Patsy McArthur
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.
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pastel, Handmade Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Gesso, Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Gesso, Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Gesso, Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Gesso, Charcoal, Acrylic
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper
Mid-20th Century Post-War Patsy McArthur
Cardboard, Charcoal, Pastel
19th Century Realist Patsy McArthur
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Patsy McArthur
Paper, Conté, Charcoal
1990s Contemporary Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Patsy McArthur
Canvas, Oil
1880s Realist Patsy McArthur
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Realist Patsy McArthur
Paper, Ink, Gouache, Pen, Graphite
1970s Realist Patsy McArthur
Canvas, Oil
1970s Realist Patsy McArthur
Foil
Mid-20th Century Realist Patsy McArthur
Gouache, Pen, Graphite, Paper, Ink
Late 20th Century Realist Patsy McArthur
Conté, Charcoal
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Pastel, Archival Paper, Handmade Paper
Patsy McArthurStar Study, realistic purple pastel gesture drawing on paper of cool man dancing, 2021
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Archival Paper, Charcoal
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Gesso, Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite
2010s Realist Patsy McArthur
Gesso, Charcoal, Acrylic