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Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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
Feel The Beat, realistic figurative charcoal on paper of girls dancing - Framed
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
"Feel The Beat" is a dynamic and unique charcoal on paper. McArthur captures the movement of the female figures running in nature perfectly, and the monochromatic palette makes this ...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper

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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper

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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Jump Man, realistic figurative charcoal on paper, large size, contemporary frame
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
Patsy McArthur - "Jump Man", 2017 - Charcoal on Fabriano paper Paper: 127h x 150w cm / Framed: 175.5h x 201w cm "Jump Man" is a dynamic and unique charcoal on paper. McArthur captu...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Charcoal

Plunge Series, Study V, realistic figurative charcoal on paper, underwater diver
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
"Plunge Series, Study V," is a dynamic and unique charcoal on paper. McArthur captures the movement of an underwater diver taking a plunge perfectly, and the monochromatic palette ma...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Plunge Series, Study VI realistic figurative charcoal on paper, underwater diver
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
"Plunge Series, Study VI," is a dynamic and unique charcoal on paper. McArthur captures the movement of an underwater diver taking a plunge perfectly, and the monochromatic palette m...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Puissance, Horse Drawing, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper, white 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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper

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Brave New World, Study II, Patsy McArthur, charcoal drawing of underwater diver
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
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Conté, Charcoal, Archival Paper

The Race, Dynamic underwater swimmers, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

The Three Graces, Underwater swimmers, Charcoal and graphite on Fabriano paper
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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