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Discover contemporary Animal Drawings on Artmajeur

Contemporary Animal Drawings are a new and exciting form of original artwork that has emerged in recent years. This type of artwork is unique in that it features animals as the main subject matter, and is created using a variety of supports and materials including paper, canvas, and even digital platforms. What sets contemporary animal drawings apart from other forms of art is their ability to capture the beauty and essence of animals in a way that is both realistic and expressive.

Drawing,  11.7x8.3 in
3 guépards Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in
©2024 Patrick Jannin

Origins and History

Contemporary animal drawings have a rich history that spans across cultures and time periods. From the cave paintings of prehistoric times to the modern-day illustrations found in children’s books, animal drawings have been prevalent throughout history. During the Renaissance era, artists such as Albrecht Dürer and Leonardo da Vinci began to explore the anatomy and behavior of animals in their artwork. In the 19th century, the popularity of naturalism and scientific illustration led to the creation of highly detailed and accurate animal drawings. Today, contemporary animal drawings continue to evolve and encompass a wide range of styles, from realistic depictions to abstract interpretations. These drawings often serve as a reflection of our relationship with animals and the natural world, raising important questions about our responsibility to protect and preserve these creatures.

Drawing,  19.7x15.8 in
Bébé Rhino Drawing, 19.7x15.8 in
©2023 Magali Lapeyre-Mirande

Evolutions of theses works in the contemporary art market

Contemporary animal drawings have undergone a significant evolution in recent years. Artists are now experimenting with different styles, techniques, and mediums to create unique and captivating animal Artworks.

Drawing,  43.3x31.1 in
The Zebra Art Drawing Drawing, 43.3x31.1 in
©2023 Steeven Shaw

Related Famous Artists

Contemporary animal drawings have become a popular genre in the art world, with many artists creating stunning pieces that capture the essence of animals in their natural habitats. Some of the most well-known Contemporary Artists in this genre include:

  1. Walton Ford - Ford is known for his large-scale, highly detailed watercolor paintings that often depict animals in surreal or fantastical settings. His work is characterized by its intricate detail, bold colors, and playfulness.

  2. Kiki Smith - Smith is a multimedia artist who works in a variety of mediums, including drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. Her animal drawings often explore themes of death, decay, and resurrection, and are characterized by their haunting beauty and emotional intensity.

  3. Alexis Rockman - Rockman is a painter and sculptor who is best known for his vivid depictions of the natural world. His animal drawings often feature creatures in their native habitats, and are characterized by their meticulous attention to detail and sense of wonder.

  4. Mark Dion - Dion is a conceptual artist who uses a variety of mediums to explore themes related to the natural world and the environment. His animal drawings often feature extinct or endangered species, and are characterized by their thought-provoking nature and attention to detail.

  5. James Prosek - Prosek is a painter and writer who specializes in depictions of fish and other aquatic creatures. His animal drawings often explore the relationships between humans and the natural world, and are characterized by their beautiful, almost photographic quality.

In summary, these contemporary animal drawing artists have created stunning works that capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world and its inhabitants. Their pieces are characterized by their attention to detail, emotional intensity, and thought-provoking themes.

Drawing,  11.7x8.3 in
Smoking pug #9 Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in
©2024 Pavel Kuragin Artist represented by Kuragin & Arutunyan Gallery

Notable contemporary Animal Drawings

The contemporary art world is teeming with stunning animal drawings that captivate viewers with their intricacy and beauty. Here are some of the most well-known animal drawings of recent times:

  1. "Tiger" by Robert Longo (2011) is a large-scale charcoal drawing of a majestic tiger, rendered with incredible detail and precision. Longo’s masterful handling of light and shadow brings the creature to life on the page, evoking a sense of awe and respect for this powerful predator.

  2. "Elephant" by Walton Ford (2011) is a watercolor and gouache painting of an elephant in a lush jungle setting. Ford’s hyper-realistic style imbues the animal with a sense of depth and personality, while the vibrant colors and intricate details of the foliage transport the viewer to a faraway land.

  3. "Gorilla" by Polly Morgan (2017) is a taxidermy sculpture of a gorilla, with its chest cavity replaced by a delicate floral arrangement. Morgan’s piece is both haunting and beautiful, challenging viewers to consider the relationship between humans and animals and our impact on the natural world.

  4. "Bison" by Susan Seddon Boulet (1993) is a mixed media painting of a bison, surrounded by a swirling, dreamlike landscape. Boulet’s work often explores themes of mythology and spirituality, and this piece conveys a sense of reverence for the power and majesty of these iconic creatures.

  5. "Horse" by Deborah Butterfield (1989) is a bronze sculpture of a horse, crafted from found materials such as driftwood and scrap metal. Butterfield’s work often focuses on the intersection of nature and human intervention, and this piece embodies the beauty and resilience of these magnificent animals.

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Drawing titled "3 guépards" by Patrick Jannin, Original Artwork, Ink
3 guépards - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2024 by Patrick Jannin - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Animal, sheeta, guépard

Patrick Jannin

"3 guépards"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$437.04
Drawing titled "Smoking pug #9" by Pavel Kuragin, Original Artwork, Pastel
Smoking pug #9 - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2024 by Pavel Kuragin - Naive Art, naive-art-948, Dog

Pavel Kuragin

"Smoking pug #9"

Pastel on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$54.38
Drawing titled "FEVRIER 2024" by Arnaud Broutin, Original Artwork, Acrylic
FEVRIER 2024 - Drawing, 25.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Arnaud Broutin - Abstract, abstract-570, Cat, chat, peinture, abstrait, arnaud broutin

Arnaud Broutin

"FEVRIER 2024"

Acrylic on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

$1,751.51
Prints available
Drawing titled "Drama Queen" by Txuscuende, Original Artwork, Pastel Mounted on Other rigid panel
Drama Queen - Drawing, 23.2x19.3 in ©2018 by Txuscuende - Figurative, figurative-594, Cat, gato, realista, hiperrrealista, pastel, dibujo

Txuscuende

"Drama Queen"

Pastel on Paper | 23.2x19.3 in

$1,331.1
Drawing titled "Lion" by Rémi Capobianco, Original Artwork, Pencil
Lion - Drawing, 25.6x19.7 in ©2024 by Rémi Capobianco - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, Lion, Animal, Portrait, Nature, Dessin, Drawing, Réalisme, Realism, Hyperréalisme, Hyperrealism

Rémi Capobianco

"Lion"

Pencil on Paper | 25.6x19.7 in

$1,839.14
Prints available
Drawing titled "Frischling" by Lilla Varhelyi, Original Artwork, Ink
Frischling - Drawing, 7.1x10.2 in ©2022 by Lilla Varhelyi - Figurative, figurative-594, Animal, Pig, animal, frischling, piglet, wildanimal, wildtier, tusche, inkdrawing, figurativedrawing, animalportraiture, wildlifedrawing, animaldrawing, inkoncardboard, schweinchen

Lilla Varhelyi

"Frischling"

Ink on Cardboard | 7.1x10.2 in

$386.02
$297.28
Prints available
Drawing titled "Sans titre" by Pinchas Maryan, Original Artwork, Pencil
Sans titre - Drawing, 8.3x10.6 in ©1953 by Pinchas Maryan - Figurative, figurative-594, Animal, lion

Pinchas Maryan

"Sans titre"

Pencil on Paper | 8.3x10.6 in

$1,663.88
Prints available
Drawing titled "Bluethroat" by Daria Maier, Original Artwork, Ballpoint pen
Bluethroat - Drawing, 9.1x6.5 in ©2024 by Daria Maier - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Bird, ballpoint pen drawing, bird on white background, bird portrait art, birdlover gift, bluethroat painting, colorful birds, ornithological illustration, recycled white paper, wildlife drawing

Daria Maier

"Bluethroat"

Ballpoint pen on Paper | 9.1x6.5 in

$84.3
Drawing titled "Giraffa" by Roby Bí, Original Artwork, Graphite
Giraffa - Drawing, 9.5x13 in ©2018 by Roby Bí - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, giraffa, collo lungo, collo

Roby Bí

"Giraffa"

Graphite on Paper | 9.5x13 in

$458.12
Drawing titled "La Villa  [La Vie,…" by Nadia Fouché, Original Artwork, Graphite
La Villa [La Vie, là] - Drawing, 15x25 in ©2020 by Nadia Fouché - Figurative, figurative-594, Animal, Cerf, Villa, Piscine, Confinement, Eau, Reflets

Nadia Fouché

"La Villa [La Vie, là]"

Graphite on Paper | 15x25 in

$1,164.71
Drawing titled "Flight" by Cerde, Original Artwork, Ballpoint pen
Flight - Drawing, 11x14 in ©2023 by Cerde - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Bird, abstract, abstract expressionism, nature, black and white, drawing

Cerde

"Flight"

Ballpoint pen on Paper | 11x14 in

$416
Prints available
Drawing titled "Sérénité" by Christelle Rossi Ligouzat (Chris Rossi), Original Artwork, Graphite
Sérénité - Drawing, 16.5x23.2 in ©2023 by Christelle Rossi Ligouzat (Chris Rossi) - Figurative, figurative-594, Horse, cheval, graphite, animal

Christelle Rossi Ligouzat (Chris Rossi)

"Sérénité"

Graphite on Paper | 16.5x23.2 in

$966.16
Drawing titled "Bébé Rhino" by Magali Lapeyre-Mirande, Original Artwork, Pencil
Bébé Rhino - Drawing, 19.7x15.8 in ©2023 by Magali Lapeyre-Mirande - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, rhino, bébé, nature, noir et blanc, losange, géométrie, dessin

Magali Lapeyre-Mirande

"Bébé Rhino"

Pencil on Paper | 19.7x15.8 in

$1,963.37
Drawing titled "Blue Bird" by Maria Romano, Original Artwork, Pastel
Blue Bird - Drawing, 12.6x9.5 in ©2024 by Maria Romano - Figurative, figurative-594, Bird, bird painting, bird pastel drawing, pastel painting, figurative pastel painting, figurative art, contemporary figurative art, childhood painting, girl and blue bird, blue bird painting, girl portrait painting

Maria Romano

"Blue Bird"

Pastel on Paper | 12.6x9.5 in

$398.22
Drawing titled "Chat en mouvement" by Philippe Alliet, Original Artwork, Ink Mounted on Cardboard
Chat en mouvement - Drawing, 5.5x7.9 in ©2024 by Philippe Alliet - Figurative, figurative-594, Cat

Philippe Alliet

"Chat en mouvement"

Ink on Paper | 5.5x7.9 in

$125.35
Drawing titled "Le perroquet" by Amaury Brumauld, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Le perroquet - Drawing, 11.4x16.5 in ©2023 by Amaury Brumauld - Figurative, figurative-594, Bird, perroquet, amaury brumauld, dessin noir et blanc, pierre noire, cinema, nu

Amaury Brumauld

"Le perroquet"

Charcoal on Paper | 11.4x16.5 in

$854.12
Drawing titled "Tigrou" by Anne Degremont, Original Artwork, Pastel
Tigrou - Drawing, 7.1x5.1 in ©2024 by Anne Degremont - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, tigre, pastel, dessin, sauvage, faune

Anne Degremont

"Tigrou"

Pastel on Paper | 7.1x5.1 in

$130.89
Drawing titled "Dieu et diable me s…" by Smart Bantu Elie, Original Artwork, Pencil
Dieu et diable me sont témoins - Drawing, 39.4x27.6 in ©2023 by Smart Bantu Elie - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, hyperréalism, realsiticart, dessin, peinture.

Smart Bantu Elie

"Dieu et diable me sont témoins"

Pencil on Paper | 39.4x27.6 in

$5,785.85
Drawing titled "Port Credit fish" by Victor Molev, Original Artwork, Ink
Port Credit fish - Drawing, 11.8x9.1 in ©2023 by Victor Molev - Figurative, figurative-594, Fish, ихтиология, глубоководные, рапидограф, гротеск

Victor Molev

"Port Credit fish"

Ink on Paper | 11.8x9.1 in

$704.91
Drawing titled "Survival at Sea" by Edwin Loftus, Original Artwork, Pastel
Survival at Sea - Drawing, 6x8 in ©2020 by Edwin Loftus - Illustration, illustration-600, Animal, rescue, sea turtle, sailor's tale, true stories

Edwin Loftus

"Survival at Sea"

Pastel on Paper | 6x8 in

$659
Prints available
Drawing titled "LA VIE N'EST QU'UN…" by Chachagrafitero, Original Artwork, Ink
LA VIE N'EST QU'UN DEBUT - Drawing, 43.3x29.5 in ©2023 by Chachagrafitero - Street Art, street-art-624, Cat, vie, début

Chachagrafitero

"LA VIE N'EST QU'UN DEBUT"

Ink on Paper | 43.3x29.5 in

$1,041.59
Prints available
Drawing titled "le pacha(t)" by Laudu, Original Artwork, Pastel
le pacha(t) - Drawing, 11.7x16.5 in ©2024 by Laudu - Cubism, cubism-582, Cat

Laudu

"le pacha(t)"

Pastel on Paper | 11.7x16.5 in

$199.67
Drawing titled "Autosence" by Srikanth Babu Adepu, Original Artwork, Marker
Autosence - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2023 by Srikanth Babu Adepu - Abstract, abstract-570, Horse, horse

Srikanth Babu Adepu

"Autosence"

Marker on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$357.16
Drawing titled "SCENE DE JARDIN" by Sylvie Bayle, Original Artwork, Pastel Mounted on Cardboard
SCENE DE JARDIN - Drawing, 11.8x9.5 in ©2023 by Sylvie Bayle - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Cat

Sylvie Bayle

"SCENE DE JARDIN"

Pastel on Paper | 11.8x9.5 in

$169.72
Drawing titled "The Zebra Art Drawi…" by Steeven Shaw, Original Artwork, Charcoal
The Zebra Art Drawing - Drawing, 43.3x31.1 in ©2023 by Steeven Shaw - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Horse, zebra, horse, drawing, pencil

Steeven Shaw

"The Zebra Art Drawing"

Charcoal on Paper | 43.3x31.1 in

$5,139
Drawing titled "Black Lab" by Teresa Payne Art, Original Artwork, Pencil
Black Lab - Drawing, 8x8 in ©2023 by Teresa Payne Art - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, black lab, labrador, black labrador, realism, dog, canine, colored pencils, colored pencil drawing, animal, pet, pet portrait

Teresa Payne Art

"Black Lab"

Pencil on Paper | 8x8 in

$331
Prints available
Drawing titled "Rabbit" by Evgeniy Karpenko, Original Artwork, Charcoal
Rabbit - Drawing, 13.8x19.7 in ©2024 by Evgeniy Karpenko - Figurative, figurative-594, Animal, animal, animalism, rabbit, pets, lapin

Evgeniy Karpenko

"Rabbit"

Charcoal on Cardboard | 13.8x19.7 in

$425.95
Drawing titled "Nurture in the Dark" by Donatho Krohne, Original Artwork, Pencil
Nurture in the Dark - Drawing, 16.5x23.4 in ©2024 by Donatho Krohne - Expressionism, expressionism-591, Animal, rhino, pencil, charcoal, drawing

Donatho Krohne

"Nurture in the Dark"

Pencil on Paper | 16.5x23.4 in

$8,395.91
Prints available
Drawing titled "Amour Miroir" by Déryck Maindron, Original Artwork, Pencil
Amour Miroir - Drawing, 10.9x14 in ©2021 by Déryck Maindron - Classicism, classicism-933, Bird, art, oiseaux, bird, dessin, drawing, graphite, nature, love, amour

Déryck Maindron

"Amour Miroir"

Pencil on Paper | 10.9x14 in

$207.86
Drawing titled "Beauty is in the Eye" by Niki Saunders, Original Artwork, Ink
Beauty is in the Eye - Drawing, 28x39.4 in ©2021 by Niki Saunders - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Cat, caracal, africanwildlife, pen&ink, black&whiteart, pen&inkart, crosshatchart, crosshatch, hyperrealistic, hyperrealism, 3D, realistic

Niki Saunders

"Beauty is in the Eye"

Ink on Paper | 28x39.4 in

$3,976.87
Prints available
Drawing titled "Bee in Pencil" by Paul Stowe, Original Artwork, Graphite
Bee in Pencil - Drawing, 11.8x11.8 in ©2023 by Paul Stowe - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, bee, wasp, honey bee, insect, buzz, drawing

Paul Stowe

"Bee in Pencil"

Graphite on Paper | 11.8x11.8 in

$347.82
Prints available
Drawing titled "Snakes and Daggers" by Daniel Ströfer, Original Artwork, Marker
Snakes and Daggers - Drawing, 16.5x11.4 in ©2024 by Daniel Ströfer - Illustration, illustration-600, Animal, snake, weapon, blood, knife, switchblade, tattooart, reptile

Daniel Ströfer

"Snakes and Daggers"

Marker on Paper | 16.5x11.4 in

$486.96
Prints available
Drawing titled "From The Darkness" by Lynton Bolton, Original Artwork, Charcoal
From The Darkness - Drawing, 17x22.5 in ©2023 by Lynton Bolton - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal, Jaguar, cat, Big cat, fur, nature, wildlife, teeth, claws, animal, spots

Lynton Bolton

"From The Darkness"

Charcoal on Paper | 17x22.5 in

$4,404.81
Drawing titled "Scary tale" by Vadim Studenov, Original Artwork, Ink
Scary tale - Drawing, 11.7x8.3 in ©2023 by Vadim Studenov - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Dog, dog, Small drawing, bike, animal

Vadim Studenov

"Scary tale"

Ink on Paper | 11.7x8.3 in

$215.19
Prints available
Drawing titled "Signe Ligne Imagine…" by Abricodéal Îles, Original Artwork, Ink
Signe Ligne Imagine 3 Oiseau - Drawing, 14.6x9.1 in ©2024 by Abricodéal Îles - Abstract, abstract-570, Bird, Oiseau, Encre, Noir, Ligne, Signe

Abricodéal Îles

"Signe Ligne Imagine 3 Oiseau"

Ink on Paper | 14.6x9.1 in

$125.35
Prints available
Drawing titled "True friend" by Ebru Süsoy Şimşek, Original Artwork, Pencil
True friend - Drawing, 19.6x14.5 in ©2023 by Ebru Süsoy Şimşek - Hyperrealism, hyperrealism-612, Animal

Ebru Süsoy Şimşek

"True friend"

Pencil on Paper | 19.6x14.5 in

$1,797.9

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