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James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman, underwear at ankles and globe of earth obstructing crotch

Figure Drawings 2

  • James Leonard artist. Photo credit Wendy Whitesell.

    James Leonard is a Brooklyn-based artist. His work ranges from figure drawings and handheld objects to videos, installations, and socially engaged performance pieces. 

    Leonard’s art often examines complex intersections: where agency butts up against impotence, where alarm gives birth to growth, and where optimism coexists with grieving. He hopes that his works can serve as a form of wayfinding, helping others find beauty and joy while navigating the challenges of our twenty-first century existence.

    Exhibitions and appearances include Queens Museum, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Wasserman Projects in Detroit, the Delaware Art Museum, and MASS MoCA. His work has been supported by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, the Jersey City Parks Coalition, and the Joseph Robert Foundation. Leonard received his bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and has an MFA from the University of Michigan. He has presented as visiting artist at institutions including Cornell, Harvard, and American University.

James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman, underwear at ankles and globe of earth obstructing crotch
Figure Drawing: Wendy with Globe & Panties $500.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of topless woman bent down touching a globe of the earth
Figure Drawing: Wendy with Globe $600.00
Figure Drawing: Wendy Seated & Reclining
Figure Drawing: Wendy Seated & Reclining $350.00

James Leonard - Figure drawing of nude woman flexing, arm back
Figure Drawing: Wendy At Ballet Bar $450.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman in yellow dress
Figure Drawing: Wendy in Sundress $400.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman in two poses, both looking outward
Figure Drawing: Layered Model Gazing to the Left $600.00

James Leonard - Figure drawing of nude woman looking over shoulder
Figure Drawing: Model Gazing Downward $400.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of man peeking over bicep
Figure Drawing: Model Gazing Outward $500.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of long haired nude woman from behind
Figure Drawing: Figure with Tan Lines Standing $500.00

James Leonard - Figure drawing of curvy nude woman
Figure Drawing: Studies of Zaftig Model $600.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of nude woman's back
Figure Drawing: Mass Study, Back and Shoulder $400.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of man in three poses in which one he's bound at the wrists
Figure Drawing: Colin in Pants $400.00

James Leonard - Conte figure drawing of woman from multiple angles
Figure Drawing: Layered Standing Contours $450.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman toying with rat trap
Figure Drawing: Robyn with Rat Trap $500.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of nude woman hugging tree
Figure Drawing: Wendy Joyful Embrace $300.00

James Leonard - Figure drawing of man caressing broom
Figure Drawing: Rios with Broom $450.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of crouched woman licking knife
Figure Drawing: Megan Licking Knife $500.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of man huddled over trash can with aerosol cans
Figure Drawing: Colin at Garbage Can $400.00

James Leonard - Figure drawing of nude African American woman seated
Figure Drawing: Black Female Seated $600.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman embracing self
Figure Drawing: Robyn Embraces Self $500.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman with bathing suit tan line
Figure Drawing: Figure with Tan Lines $600.00

James Leonard - Figure drawing of a woman's backside
Figure Drawing: Layered Female Contours $500.00
James Leonard - Conte figure drawing of a black man
Figure Drawing: Three Male Studies $600.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing of woman wearing bath towel
Figure Drawing: Anna with Towel $450.00

James Leonard - Woman with pink elephant watering can
Figure Drawing: Megan & Elephant $600.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing with donuts
Figure Drawing: Blane with Donuts $450.00
James Leonard - Figure of a woman posed with knife
Figure Drawing: Megan Sitting with Knife $350.00

James Leonard - Figure with fan
Figure Drawing: Blane with Hand Fans $450.00
James Leonard - Figure making eyeglasses out of hands
Figure Drawing: Contour Studies of Megan $400.00
James Leonard - Figure drawing with red rose
Figure Drawing: Genevieve with Roses $350.00

James Leonard - Looped animation of a raven in flight, made from drawings on paper
Raven In Flight Display terms upon request