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Discover contemporary Ink Drawings on Artmajeur

Contemporary ink drawings have become increasingly popular in recent years. These unique works of art are created using a variety of supports including paper, canvas, and even wood. Artists utilize a range of materials such as ink, pen, and brush to create intricate and detailed designs. What sets contemporary ink drawings apart from other forms of art is their ability to convey strong emotions and messages through simple yet powerful lines and shapes. These Artworks are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also have the power to evoke a range of emotions in the viewer. From bold and dramatic to delicate and intricate, contemporary ink drawings offer a wide range of styles and techniques to explore.

Drawing,  7.1x10.2 in
Robin #5 Drawing, 7.1x10.2 in
©2024 Lilla Varhelyi

Origins and History

Contemporary Ink Drawings have a rich history that dates back to the art form of calligraphy, which has its origins in the 2nd millennium BCE. Ink drawings have undergone a transformation in the 20th century, with artists experimenting with the medium to create a new style that emphasizes the organic nature of ink. The 1960s and 1970s saw a surge in the popularity of Ink Drawings, with artists such as Robert Motherwell and Cy Twombly using the medium to explore abstraction and gestural expression. Today, contemporary ink drawings continue to evolve, with artists incorporating new techniques and tools to push the boundaries of the medium.

Drawing,  11.6x8.3 in
A Glimpse of Zen Drawing, 11.6x8.3 in
©2024 Friedrich Zettl

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary ink drawings have undergone a significant evolution in recent years. Artists have explored new techniques and styles, experimenting with everything from traditional calligraphy to modern digital tools. This innovation has led to a wide range of styles and approaches, from bold and expressive brushstrokes to delicate and intricate line work.

Drawing,  16.5x11.8 in
kd&% / Erotic 5: color version - {$M} Drawing, 16.5x11.8 in
©2013 Leni Smoragdova

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary ink drawings have become increasingly popular in recent years, with artists exploring the medium in unique and innovative ways. Here are some notable artists who create stunning contemporary ink drawings:

  1. Julie Mehretu - Mehretu is a renowned Ethiopian-American artist who creates large-scale ink drawings that are both complex and abstract. Her work often explores themes of mapping and geography, using intricate line work and gestural marks to create layered compositions.

  2. Cy Twombly - Twombly was an American artist known for his large-scale, gestural ink drawings that combined calligraphic marks with abstract forms. His work is highly expressive and often incorporates poetic or literary references.

  3. Wolfgang Tillmans - Tillmans is a German artist who has gained recognition for his unique approach to ink drawing. He often uses a cameraless technique, exposing photographic paper to light and then drawing on the resulting image with ink. The result is a series of abstract, otherworldly compositions.

  4. Toyin Ojih Odutola - Odutola is a Nigerian-American artist who creates intricate, highly detailed ink drawings that explore themes of race, identity, and representation. Her work often features complex patterns and textures, as well as layered narratives that invite viewers to contemplate the complexities of the human experience.

  5. Trenton Doyle Hancock - Hancock is an American artist who creates fantastical, narrative-driven ink drawings that blend elements of comic book art and traditional storytelling. His work often features a cast of recurring characters that embody different aspects of the human psyche, inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of the human condition.

Whether exploring themes of identity, mapping, or the human psyche, these artists demonstrate the incredible versatility and potential of contemporary ink drawing as a medium.

Drawing,  11.7x8.3 in
Cuerpos Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in
©2024 Miguel Rojas

Notable contemporary Ink Drawings

Contemporary ink drawings have gained much popularity in recent years due to their versatility and expressive qualities. Here are some of the most well-known contemporary ink drawings:

  1. "Untitled" by Julie Mehretu, 2003 - This large-scale ink drawing showcases Mehretu’s signature style of layering and overlaying abstract forms and lines to create a complex and dynamic composition.

  2. "The Wave" by Xu Bing, 2011 - Created using traditional Chinese ink and calligraphy techniques, this ink drawing depicts a powerful wave made up of thousands of Chinese characters. The piece comments on the relationship between language and nature.

  3. "Untitled" by Cy Twombly, 1970 - Twombly’s loose and gestural ink drawings often feature calligraphic marks and scribbled lines that evoke a sense of movement and energy.

  4. "Night Fishing" by Yoshitomo Nara, 2006 - This ink drawing of a young girl fishing at night captures Nara’s distinctive style of mixing Japanese manga with traditional ink techniques.

  5. "The Door" by William Kentridge, 2007 - Kentridge’s ink drawings often feature his signature technique of erasing and redrawing lines to create a sense of movement and change. "The Door" depicts a mysterious figure in a landscape of shifting perspectives and textures.

Contemporary ink drawings offer a wide range of styles and techniques, from the gestural and abstract to the highly detailed and narrative. Each artwork showcases the unique vision and skill of the artist, and invites the viewer to explore the expressive potential of ink as a medium.

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Drawing titled "Robin #5" by Lilla Varhelyi, Original Artwork, Ink
Robin #5 - Drawing, 7.1x10.2 in ©2024 by Lilla Varhelyi - Figurative, figurative-594, Bird, robin, rotkelchen, vogel, bird, wildvogel, wildbird, wildlifedrawing, tuche, ink, figurativedrawing, animaldrawing, tierportrait, animalportraiture, blue, blau, orange red, tierzeichnung, nature

Lilla Varhelyi

"Robin #5"

Ink on Cardboard | 7.1x10.2 in

$374.1
Prints available
Drawing titled "Cuerpos" by Miguel Rojas, Original Artwork, Ink
Cuerpos - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2024 by Miguel Rojas - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Spirituality, Dibujo, Tinta, Papel, Surrealismo, Figurativo, Ilustración, Cubo, Esfera, Pirámide

Miguel Rojas

"Cuerpos"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$378.53
Drawing titled "Bloup bloup" by Marine Jouffrain, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Cardboard
Bloup bloup - Drawing, 15.8x11.8 in ©2024 by Marine Jouffrain - Abstract, abstract-570,

Marine Jouffrain

"Bloup bloup"

Ink on Paper | 15.8x11.8 in

$370.78
Prints available
Drawing titled "Côtes d'Armor 9" by Didier Jean, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Cardboard
Côtes d'Armor 9 - Drawing, 11.8x7.9 in ©2024 by Didier Jean - Figurative, figurative-594, Nature,

Didier Jean

"Côtes d'Armor 9"

Ink on Paper | 11.8x7.9 in

$197.01
Drawing titled "African Child" by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art), Original Artwork, Ink
African Child - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©1996 by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art) -

Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art)

"African Child"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

On Request
Prints from $29.30
Drawing titled "Lovers X" by Jelena Djokic, Original Artwork, Ink
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Lovers X - Drawing, 20.1x13.5 in ©2024 by Jelena Djokic - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Erotic Nudes, nudes, couple, lovers, passion, night, sensuous, erotic

Jelena Djokic

"Lovers X"

Ink on Paper | 20.1x13.5 in

$288.88
Prints available
Drawing titled "A contemporary revi…" by Alfred Freddy Krupa, Original Artwork, Ink
A contemporary revision of Haboku (破墨) and Hatsuboku (溌墨): O - Drawing, 15x22.1 in ©2024 by Alfred Freddy Krupa - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract,

Alfred Freddy Krupa

"A contemporary revision of Haboku (破墨) and Hatsuboku (溌墨): O"

Ink on Paper | 15x22.1 in

$2,517
Drawing titled "Dessin sans titre" by Aurélie Salvaing, Original Artwork, Ink
Dessin sans titre - Drawing, 11x7.9 in ©2023 by Aurélie Salvaing - Figurative, figurative-594, Kid portaits,

Aurélie Salvaing

"Dessin sans titre"

Ink on Paper | 11x7.9 in

$260.1
Drawing titled "Arniston,  Küste" by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art), Original Artwork, Ink
Arniston, Küste - Drawing, 5.8x8.3 in ©2005 by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art) - Illustration, illustration-600, Seascape

Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art)

"Arniston, Küste"

Ink on Paper | 5.8x8.3 in

On Request
Prints from $29.30
Drawing titled "SKETCH#410" by Jim Williams, Original Artwork, Ink
SKETCH#410 - Drawing, 8x32.5 in ©2024 by Jim Williams - Abstract, abstract-570, Abstract, Ink, acrylic, archival paper, expressionism, brush, poured, RED, YELLOW, PURPLE, BLACK, BLUE

Jim Williams

"SKETCH#410"

Ink on Paper | 8x32.5 in

$372
Prints available
Drawing titled "Ruines" by Pic Art, Original Artwork, Ink
Ruines - Drawing, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Pic Art - Illustration, illustration-600, Nature, Ruines, nature, arbres, église, vestiges, ancien, entrelacé, vieux

Pic Art

"Ruines"

Ink on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

$443.83
Prints available
Drawing titled ""A La Campagne"" by Aurélie Salvaing, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Wood Panel
"A La Campagne" - Drawing, 39.4x39.4 in ©2020 by Aurélie Salvaing - Figurative, figurative-594, Women Portraits,

Aurélie Salvaing

""A La Campagne""

Ink on Canvas | 39.4x39.4 in

$3,807.4
Drawing titled "A Glimpse of Zen" by Friedrich Zettl, Original Artwork, Ink
A Glimpse of Zen - Drawing, 11.6x8.3 in ©2024 by Friedrich Zettl - Oriental Art, oriental-art-940, Abstract, Zen, Dao, wabi sabi, inkpainting, minimalism, abstract, Asian

Friedrich Zettl

"A Glimpse of Zen"

Ink on Paper | 11.6x8.3 in

$572.22
Prints available
Drawing titled "Etude de nu 2011" by Dominique Leblanc, Original Artwork, Ink
Etude de nu 2011 - Drawing, 7.9x5.9 in ©2011 by Dominique Leblanc -

Dominique Leblanc

"Etude de nu 2011"

Ink on Paper | 7.9x5.9 in

$153.85
Drawing titled "Paysage (triptyque)" by Dominique Leblanc, Original Artwork, Ink
Paysage (triptyque) - Drawing, 7.5x11 in ©2011 by Dominique Leblanc -

Dominique Leblanc

"Paysage (triptyque)"

Ink on Paper | 7.5x11 in

$131.71
Prints available
Drawing titled "APRICOT" by Dags, Original Artwork, Ink
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APRICOT - Drawing, 27.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Dags - Figurative, figurative-594, Love, sexy, girl, nude, fruit, humor

Dags

"APRICOT"

Ink on Paper | 27.6x19.7 in

$842.28
Drawing titled "Poupées" by Dominique Leblanc, Original Artwork, Ink
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Poupées - Drawing, 11.4x8.3 in ©2021 by Dominique Leblanc -

Dominique Leblanc

"Poupées"

Ink on Paper | 11.4x8.3 in

$231.32
Drawing titled "ARBRES silhouettes…" by Gilles Arnould, Original Artwork, Ink
ARBRES silhouettes 45.003 - Drawing, 23.6x19.7 in ©2023 by Gilles Arnould - Expressionism, expressionism-591,

Gilles Arnould

"ARBRES silhouettes 45.003"

Ink on Paper | 23.6x19.7 in

$200.33
Drawing titled "Solidor, Vue sur la…" by Veronique Gaudin, Original Artwork, Ink
Solidor, Vue sur la Rance - Drawing, 8.3x5.9 in ©2024 by Veronique Gaudin - Figurative, figurative-594, Tree, Solidor, saint malo, saint servan, Rance, dessin, encre, croquis

Veronique Gaudin

"Solidor, Vue sur la Rance"

Ink on Paper | 8.3x5.9 in

On Request
Drawing titled "Otra pesadilla más" by Miguel Rojas, Original Artwork, Ink
Otra pesadilla más - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2024 by Miguel Rojas - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Fantasy, Dibujo, Papel, Estilográfica, Surrealismo, Figurativo, Ilustración, Pesadilla, Fantástico, Escarabajo, Rostro, Caballo, Flor, Tablero de ajedrez, móvil, Colibrí

Miguel Rojas

"Otra pesadilla más"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$378.53
Prints available
Drawing titled "Nacht in Essaouira" by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art), Original Artwork, Ink
Nacht in Essaouira - Drawing, 3.2x4.9 in ©2000 by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art) - Illustration, illustration-600, City, kunst, zeichnung, tusche, stadt, essaouira, marokko, druck, lizenz, wiedergut

Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art)

"Nacht in Essaouira"

Ink on Paper | 3.2x4.9 in

On Request
Prints from $29.30
Drawing titled "Dibrujo 2011 ++" by Rémy Verneuil, Original Artwork, Ink
Dibrujo 2011 ++ - Drawing, 15.8x58.3 in ©2011 by Rémy Verneuil - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Abstract, Dessin, encre, chine, plume, bambou, expressionnisme, abstrait, drawing, abstract, paper, papier, ink, creation, original, unique, art, oeuvre, moderne, imagination

Rémy Verneuil

"Dibrujo 2011 ++"

Ink on Paper | 15.8x58.3 in

$864.41
Prints available
Drawing titled "Line series #2" by Polina Shibanova, Original Artwork, Ink
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Line series #2 - Drawing, 7.9x5.9 in ©2024 by Polina Shibanova - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes

Polina Shibanova

"Line series #2"

Ink on Paper | 7.9x5.9 in

$184.84
Prints available
Drawing titled "Zweisamkeit" by Lilla Varhelyi, Original Artwork, Ink
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Zweisamkeit - Drawing, 11.7x16.5 in ©2016 by Lilla Varhelyi - Figurative, figurative-594, Cat, akt, nudedrawing, rot, red, cat, katze, einsam, lonely, frau, woman, federzeichnung, inkdrawing, figurativedrawing, monochrom, monochrome, tuschezeichnung

Lilla Varhelyi

"Zweisamkeit"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x16.5 in

$448.25
Prints available
Drawing titled "kd&% / Erotic 5: co…" by Leni Smoragdova, Original Artwork, Ink
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kd&% / Erotic 5: color version - {$M} - Drawing, 16.5x11.8 in ©2013 by Leni Smoragdova - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, bed, pink color, sex, contemporary art, erotic art, transaction art, female artist, hidden face, nude art, woman art, lover, model

Leni Smoragdova

"kd&% / Erotic 5: color version - {$M}"

Ink on Paper | 16.5x11.8 in

$1,232
Drawing titled "En une contrée sauv…" by Patrick Jannin, Original Artwork, Ink
En une contrée sauvage sauvage - Drawing, 8.3x11.7 in ©2024 by Patrick Jannin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, cowboy, chenille, wild west

Patrick Jannin

"En une contrée sauvage sauvage"

Ink on Paper | 8.3x11.7 in

$436.08
Drawing titled "Бег" by Alexey Zhucovsky, Original Artwork, Ink
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Бег - Drawing, 19.7x14.2 in ©2006 by Alexey Zhucovsky - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude,

Alexey Zhucovsky

"Бег"

Ink on Paper | 19.7x14.2 in

$607.63
Drawing titled "Les âmes qui dansen…" by Fabienne Garon, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Les âmes qui dansent N°1 - Drawing, 7.9x5.9 in ©2024 by Fabienne Garon - Abstract, abstract-570, Flower, encre, vin, cote du rhone, asiatique, geometrie, abstrait

Fabienne Garon

"Les âmes qui dansent N°1"

Ink on Paper | 7.9x5.9 in

$379.63
Drawing titled "1/[4/ Du côté de ch…" by Leni Smoragdova, Original Artwork, Ink
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1/[4/ Du côté de chez Swann - {$M} - Drawing, 23.6x16.5 in ©2016 by Leni Smoragdova - Figurative, figurative-594, Nude, red, stay, woman, alice in wonderland, hidden face, girl, line, transaction art

Leni Smoragdova

"1/[4/ Du côté de chez Swann - {$M}"

Ink on Paper | 23.6x16.5 in

$1,809
Drawing titled "This must be love" by Patrick Jannin, Original Artwork, Ink
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This must be love - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2024 by Patrick Jannin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, love, cannibal, meat, viande

Patrick Jannin

"This must be love"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$305.48
Drawing titled "Graureiher" by Lilla Varhelyi, Original Artwork, Ink
Graureiher - Drawing, 9.1x12.2 in ©2024 by Lilla Varhelyi - Figurative, figurative-594, Bird, vogel, bird, wildvogel, wildbird, grau, grey, graureiher, greyheron, inkdrawing, tuschezeichnung, figurativedrawing, animalportraiture, birdportraiture, ink, tusche

Lilla Varhelyi

"Graureiher"

Ink on Cardboard | 9.1x12.2 in

$516.88
Prints available
Drawing titled "7+4/- / Erotic: Egg…" by Leni Smoragdova, Original Artwork, Ink
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7+4/- / Erotic: Eggs version {$M} - Drawing, 16.5x11 in ©2013 by Leni Smoragdova - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Women Portraits, contemporary art, transaction art, female artist, hidden face, woman art

Leni Smoragdova

"7+4/- / Erotic: Eggs version {$M}"

Ink on Paper | 16.5x11 in

$819
Drawing titled "Arniston" by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art), Original Artwork, Ink
Arniston - Drawing, 5.8x8.3 in ©2005 by Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art) - Illustration, illustration-600, Landscape, kunst, zeichnung, skizze, tusche, reiseskizze, Afrika, südafrika, meer, dorf, landschaft, natur, lizenz, druck, herb-art, wiedergut

Herbert Wiedergut (herb-art)

"Arniston"

Ink on Paper | 5.8x8.3 in

$421.69
Prints available
Drawing titled "Paix" by Marine Jouffrain, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Cardboard
Paix - Drawing, 23.6x15.8 in ©2024 by Marine Jouffrain - Abstract, abstract-570,

Marine Jouffrain

"Paix"

Ink on Paper | 23.6x15.8 in

$490.31
Prints available
Drawing titled "Côtes d'Armor 8" by Didier Jean, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Cardboard
Côtes d'Armor 8 - Drawing, 11.8x7.9 in ©2024 by Didier Jean - Figurative, figurative-594, Nature, Dessin, paysages, Bretagne

Didier Jean

"Côtes d'Armor 8"

Ink on Paper | 11.8x7.9 in

$197.01
Drawing titled "Line series #3" by Polina Shibanova, Original Artwork, Ink
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Line series #3 - Drawing, 5.9x7.9 in ©2024 by Polina Shibanova - Figurative, figurative-594, Female nudes

Polina Shibanova

"Line series #3"

Ink on Paper | 5.9x7.9 in

$184.84
Prints available

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