9 Realistic Drawings for Your Art Inspiration

Today, enjoy these nine realistic drawings of people, places, and, for good measure, a puppy. Let them inspire you to explore new subjects and perspectives.

realistic drawings - Aaron Westerberg (b. 1974), "Anna with Smirk," 2004, charcoal on rice paper, 14 x 7 in., Vanessa Rothe Fine Art (Laguna Beach, California)
Aaron Westerberg (b. 1974), “Anna with Smirk,” 2004, charcoal on rice paper, 14 x 7 in., Vanessa Rothe Fine Art (Laguna Beach, California)
Daggi Wallace (b. 1962), "We All Bleed Red (Bart)," 2022, pan pastel, soft pastel, charcoal on stone paper, and acrylic ink on wood panel, 8 x 8 in., available through the artist
Daggi Wallace (b. 1962), “We All Bleed Red (Bart),” 2022, pan pastel, soft pastel, charcoal on stone paper, and acrylic ink on wood panel, 8 x 8 in., available through the artist
realistic drawings - John Caggiano (b. 1949), "Storm Cellar," 1980, ink on paper, 15 x 11 in., available through the artist
John Caggiano (b. 1949), “Storm Cellar,” 1980, ink on paper, 15 x 11 in., available through the artist
Realistic drawings - Daniel Volenec (b. 1955), "Tomorrow," 2022, charcoal and pencil on paper, 21 x 29 in., available through the artist
Daniel Volenec (b. 1955), “Tomorrow,” 2022, charcoal and pencil on paper, 21 x 29 in., available through the artist
Kylee Snow (b. 1988), "What Lies Here Is Steadfast," 2022, graphite on gessoed panel, 9 x 12 in., private collection
Kylee Snow (b. 1988), “What Lies Here Is Steadfast,” 2022, graphite on gessoed panel, 9 x 12 in., private collection
Megan Schaugaard (b. 1983), "Continuing Constellations," 2022, graphite and charcoal on paper, 8 x 10 in., available through the artist
Megan Schaugaard (b. 1983), “Continuing Constellations,” 2022, graphite and charcoal on paper, 8 x 10 in., available through the artist
Realistic drawing of a dog - Susan Lynn (b. 1963), "Puppy Nap," 2016, water-soluble pencil on paper, 5 x 8 in., private collection
Susan Lynn (b. 1963), “Puppy Nap,” 2016, water-soluble pencil on paper, 5 x 8 in., private collection
realistic drawings - Chelsie Murfee (b. 1984), "Are You Listening?," 2021, graphite and ink (mixed media) on paper, 27 x 39 in., 33 Contemporary Gallery (Chicago)
Chelsie Murfee (b. 1984), “Are You Listening?,” 2021, graphite and ink (mixed media) on paper, 27 x 39 in., 33 Contemporary Gallery (Chicago)
Jenna Ringuette (b. 2000), "Big Pat," 2021, charcoal on paper, 20 x 16 in., available through the artist
Jenna Ringuette (b. 2000), “Big Pat,” 2021, charcoal on paper, 20 x 16 in., available through the artist

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