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Contemporary abstract drawings are a vibrant and expressive form of original artwork. These pieces are made using a variety of supports, including paper, canvas, and even walls. The materials used also vary widely, from traditional pencils and inks to more experimental materials such as spray paint and markers. What makes contemporary abstract drawings unique is their emphasis on the emotional and expressive qualities of marks and color. Rather than representing the world around us, these works invite us to explore the inner landscapes of the artist’s mind. As we engage with these pieces, we are invited to let go of our expectations and allow ourselves to be moved by the raw power of color and form.

Drawing,  11.7x8.3 in
"Âme sœur" Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in
©2022 Christelle Frobert

Origins and History

Contemporary abstract drawings have a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century. Artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich were pioneers of abstract art, creating works that broke away from the traditional representational style. The mid-20th century saw the emergence of abstract expressionism, a movement that emphasized the artist’s emotional and physical involvement in the creation of the artwork.

Drawing,  16.5x23.5 in
The Home of The Window and The Airport Drawing, 16.5x23.5 in
©2019 David Boyd

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary abstract drawings have undergone a significant evolution in recent years, with artists experimenting with new techniques and materials to create innovative works that challenge the traditional boundaries of art. These drawings are important in the contemporary art market because they offer a fresh perspective on the genre, pushing the boundaries of what we expect from abstract art.

Drawing,  12x12 in
Lady in hat/ Sanna Drawing, 12x12 in
©2021 Armen Ghazayran (Nem)

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary abstract drawing artists are admired for their ability to create complex and intriguing works that are both visually stunning and intellectually stimulating. Among the most renowned artists in this field are:

  1. Julie Mehretu: This Ethiopian-American artist is known for creating large-scale, layered abstract drawings that explore themes of globalization, power, and identity. Her works often feature dynamic lines and shapes that seem to swirl and collide, creating a sense of movement and energy.

  2. Cy Twombly: Twombly’s abstract drawings are characterized by their loose, gestural lines and scribbles, which he often layers and collages with other materials such as paint and wax. His works are known for their emotional intensity and poetic quality.

  3. Tomma Abts: Abts creates intricate abstract drawings that combine geometric shapes and bold colors in unexpected ways. Her works have a hypnotic quality that draws the viewer in, inviting them to explore the complex interplay of forms and colors.

  4. Christopher Wool: Wool’s abstract drawings often feature bold black and white patterns that are both graphic and gestural. His works explore the tension between order and chaos, and the ways in which language and communication can break down.

  5. Agnes Martin: Martin’s abstract drawings are characterized by their delicate, grid-like structures and subtle use of color. Her works are meditative and contemplative, inviting the viewer to slow down and reflect on the beauty of simplicity.

Whether exploring themes of globalization, power, and identity, or delving into the tension between order and chaos, these contemporary abstract drawing artists continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in this exciting and dynamic field.

Drawing,  19.7x15.8 in
24 février Drawing, 19.7x15.8 in
©2021 Chantal Nicolet

Notable contemporary Abstract Drawings

Contemporary abstract drawings are diverse and captivating works of art that convey a wide range of emotions and ideas. Here are some well-known examples:

  • "No. 61 (Rust and Blue)" by Mark Rothko (1953) This large-scale painting features Rothko’s signature style of layered, luminous rectangles of color. The rust and blue tones evoke a sense of warmth and depth, while the blurred edges suggest a sense of movement and ambiguity.

  • "White Center" by Jackson Pollock (1950) This iconic drip painting is a prime example of Pollock’s technique of pouring, dripping, and splattering paint onto the canvas. The white center of the painting is surrounded by a flurry of black, gray, and silver marks, creating a dynamic sense of energy and chaos.

  • "Number 17A" by Franz Kline (1952) This black-and-white painting features bold, sweeping brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and depth. The stark contrast of the black against the white background creates a striking visual impact.

  • "Autumn Rhythm (Number 30)" by Jackson Pollock (1950) This painting is another classic example of Pollock’s drip technique, but with a more subdued color palette of brown, beige, and white. The complex web of lines and drips creates a sense of rhythm and flow, evoking the feeling of a musical composition.

  • "Blue Poles" by Jackson Pollock (1952) This painting features a series of long, thin poles painted in shades of blue and green, surrounded by a flurry of drips and splatters. The poles create a sense of verticality and order amidst the chaos of the rest of the painting.

These contemporary abstract drawings showcase the power of color, form, and gesture to convey a wide range of emotions and ideas. Whether through Rothko’s luminous rectangles, Pollock’s chaotic drips, or Kline’s bold brushstrokes, these Artworks capture the imagination and invite the viewer to explore the depths of abstraction.

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Drawing titled ""Âme sœur"" by Christelle Frobert, Original Artwork, Ink
"Âme sœur" - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2022 by Christelle Frobert - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color

Christelle Frobert

""Âme sœur""

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

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Drawing titled "24 février" by Chantal Nicolet, Original Artwork, Collages
24 février - Drawing, 19.7x15.8 in ©2021 by Chantal Nicolet - Abstract, abstract-570

Chantal Nicolet

"24 février"

Collages on Glass | 19.7x15.8 in

$2,460.96
Drawing titled "Transparent" by Christina Diamond, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Transparent - Drawing, 15x11.4 in ©2020 by Christina Diamond - Abstract, abstract-570, Women Portraits, red, lips, woman, beauty, original art

Christina Diamond

"Transparent"

Charcoal on Paper | 15x11.4 in

$727
Prints available
Drawing titled "univers néolithique" by Catherine Hoehlinger, Original Artwork, Acrylic
univers néolithique - Drawing, 31.5x19.7 in ©2023 by Catherine Hoehlinger - Abstract, abstract-570, Colorful, néolithique, univers

Catherine Hoehlinger

"univers néolithique"

Acrylic on Paper | 31.5x19.7 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "untitled" by Tom Mchale, Original Artwork, Ink
untitled - Drawing, 36x28 in ©2014 by Tom Mchale - Abstract, abstract-570

Tom Mchale

"untitled"

Ink on Paper | 36x28 in

$3,627.31
Prints available
Drawing titled "Iguazu suite 009" by Philippe Alliet, Original Artwork, Oil
Iguazu suite 009 - Drawing, 23.6x31.5 in ©2019 by Philippe Alliet - Abstract, abstract-570, Philippe Alliet, PHILIPPE ALLIET, Alliet, ALLIET, Alliet Philippe, ALLIET PHILIPPE, Oil painting, Iguazu, IGUAZU, Iguaçu, Cataracts

Philippe Alliet

"Iguazu suite 009"

Oil on Canvas | 23.6x31.5 in

$874.76
Prints available
Drawing titled "the-boock-of-love-p…" by Enrique Etievan, Original Artwork, Graphite
the-boock-of-love-project-sabine-150x70cm-2018.jpg - Drawing, 27.6x59.1 in ©2018 by Enrique Etievan - Abstract, abstract-570

Enrique Etievan

"the-boock-of-love-project-sabine-150x70cm-2018.jpg"

Graphite on Paper | 27.6x59.1 in

$1,731.99
Drawing titled "Eclosion de la lumi…" by Pia Chang, Original Artwork, Ballpoint pen
Eclosion de la lumière - Drawing, 19.7x39.4 in ©2016 by Pia Chang - Abstract, abstract-570

Pia Chang

"Eclosion de la lumière"

Ballpoint pen on Paper | 19.7x39.4 in

$1,885.45
Drawing titled "pencil rain" by Helga Stuber, Original Artwork, Pencil Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
pencil rain - Drawing, 4.7x4.7 in ©2014 by Helga Stuber - Abstract, abstract-570, Nature

Helga Stuber

"pencil rain"

Pencil on Linen Canvas | 4.7x4.7 in

On Request
Drawing titled ""MA PRIERE" (My pra…" by Danygil, Original Artwork, Charcoal
"MA PRIERE" (My prayer) - Drawing, 11.1x8.3 in ©2017 by Danygil - Abstract, abstract-570, femmes, religion, Maghreb, Moyen-Orient, visages, noir&blanc, portraits, spiritualité, lumière, Europe, International

Danygil

""MA PRIERE" (My prayer)"

Charcoal on Paper | 11.1x8.3 in

$354.07
Drawing titled "invocation" by Sylvain Puech, Original Artwork, Other
invocation - Drawing ©2014 by Sylvain Puech - Abstract, abstract-570, Africa, afrique, religion, spiritualite, illsutration, transe, enfant, portrait, surréalisme

Sylvain Puech

"invocation"

Drawing on Paper

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "In the folds of the…" by Alfred Freddy Krupa, Original Artwork, Ink
In the folds of the past: - Drawing, 19.7x27.6 in ©2024 by Alfred Freddy Krupa - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract

Alfred Freddy Krupa

"In the folds of the past:"

Ink on Paper | 19.7x27.6 in

$2,500
Drawing titled "The Home of The Win…" by David Boyd, Original Artwork, Pencil
The Home of The Window and The Airport - Drawing, 16.5x23.5 in ©2019 by David Boyd - Abstract, abstract-570, Architecture, Architectural drawing, Axonometric, Hand drawing, Pencil drawing, Minimalist, Surrealist, Geometric, Complex, Contemporary, Monochrome, Dadaist, Line Drawing

David Boyd

"The Home of The Window and The Airport"

Pencil on Paper | 16.5x23.5 in

Not For Sale Prints from $29.89
Drawing titled "One of my days" by Bel Mur, Original Artwork, Ink
One of my days - Drawing, 11.8x16.5 in ©2019 by Bel Mur - Abstract, abstract-570, Everyday Life, fineart, tinta, contemporaryart, mujeres, vida

Bel Mur

"One of my days"

Ink on Paper | 11.8x16.5 in

$476.84
Prints available
Drawing titled "Paramécie 1" by Michèle Caranove, Original Artwork, Ink
Paramécie 1 - Drawing, 13.8x9.8 in ©2019 by Michèle Caranove - Abstract, abstract-570, Nature, paramécie, plume, encre, Caranove

Michèle Caranove

"Paramécie 1"

Ink on Paper | 13.8x9.8 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Lost connection" by Anna Reshetnikova, Original Artwork, Marker
Lost connection - Drawing, 16.5x11.7 in ©2021 by Anna Reshetnikova - Abstract, abstract-570, Portrait, surrealism, abstraction, face

Anna Reshetnikova

"Lost connection"

Marker on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

$202.8
Drawing titled "Rainy people " by Alexandra Djokic, Original Artwork, Ink
Rainy people - Drawing, 19.7x13.8 in ©2020 by Alexandra Djokic - Abstract, abstract-570, people, umbrellas, under umbrella, abstract art, modern art, people on the street, down the street, people under umbrella, mixed media on paper

Alexandra Djokic

"Rainy people "

Ink on Paper | 19.7x13.8 in

$156.76
Prints available
Drawing titled ""Kochab"" by Henri Ibara, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Glass
"Kochab" - Drawing, 16.5x19.7 in ©2019 by Henri Ibara - Abstract, abstract-570, cosmos, étoiles, henri ibara

Henri Ibara

""Kochab""

Ink on Paper | 16.5x19.7 in

On Request
Drawing titled "Souvenirs" by Anna Shpotina Peccoud, Original Artwork, Conté
Souvenirs - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2018 by Anna Shpotina Peccoud - Abstract, abstract-570, femme portrait, sépia

Anna Shpotina Peccoud

"Souvenirs"

Conté on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$1,041.38
Drawing titled "NOUS SOMMES LIBRES…" by Salvador  Moreno, Original Artwork, Marker
NOUS SOMMES LIBRES AVEC LE "MOI" SPIRITUEL - Drawing, 11.8x15.8 in ©2016 by Salvador Moreno - Abstract, abstract-570

Salvador Moreno

"NOUS SOMMES LIBRES AVEC LE "MOI" SPIRITUEL"

Marker on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

On Request
Drawing titled "Two Halves in Black" by Maja Poljak, Original Artwork, Pencil Mounted on Cardboard
Two Halves in Black - Drawing, 39.4x56.7 in ©2013 by Maja Poljak - Abstract, abstract-570, Flower, core, radiance, space, between, two, universe, vibrations, black and white, day and night, distance, eclipse, intensity, iris, division and unity, line, border, earth, nature, halves, erotic

Maja Poljak

"Two Halves in Black"

Pencil on Paper | 39.4x56.7 in

$33,551.21
Drawing titled "1.jpg" by Marko Visic, Original Artwork, Graphite
1.jpg - Drawing, 11.8x15.8 in ©2012 by Marko Visic - Abstract, abstract-570

Marko Visic

"1.jpg"

Graphite on Paper | 11.8x15.8 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Look at me" by George-Maran Varthalitis, Original Artwork, Chalk
Look at me - Drawing, 13.4x10.2 in ©2016 by George-Maran Varthalitis - Abstract, abstract-570, george maran varthalitis, girl drawing, pencil drawing

George-Maran Varthalitis

"Look at me"

Chalk on Paper | 13.4x10.2 in

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Drawing titled "Natural vibrations…" by Yuliia Volodina, Original Artwork, Pastel
Natural vibrations 03 - Drawing, 23.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Yuliia Volodina - Abstract, abstract-570, Flower, natural abstraction, flower, tobevolodina, pastel, patterns, ukrainian art, leaves, minimalism

Yuliia Volodina

"Natural vibrations 03"

Pastel on Paper | 23.6x19.7 in

$771.72
Drawing titled "Lady in hat/ Sanna" by Armen Ghazayran (Nem), Original Artwork, Acrylic
Lady in hat/ Sanna - Drawing, 12x12 in ©2021 by Armen Ghazayran (Nem) - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Women

Armen Ghazayran (Nem)

"Lady in hat/ Sanna"

Acrylic on Cardboard | 12x12 in

$499
Prints available
Drawing titled "Dotwork-6" by Alex Vb, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Wood Panel
Dotwork-6 - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2021 by Alex Vb - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, Ink, Abstract, BW, Black, White, Geometric, Dots, dotwork

Alex Vb

"Dotwork-6"

Ink on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "honey piano" by Mladen Lazarević, Original Artwork, Acrylic
honey piano - Drawing, 16.8x14.1 in ©2020 by Mladen Lazarević - Abstract, abstract-570, Piano

Mladen Lazarević

"honey piano"

Acrylic on Paper | 16.8x14.1 in

$287.2
Prints available
Drawing titled "Geometrik #6" by Tarek Ben Yakhlef, Original Artwork, Ink
Geometrik #6 - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2020 by Tarek Ben Yakhlef - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, abstract, geometrik

Tarek Ben Yakhlef

"Geometrik #6"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$267.47
Prints available
Drawing titled "Matrice de la Matri…" by Etienne Eymard Duvernay, Original Artwork, Scratchboard
Matrice de la Matrice - Drawing, 25.6x19.7 in ©2019 by Etienne Eymard Duvernay - Abstract, abstract-570, drawing, ink, scraperboard, scratchboard, contemporarydrawing

Etienne Eymard Duvernay

"Matrice de la Matrice"

Scratchboard on Cardboard | 25.6x19.7 in

$809.2
Prints available
Drawing titled "Goddess, smoke & li…" by Franck Renaud, Original Artwork, Marker
Goddess, smoke & light - Drawing, 16.5x11.7 in ©2019 by Franck Renaud - Abstract, abstract-570, Goddess, Black and White, smoke, light

Franck Renaud

"Goddess, smoke & light"

Marker on Paper | 16.5x11.7 in

$122.77
Prints available
Drawing titled "Dann heul doch! (8)" by Stephan Rodriguez Warnemünde, Original Artwork, Ink
Dann heul doch! (8) - Drawing ©2019 by Stephan Rodriguez Warnemünde - Abstract, abstract-570, Hiob, Bibel, Religion, Schwarz-weiß, Körper, Tod

Stephan Rodriguez Warnemünde

"Dann heul doch! (8)"

Ink on Paper

Not For Sale
Drawing titled "Bubbles" by Cynthia Marbaix, Original Artwork, Ink
Bubbles - Drawing, 18x25.7 in ©2022 by Cynthia Marbaix - Abstract, abstract-570, encre de chine

Cynthia Marbaix

"Bubbles"

Ink on Paper | 18x25.7 in

$1,052.35
Prints available
Drawing titled "Fisherman" by Kayen, Original Artwork, Ink
Fisherman - Drawing, 14.2x20.1 in ©2013 by Kayen - Abstract, abstract-570

Kayen

"Fisherman"

Ink on Paper | 14.2x20.1 in

$1,081.94
Drawing titled "CARRYING YOU" by Marcelo Novo, Original Artwork, Pencil
CARRYING YOU - Drawing, 11x8.5 in ©2015 by Marcelo Novo - Abstract, abstract-570, Love, mujer, hombre, man, woman, head, cabeza, B&W, retrato, mente, brain, thought

Marcelo Novo

"CARRYING YOU"

Pencil on Paper | 11x8.5 in

$624
Drawing titled "Cardinal" by Esen Susuz Terzi, Original Artwork, Watercolor
Cardinal - Drawing, 7.9x6.3 in ©2023 by Esen Susuz Terzi - Abstract, abstract-570, Bird, kuş, bird, cardinal, kardinal, kırmızı, red, fly, uçmak, animal, suluboua, watercolor

Esen Susuz Terzi

"Cardinal"

Watercolor on Paper | 7.9x6.3 in

$167.54
Prints available
Drawing titled "a visit from beyond" by Christophe Dupin, Original Artwork, Pastel
a visit from beyond - Drawing, 11.8x7.9 in ©2024 by Christophe Dupin - Abstract, abstract-570, Dark Fantasy, sf, alien, extraterrestrial, invisibleworld

Christophe Dupin

"a visit from beyond"

Pastel on Paper | 11.8x7.9 in

$655.52
Prints available

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