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Patsy McArthur

Scottish, b. 1976

Scottish artist Patsy McArthur explores the grace and power of human movement in her naturalistic drawings and paintings. Her latest works, including small ink studies, charcoal and graphite drawings and large oil paintings, convey a palpable sense of strength and athleticism, while also evoking a transcendent quality in the depiction of the human form in various states of suspension, from leaping and soaring to flying and falling. Above all, a feeling of freedom is carried throughout. McArthur studied painting in Aberdeen in the northeast of Scotland at the Gray's School of Art, where she received an Honors BA in Fine Art. She was awarded the Royal Scottish Academy John Kinross Scholarship to study abroad in Florence. In 2001, McArthur completed her MA in European Fine Art from the Winchester School of Art in Barcelona. McArthur has lived and worked in Australia, Spain, China, Berlin and New York and is currently based in Brighton, UK. This multinational perspective is reflected in her work by her striking ability to capture the universality of human emotion.

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Artist: Patsy McArthur
Gateway, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal on Panel, white frame
Gateway, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal on Panel, white frame

Gateway, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal on Panel, white frame

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Gateway" is a beautiful and unique charcoal drawing on panel of a dynamic horse jumping in mid-air. The composition is contemporary, playing with the positive and negative space. ...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Graphite, Panel, Wood Panel

Elevate, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal on Fabriano paper, white frame
Elevate, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal on Fabriano paper, white frame

Elevate, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal on Fabriano paper, white frame

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Elevate" is a beautiful and unique charcoal drawing on paper of a dynamic horse jumping in mid-air. The composition is contemporary, playing with the positive and negative space. Th...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

Vortex - Dynamic Figurative Work, Charcoal and Conté Drawing on Watercolor Paper
Vortex - Dynamic Figurative Work, Charcoal and Conté Drawing on Watercolor Paper

Vortex - Dynamic Figurative Work, Charcoal and Conté Drawing on Watercolor Paper

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Vortex is a contemporary figurative charcoal and conté drawing on watercolour paper that explores motion, gravity, and the expressive potential of the human form. Rendered in rich mo...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Conté

Puissance, Horse Drawing, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper, white frame
Puissance, Horse Drawing, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper, white frame

Puissance, Horse Drawing, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper, white frame

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Puissance is a beautiful and unique charcoal drawing on paper of a dynamic horse. The Fabriano paper is a high quality watercolor grade set in a custom white wood frame, all archival...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting
The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting

The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"The Space Between" is a unique charcoal drawing on paper. Scottish artist Patsy McArthur captures the dynamic movement of the swimmer against an urban backdrop. This monochromatic ...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

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Performance II realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress
Performance II realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

Performance II realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Performance I & II" are thoughtful and dynamic charcoal drawings on paper by Patsy McArthur. They are monotone, black and white, and show a woman wearing a fashionable striped s...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper

"Afternoon Cala Molto", Oil on canvas of underwater swimmers, cool tones
"Afternoon Cala Molto", Oil on canvas of underwater swimmers, cool tones

"Afternoon Cala Molto", Oil on canvas of underwater swimmers, cool tones

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Afternoon Cala Molto" is a stunning oil on canvas by Patsy McArthur, showing a couple underwater swimmere surrounded by refreshing, cool turquoise green water and stunning reflectio...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Figurative Dance: Salsa Watercolor and Ink and Collage Artwork
Contemporary Figurative Dance: Salsa Watercolor and Ink and Collage Artwork

Contemporary Figurative Dance: Salsa Watercolor and Ink and Collage Artwork

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Salsa" by Patsy McArthur is a contemporary figurative watercolor and ink artwork on paper that captures movement, rhythm, and expressive gesture through bold color and simplified fo...

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2010s Abstract Patsy McArthur

Materials

Archival Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Laid Paper

Performance I, realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress
Performance I, realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

Performance I, realistic charcoal & ink monotone drawing, woman in striped dress

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Performance I & II" are thoughtful and dynamic charcoal drawings on paper by Patsy McArthur. They are monotone, black and white, and show a woman wearing a fashionable striped s...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Archival Paper, Charcoal, Ink

Bathers - Nostalgic Seaside Figurative Work, Charcoal and Pastel Drawing
Bathers - Nostalgic Seaside Figurative Work, Charcoal and Pastel Drawing

Bathers - Nostalgic Seaside Figurative Work, Charcoal and Pastel Drawing

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Bathers" by Patsy McArthur is a contemporary figurative charcoal and pastel drawing on paper that captures a quiet, atmospheric moment of human presence within water. The compositio...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pastel

Waterway, Immersive Figurative Realist Charcoal Drawing of Swimmer in Motion
Waterway, Immersive Figurative Realist Charcoal Drawing of Swimmer in Motion

Waterway, Immersive Figurative Realist Charcoal Drawing of Swimmer in Motion

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

Waterway Charcoal on paper Float framed in white behind anti-reflection museum quality glass. Artwork: 46 x 57.5 inches / 117 x 131 cm Framed size: 51.5 x 58 inches / 131 x 147 cm T...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

City Swim Dusk, realist monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting
City Swim Dusk, realist monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting

City Swim Dusk, realist monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city setting

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"City Swim, Dusk" is a unique charcoal drawing on paper. Scottish artist Patsy McArthur captures the dynamic movement of the swimmer against an urban backdrop. This monochromatic ar...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

The Intrepids, Realist charcoal drawing of three women, running flowing dresses
The Intrepids, Realist charcoal drawing of three women, running flowing dresses

The Intrepids, Realist charcoal drawing of three women, running flowing dresses

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

The Intrepids Charcoal and graphite on paper Framed in off white float frame behind anti-reflect/ UV glass Framed size: 27.5 x 47 inches / 70 x 120 cm This contemporary figurative d...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

Hula Study, energetic realistic charcoal drawing on paper, girl and hula hoop
Hula Study, energetic realistic charcoal drawing on paper, girl and hula hoop

Hula Study, energetic realistic charcoal drawing on paper, girl and hula hoop

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Hula Study" is an energetic and unique charcoal on paper by Patsy McArthur showing a female figure dancing with a hula hoop. It is created using charcoal and pastel on pale pink Mur...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pastel, Handmade Paper

Revolutions, dynamic surreal purple drawing on paper of pretty girl dancing
Revolutions, dynamic surreal purple drawing on paper of pretty girl dancing

Revolutions, dynamic surreal purple drawing on paper of pretty girl dancing

By Patsy McArthur

Located in Dallas, TX

"Revolutions" is a dynamic and unique ink and pastel drawing on paper by Patsy McArthur showing a fashionable female figure dancing. The energy and movement makes it fun and whimsica...

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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper, Ink

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