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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
Cadence, Realist charcoal drawing of women hair running, graphic and patterned
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
Cadence Charcoal on paper Artwork size: 24 x 46.5 inches / 60 x 118 cm Framed size: 27.5 × 52 inches / 70 × 132 cm Float framed in white behind anti-reflect art glass. This contempo...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Waterway, Immersive Figurative Realist Charcoal Drawing of Swimmer in Motion
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
Waterway Charcoal on paper Float framed in white behind anti-reflection museum quality glass. Artwork: 46 x 57.5 inches / 117 x 131 cm Framed size: 51.5 x 58 inches / 131 x 147 cm T...
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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
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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel, Archival Paper, Ink

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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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The Intrepids, Realist charcoal drawing of three women, running flowing dresses
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
The Intrepids Charcoal and graphite on paper Framed in off white float frame behind anti-reflect/ UV glass Framed size: 27.5 x 47 inches / 70 x 120 cm This contemporary figurative d...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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The Magic Cove, Realist charcoal drawing of underwater swimmers and reflections
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
The Magic Cove Charcoal on paper Artwork: 30 x 40 inches / 76 x 102 cm Unframed Can be framed at an extra cost. This contemporary figurative charcoal drawing depicts swimmers suspen...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Charcoal

Shape Shifters, Charcoal drawing of dancing couple, groovy disco festive feeling
By Patsy McArthur
Located in Dallas, TX
Shape Shifters Charcoal on Fabriano paper 37 × 36 inches 94 × 92 cm Patsy McArthur’s Shape Shifters is a powerful and dynamic charcoal drawing that captures the human figure at the...
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Archival Paper, Graphite

The Space Between, monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city 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 ...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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City Swim Dusk, realist monochrome charcoal drawing of swimmer in city 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 ar...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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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 s...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Ink, 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 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 s...
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2010s Realist Patsy McArthur Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Charcoal, Ink

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