Charcoal Abstract of Geometric Forms on Paper

"SPACE FORMS", 1952 No. 3, pastel on paper with white frame (red, black, orange), by MICHAEL LOEW, (American 1907-1985), signed and dated '52 in pencil lower right

"Nude", 1969,Michael Loew,1907 - 1985, Pastel on paper, Signed and dated lower right.

Contemporary abstract painting in gouache and pencil on paper in a black rectangular frame (TOM JOHN, 2010) (12 more similar pieces: JOH6200-JOH6212)

Contemporary abstract painting in gouache and pencil on paper in a black rectangular frame (Untitled, 2010. Tom John) 12 more similar pieces: JOH6201-JOH6212.

Contemporary blue and gray cartoon of a man in the jungle crouched down firing a gun with text in the lower left corner reading "East of West"in white matting and a black rectangular...

French (late 19th century) pencil illustrations of equestrian performers on horseback in two panels titled "Double Equestrian" in a carved giltwood frame with white canvas matting. (...

Abstract charcoal sketch on paper. Created by combining different charcoal textures and strokes this sketch create a dramatic image of a nude ...

Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo creates dynamic compositions of people and places that communicate a rich commentary on the world around him. Depicting trees from personal encounters, Surdo’s latest body of work entitled “Tree Spirits” takes us on a foray into the forest, where leaves, branches and burls express something deeply personal. Applying his mastery of figurative realism to the natural world, he experiments with form and texture to uncover the intangible spirits of trees. This charcoal drawing entitled “Memory of Leaves” beautifully illustrates the branching form of a mature birch tree. Loosely drawn with informal, sketch-like linework, the tree is shown in the middle of winter, bare of leaves and white with frost. Surdo’s skillful placement of shadow illustrates the forking branches with incredible texture and effortless realism. The intricate play of light and dark is accentuated by the stark white background, a negative space that isolates the tree in space and time. Restricting the composition to only a portion of the tree trunk, Surdo accentuates the tree’s abstract form, lingering on areas of unusual shape or texture. Seeking to convey the strong emotional response elicited by his initial encounter with the tree, Surdo focuses on the tree’s sculptural form, contrasting the strong trunk...

Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...

Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...

Nice sample of this series of the well known Philippine artist Jojo Legaspi , also master of drawing in charcoal .the image Zise is 8.5 x 11.75 inches , a...

Chicago-based fine art painter Bruno A. Surdo is classically trained in drawing and oil painting in the tradition of Renaissance masters. With strong command of the human form, Surdo...