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Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Drawing Summer 1 (Abstract Black and White Still Life Flower in Vase, Charcoal)
Drawing Summer 1 (Abstract Black and White Still Life Flower in Vase, Charcoal)

Drawing Summer 1 (Abstract Black and White Still Life Flower in Vase, Charcoal)

By Jenny Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

"Drawing Summer 1", by Hudson Valley artist, Jenny Nelson, in 2025 Charcoal on Strathmore paper 30 x 22 inches, 37.75 x 30 inches framed with 8 ply window mat and light gray stain w...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Dawn Chorus No. 15
Dawn Chorus No. 15

Dawn Chorus No. 15

By Rebecca Johnson

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The dawn chorus is the outbreak of birdsong at the start of a new day. This series pays homage to the mundane moments in nature that we often take for granted. Dawn Chorus No.15 is ...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Untitled  6 - Series Final Fantasy, Minutiae Contemporary Figurative Painting
Untitled  6 - Series Final Fantasy, Minutiae Contemporary Figurative Painting

Untitled 6 - Series Final Fantasy, Minutiae Contemporary Figurative Painting

By Magdalena Peszkowska

Located in Hallein, AT

Magdalena Peszkowska born in 1980 in Gdańsk, Poland. Studied in Department of Painting at Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk (1999-2004). Diploma with special recognition in painting in 2004. The cycle of ‘Final Fantasy...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

"Allentown" Abstract cityscape, architecture, house paper collage, printmaking
"Allentown" Abstract cityscape, architecture, house paper collage, printmaking

"Allentown" Abstract cityscape, architecture, house paper collage, printmaking

By Miriam Singer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Allentown" is original artwork made from pencil, marker, watercolor, linocut collage on paper by Miriam Singer. This piece is shipped with the pictured white frame...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Permanent Marker, Pencil, Linocut

Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Flowers

Japanese Contemporary Art by Minako Asakura - Flowers

By Minako Asakura

Located in Paris, IDF

Acrylic & watercolor on paper mounted on wood panel Minako Asakura is a Japanese artist born in 1973 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan. As graphic designer & art direct...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Panel

Lull (Tonalist Style Landscape Drawing of Country Forest by Sue Bryan)
Lull (Tonalist Style Landscape Drawing of Country Forest by Sue Bryan)

Lull (Tonalist Style Landscape Drawing of Country Forest by Sue Bryan)

By Sue Bryan

Located in Hudson, NY

Romantic, tonalist style landscape drawing by Sue Bryan charcoal and acrylic on book pages on wood 8 x 10 inches Hangs flush to the wall, with nail notch on back Signed verso Clean, ...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic

"Jade", Figurative, Portrait, Acrylic, Chalk Pastel, Wax Pastel
"Jade", Figurative, Portrait, Acrylic, Chalk Pastel, Wax Pastel

"Jade", Figurative, Portrait, Acrylic, Chalk Pastel, Wax Pastel

By Chambers Austelle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This figurative portrait drawing titled "Jade" is an original artwork by Chambers Austelle made of acrylic, chalk pastel, wax pastel. This piece measures 12"h x 12"w. Chambers Austelle is a contemporary figurative painter and educator living and working in Charleston, SC. Austelle is best known for her compositions of vivid color and female subjects. The isolated environments challenge the viewer to question the way beauty and women are perceived in our culture. Austelle’s work has been exhibited nationally and exists in many private collections. She was awarded Best in Show at The City Gallery for “Piccolo Spoleto’s 2016 Juried Exhibition”, as well as Charlie Magazine’s “50 Most Progressive”. Most recently, she was the 2018 recipient of St. Thomas’ Artist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Acrylic

Quicksilver - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus
Quicksilver - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus

Quicksilver - Gyotaku Style Sumi Ink Painting of an Octopus

By Jeff Conroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A small octopus is inked in the Japanese style of Gyo-Taku print making. Using sumi ink to "print" the octopus, the artist then embellishes it with colored p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil

"Framed" Man Taking Photo of Statue in Miniature Painting
"Framed" Man Taking Photo of Statue in Miniature Painting

"Framed" Man Taking Photo of Statue in Miniature Painting

By Tom Haugomat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Framed" is an original painting by Tom Haugomat, made as part of his traveling artist residency with The Jaunt. Traveling from France to Philadelphia, Haugomat was inspired by his n...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

"Frozen Lake" Abstracted Landscape
"Frozen Lake" Abstracted Landscape

"Frozen Lake" Abstracted Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Evocative abstract landscape by Martin Kallman (American, 1925-1992). This piece has large sections of light and shadow that overlap each other, as if c...

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1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon, Ink, Monotype

Different But Not Less
Different But Not Less

Different But Not Less

By Stephen Namara

Located in Burlingame, CA

Stephen Namara's work is a testament to technical mastery and emotional depth. His artistic execution showcases a level of skill that is both rare and commanding. His ability to rend...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Archival Paper, Crayon

Original Nude Female Figure Drawing - Mixed Media Paper Artwork by Polish Artist
Original Nude Female Figure Drawing - Mixed Media Paper Artwork by Polish Artist

Original Nude Female Figure Drawing - Mixed Media Paper Artwork by Polish Artist

By Michał Bajsarowicz

Located in Warsaw, PL

Original Nude Female Figure Drawing - Mixed Media Paper Artwork by Polish Artist Contemporary acrylic on mixed technique painting on paper depicting a nude by Polish artist Michal B...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil

Summertime Large Drawing Pencil Ultramarine Tempera on Paper 39x27in in Florida
Summertime Large Drawing Pencil Ultramarine Tempera on Paper 39x27in in Florida

Summertime Large Drawing Pencil Ultramarine Tempera on Paper 39x27in in Florida

By Paula Craioveanu

Located in Forest Hills, NY

"Summertime", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ch...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Tempera

Traces – Contemporary Abstract Black Artwork on Paper by Marilina Marchica
Traces – Contemporary Abstract Black Artwork on Paper by Marilina Marchica

Traces – Contemporary Abstract Black Artwork on Paper by Marilina Marchica

By Marilina Marchica

Located in Agrigento, AG

Traces (2023) is a large-scale original work on paper (75x110 cm) by Italian artist Marilina Marchica, created with pure mineral oxides on 300 gr Canson paper. The deep, atmospheric ...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Story of a sheep - 21st Century Contemporary Charcoal Drawing of a sheep
Story of a sheep - 21st Century Contemporary Charcoal Drawing of a sheep

Story of a sheep - 21st Century Contemporary Charcoal Drawing of a sheep

By Rosanna Gaddoni

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Rosanna Gaddoni (Italian artist) Story of a sheep 65 x 50 cm ( framed in wood frame with museum glass) Measurement with included frame: 76 x 60 x 3 cm Charcoal on Paper The Italian ...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

Emily Mason - Heart monotype signed & inscribed in artists frame, Wolf Kahn wife
Emily Mason - Heart monotype signed & inscribed in artists frame, Wolf Kahn wife

Emily Mason - Heart monotype signed & inscribed in artists frame, Wolf Kahn wife

By Emily Mason

Located in New York, NY

Emily Mason Untitled (For Douglas), 1990 Carborundum etching and monotype on paper Pencil signed, dated and inscribed "For Douglas" Vintage wood frame included This work was created ...

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1990s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Mixed Media, Etching, Monotype

ENTANGLED No 2 original large blue love couple by Paula Craioveanu 39x27in
ENTANGLED No 2 original large blue love couple by Paula Craioveanu 39x27in

ENTANGLED No 2 original large blue love couple by Paula Craioveanu 39x27in

By Paula Craioveanu

Located in Forest Hills, NY

"Entangled No 2", large scale drawing pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Couple in love, part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube, from E...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Tempera, Archival Paper, Pencil

Howdy! (Pink Stars) - Original Collage Red Floral Whimsical Still Life Artwork
Howdy! (Pink Stars) - Original Collage Red Floral Whimsical Still Life Artwork

Howdy! (Pink Stars) - Original Collage Red Floral Whimsical Still Life Artwork

By Maria C. Bernhardsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

Underworld
Underworld

Underworld

By Paula Valenzuela

Located in San Francisco, CA

Paula Valenzuela Underworld, 2025 Alcohol ink and watercolor ink on Yupo paper 14 x 11 inches This one-of-a-kind work on paper comes unframed. External, visible frame and glass in s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Journey to Bolivia Drawing on Paper, Colored Pencils and Ink, 15x20 cm
Journey to Bolivia Drawing on Paper, Colored Pencils and Ink, 15x20 cm

Journey to Bolivia Drawing on Paper, Colored Pencils and Ink, 15x20 cm

Located in Bogotá, Bogotá

Drawing on paper with colored pencils and ink on a layer of dyes extracted from plants. Created before taking a flight in Bolivia, infused with the magic of the Andes. Shipped unfram...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Color Pencil

Untitled 24 -  Series 2019, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Textile Lightness
Untitled 24 -  Series 2019, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Textile Lightness

Untitled 24 - Series 2019, Contemporary Abstract Painting, Textile Lightness

By Tomasz Prymon

Located in Hallein, AT

About Prymon’s Exhibition Dopaminum and his paintings: ”Dopaminum” - Tomasz Prymon Dopamine – colloquially referred to as the hormone of love and happiness. Why is this organic che...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Marella Agnelli in Marrakesh
Marella Agnelli in Marrakesh

Marella Agnelli in Marrakesh

By Manuel Santelices

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

"Inner Vibration #2", Drawing Meditation on Music and Color in Oil Pastel
"Inner Vibration #2", Drawing Meditation on Music and Color in Oil Pastel

"Inner Vibration #2", Drawing Meditation on Music and Color in Oil Pastel

By Roche Cruchon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Inner Vibration #1" is an original piece by Roche Cruchon made from pastel on paper. This piece measures 22”h x 18”w framed and is signed en recto. Tendrils is a recent exploration...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel

Home V  - Woman With A Dog - Modern Figurative Nature and Landscape Drawing
Home V  - Woman With A Dog - Modern Figurative Nature and Landscape Drawing

Home V - Woman With A Dog - Modern Figurative Nature and Landscape Drawing

By Hanna Banaszczyk

Located in Hallein, AT

The artwork is in simple white frames behind plexi. The full signature is on the back of the drawing, on the front is a dated monogram. Hanna Banaszczyk is a graduate of the Facul...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pencil

Chameleon Bear Flamingo

Chameleon Bear Flamingo

By Adonna Khare

Located in Bozeman, MT

Adonna Khare is an American master carbon-pencil artist. Her style has been compared to the photo-realistic illustrations of Audubon, but the surreal worlds and strange inhabitants s...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Carbon Pencil

"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #2" wall hanging ink and Tyvek assemblage
"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #2" wall hanging ink and Tyvek assemblage

"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #2" wall hanging ink and Tyvek assemblage

By Yoonmi Nam

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Delivered and Discarded (positives) #2" is an original wall-hanging piece by Yoonmi Nam. This piece is made from the flattening out packing boxes that the artist traces to depict t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Found Objects, Sumi Ink, Synthetic Paper

Ghost Ranch Encantado: 8 Watercolor Landscapes of the 21st Century

Ghost Ranch Encantado: 8 Watercolor Landscapes of the 21st Century

By Elaine Holien

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Ghost Ranch Encantado 22 x 22" image size watercolor, unframed. Shrink-wrapped on poster board. I document the essence of the landscape everyday. I am interested in those untouched...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Na und? Dog. Dachshund. Animals. Dogs. Small. Black.
Na und? Dog. Dachshund. Animals. Dogs. Small. Black.

Na und? Dog. Dachshund. Animals. Dogs. Small. Black.

By Marina Skepner

Located in Oslo, NO

This small but elegant work is a black-and-white portrait of a dog. It is painted using the signature technique of oil on photographic paper (reverse side). Thick, plasticized photog...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Oil

Kiki Smith - Monoprint, Ink and colored pencil on hand made paper Signed Framed
Kiki Smith - Monoprint, Ink and colored pencil on hand made paper Signed Framed

Kiki Smith - Monoprint, Ink and colored pencil on hand made paper Signed Framed

By Kiki Smith

Located in New York, NY

Kiki Smith Empathy, 2020 Ink and colored pencil on Twin Rocker hand made paper with deckled edges Pencil signed and dated by Kiki Smith on the front Monoprint - unique variant Frame...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Handmade Paper, Color Pencil

Pity June 4th. Nude watercolor on paper
Pity June 4th. Nude watercolor on paper

Pity June 4th. Nude watercolor on paper

By Celso José Castro Daza

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Throughout his artistic career, Castro has exalted the figure and genitality of the Latin American man, putting into tension the limits imposed by the sex/gender system that are part of an unquestionable patriarchal and phallocentric order. The majority of those portrayed are inhabitants of the Colombian coast, also constructing alternative ways of conceiving Latin American identity. By breaking taboos about corporality and male sexuality, his work has been censored on numerous occasions due to public accusations of immorality and pornography. Celso Castro’s work is a bare-bulb erotic photo...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Watercolor, Paper, Ink

In the Afternoon Sun - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse
In the Afternoon Sun - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse

In the Afternoon Sun - original female nude by Paula Craioveanu inspired Matisse

By Paula Craioveanu

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Nude in the Afternoon Sun, pencil and tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube. This particular piece is in my studio in Bucharest, Romania. Other works are in my other studios in New York and Florida. Please check location for each piece. I ship anywhere in the world, using DHL from Europe to the United States, and EMS from Europe to the rest of the world. In mat and framed as they were in the February exhibition, for display purposes. "In the Afternoon Sun" is an evocative and skillful piece that captures the interplay between light, shadow, and the human form with remarkable sensitivity. The artist’s use of ultramarine tempera on ochre paper transforms a simple moment—sunlight filtering through a window—into an artwork filled with vitality, sensuality, and rhythm. The subject's upward-reaching gesture, with one arm stretched behind her head, creates an elegant, sinuous line that imbues the piece with energy and a sense of motion. Her relaxed expression contrasts with the dynamism of her pose, creating a balance between activity and repose. The figure’s directness, combined with the slight tilt of her head and the open nature of the pose, draws the viewer in, making her seem both vulnerable and self-assured. The intimacy of the moment is heightened by the interplay of light and shadow. The striped patterns of light and shadow play a leading role, emphasizing the contours and textures of the body. These light effects are not only realistic but also deeply expressive, almost creating an abstract overlay that adds rhythm to the composition. The stripes of sunlight create a sense of dimensionality, as if the viewer is peering into a real scene. The interplay of warm ochre and vibrant ultramarine enhances this layered effect, making the shadows feel alive. The artist’s loose, fluid lines lend the piece a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, suggesting that this is a fleeting, captured moment. The gestural strokes used to delineate the figure and the shadows allow the piece to feel natural and unrestrained. The figure is the undeniable focal point, with the bold ultramarine providing sharp contrast against the warm ochre. The background elements, though faintly suggested, remain unobtrusive, allowing the shadows on the body to take center stage. The work’s focus on sunlight playing across the nude figure evokes a sense of warmth, intimacy, and sensuality. There is a tactile quality to the shadows, as if the viewer can feel the heat of the afternoon sun. The relaxed pose, combined with the tranquil mood of the sunlight, suggests a private moment of reflection or contentment. The piece feels deeply personal yet universally relatable. The emphasis on light and its interaction with the human form recalls the Impressionist movement, particularly the works of artists like Degas and Renoir. However, the gestural modernity of the brushwork gives this piece a contemporary flair. Throughout art history, the relationship between light and the human body has fascinated artists, from Caravaggio's dramatic chiaroscuro to Matisse’s lyrical nudes. This piece situates itself within that rich tradition while bringing a fresh and immediate perspective. "In the Afternoon Sun" is a masterful exploration of the interaction between light, shadow, and the human form, capturing both the physical and emotional warmth of a sunlit afternoon. The artist's ability to balance naturalistic detail with expressive abstraction makes this piece both visually stunning and deeply resonant. It’s a celebration of the human figure in its purest, most natural state—bathed in sunlight and alive with the rhythms of nature. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Tempera

Original Set-Breakfast with Cat:Rest, Play, Repeat-Brit Awarded Artist-drawings
Original Set-Breakfast with Cat:Rest, Play, Repeat-Brit Awarded Artist-drawings

Original Set-Breakfast with Cat:Rest, Play, Repeat-Brit Awarded Artist-drawings

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely with our artists to take this positive and proactive step—helping collectors across the pond continue building their collections with confidence. Shizico Yi is known for her expressive and distinctive artistic style, particularly evident in her mesmerizing ink drawings. Rather than relying on photographs, Shizico paints life as the moments unfold, capturing consecutive mornings spent with her cherished cat, Sonny in a series of paintings and postcard projects. Created plein air and in situ, these scenes unfold over consecutive mornings, with Shizico's cherished cat as the captivating focal point. Set against the backdrop their garden plants, the artwork elevates daily routines into moments of awe and tranquil reflection. Offering a portal into the serene beauty of everyday life; the interplay the comforting presence of a feline companion and the natural surroundings create a captivating narrative that elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary. This Breakfast with Cat...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Sumi Ink, Archival Paper, Charcoal

Hideout

Hideout

By Lita Kenyon

Located in Columbia, MO

Lita Kenyon was born in Marinette, Wisconsin. She attended Columbia College for her BFA, and earned her MA from Northern Illinois University 1982. She’s been featured in Empty Mirror...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

"Eonian", Circular Landscape with Waterfall and Mountain Pass
"Eonian", Circular Landscape with Waterfall and Mountain Pass

"Eonian", Circular Landscape with Waterfall and Mountain Pass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Eonian" is an original artwork by Amory Abbott and is made of charcoal on paper, and measures 24" in diameter. It is signed en verso by the artist. Amory Abbott, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

"After the Rain" City Buildings with Cloudy Sky-scape in Acrylic on Paper
"After the Rain" City Buildings with Cloudy Sky-scape in Acrylic on Paper

"After the Rain" City Buildings with Cloudy Sky-scape in Acrylic on Paper

By Tom Haugomat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"After the Rain" is an original painting by Tom Haugomat, made as part of his traveling artist residency with The Jaunt. Traveling from France to Philadelphia, Haugomat was inspired ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic

Untitled 604 - Light Blue Hunter Green Indigo Abstract Pattern Landscape, 2021
Untitled 604 - Light Blue Hunter Green Indigo Abstract Pattern Landscape, 2021

Untitled 604 - Light Blue Hunter Green Indigo Abstract Pattern Landscape, 2021

By Gabe Brown

Located in Kent, CT

Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes in indigo, light blue and dark hunter green and delicate lines in bright colors complement a teal grayish blue background in this contemp...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Jeff Koons - Flowers and sun drawing in monograph, unique, signed Pop landscape
Jeff Koons - Flowers and sun drawing in monograph, unique, signed Pop landscape

Jeff Koons - Flowers and sun drawing in monograph, unique, signed Pop landscape

By Jeff Koons

Located in New York, NY

Jeff Koons (Untitled) Flowers and Sun, 2009 Original (unique) drawing done in silver marker on endpaper Boldly signed and dated in silver marker undern...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Permanent Marker, Board, Mixed Media, Offset

Watercolor figurative painting of a woman on paper "A place inside of me"
Watercolor figurative painting of a woman on paper "A place inside of me"

Watercolor figurative painting of a woman on paper "A place inside of me"

By Natalya Mougenot

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

This vibrant artwork, "A Place Inside of Me", showcases a bold and abstract representation of the woman’s body, employing a striking palette of vivid colors and dynamic brushwork. Th...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Original self-portrait drawing (hand signed and inscribed)
Original self-portrait drawing (hand signed and inscribed)

Original self-portrait drawing (hand signed and inscribed)

By Marina Abramovic

Located in New York, NY

Marina Abramovic Original self-portrait drawing (hand signed and inscribed), 2014 Ink drawing held inside hardback monograph, done at the artist's Serpentine Gallery exhibition, han...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Lithograph, Offset

Haitian Village
Haitian Village

Haitian Village

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Haitian Village" 1996 is a watercolor on paper by noted Haitian artist Martino Dorce, b.1943. It is signed and dated at the lower right cor...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Untitled 600 - Teal Blue Olive Green Indigo Abstract Pattern Landscape, 2021
Untitled 600 - Teal Blue Olive Green Indigo Abstract Pattern Landscape, 2021

Untitled 600 - Teal Blue Olive Green Indigo Abstract Pattern Landscape, 2021

By Gabe Brown

Located in Kent, CT

Carefully ordered patterns, geometric shapes and delicate lines in indigo, bright blue and olive green complement a teal grayish blue background in this contemporary abstract paintin...

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Dries Van Noten’s table. From the Interiors series
Dries Van Noten’s table. From the Interiors series

Dries Van Noten’s table. From the Interiors series

By Manuel Santelices

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A new series inspired by architecture, décor and stylish personalities of the world of interior design. The worlds of fashion, society and pop culture are captured in the illustrati...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache, Watercolor

New York City #10 Original Signed Work Japanese Paper Color Pastel Charcoal Ink
New York City #10 Original Signed Work Japanese Paper Color Pastel Charcoal Ink

New York City #10 Original Signed Work Japanese Paper Color Pastel Charcoal Ink

By Bernardo Navarro Tomas

Located in Miami, FL

Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'New York City #10', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-310 Hand-signed by author

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2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Pastel

Pop Flower 44B - Golden Orange Navy Geometric Flower Contemporary Mandala, 2021
Pop Flower 44B - Golden Orange Navy Geometric Flower Contemporary Mandala, 2021

Pop Flower 44B - Golden Orange Navy Geometric Flower Contemporary Mandala, 2021

By Mary Judge

Located in Kent, CT

This contemporary geometric abstract drawing has a beautiful, soft mottled texture created with Judge's unique powered pigment technique. Pop Flower 44B is a predominately light gold...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Pigment

Korean Contemporary Art by Kim Soo Young - Queen 26-04-01

Korean Contemporary Art by Kim Soo Young - Queen 26-04-01

By Kim Soo Young

Located in Paris, IDF

Mixed media on paper Kim Soo Young is a Korean artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. Through over two decades of deep immersion in French artistic tradition...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Korean Contemporary Art by Kim Soo Young - Queen 26-03-02

Korean Contemporary Art by Kim Soo Young - Queen 26-03-02

By Kim Soo Young

Located in Paris, IDF

Mixed media on Hanji Korean traditional paper Kim Soo Young is a Korean artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. Through over two decades of deep immersion in ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

"Ecstasy of the Sun" 2025
"Ecstasy of the Sun" 2025

"Ecstasy of the Sun" 2025

By Marilla Palmer

Located in New York, NY

Marilla Palmer Ecstasy of the Sun, 2025 watercolor, gold leaf, embroidery, millinery foliage, pressed flowers, Durabright prints on Arches paper 29.5 x 41 in. (pal256) Marilla Palm...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Planting Utopia Celestial Garden - Cyanotype Painting Flowers Blue, 2024
Planting Utopia Celestial Garden - Cyanotype Painting Flowers Blue, 2024

Planting Utopia Celestial Garden - Cyanotype Painting Flowers Blue, 2024

By Julia Whitney Barnes

Located in Kent, CT

In this contemporary botanical painting in watercolor, gouache, and cyanotype on Arches watercolor paper, meticulously detailed medicinal flowers and plants surround a sun shape in t...

Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Contemporary drawings and watercolor paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add drawings and watercolor paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Leo Guida, Reginald K. Gee, David Barnett, and Luis Miguel Valdes . Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Contemporary drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 0.79 inches across are also available. Prices for drawings and watercolor paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $60 and tops out at $295,000, while the average work sells for $1,201.