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Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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
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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Archival Paper, Ink

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite, Charcoal, Archival Paper

The Great Escape by Patsy McArthur - unique charcoal on paper - white box frame
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful and unique charcoal on paper drawing. The Fabriano paper is a high quality watercolour grade set in a custom white wood frame, all archival materials. Scottish ...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in urban 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 a...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Charcoal

City Swim Dusk, realist monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in urban 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 art...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Charcoal

Trailblazer by Patsy McArthur, charcoal drawing, underwater diver and bubbles
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
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 ...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Gravity and Levity 1, Patsy McArthur, charcoal drawing, underwater diver, bubble
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
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 ...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Pastel, Handmade Paper

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 skirt...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper

Feel The Beat, realistic figurative drawing of party girls dancing, high energy
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
"Feel the Beat" is a dynamic artwork features three figures caught in a moment of rhythmic movement, exuding an ethereal energy. Each figure is rendered in a monochromatic palette, e...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

Eclipse, Jumping Horse Drawing, Charcoal, gesso and acrylic on circular board
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful and unique charcoal, acrylic and gesso on circular wood panel. The painting perfectly captures the movement of the horse and the monochromatic palette makes this ...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gesso, Charcoal, Acrylic

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 skirt...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Charcoal, Ink

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Momentum, dynamic realistic Horse drawing, charcoal on paper - white box frame
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Momentum is a dynamic and unique charcoal on paper, framed on a beautiful custom white box frame - all archival materials. The painting perfectly captures the movement of the horse and the monochromatic palette makes this a stunning contemporary painting. The horse has a sleek dark grey coat. 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. The artist studied painting in Aberdeen in the northeast of Scotland at the Gray's School of Art, where she received an Honors B.A. in Fine Art. She was awarded the Royal Scottish Academy John Kinross Scholarship to study abroad in Florence. In 2001, McArthur completed her M.A. in European Fine Art...
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Hocus Pocus, realistic spotted horse flying, dynamic charcoal drawing, framed
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