American Realist Figurative Paintings
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board, Tempera
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Panel, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Illustration Board
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Paint, Acrylic, Board
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Artist Comments
Artist David Shepherd paints a hyperrealistic image of an eye surrounded by dewy magnolias in full bloom. He explores the idea of united humanity by obscuring the identity of his subject. "As we move forward in history, we move past the limitations of gender and race to see all people as equal and able to have a voice in society and be seen as beautiful," says David. The piece draws a symbolic comparison between the uniqueness of every flower and the singularity of a person.
About the Artist
Canadian artist David Shepherd fuses techniques from both old and modern masters to create contemporary interpretations of the human form. While offering strong nods to pop art and cubism, the work remains grounded by David’s training in 19th Century academic realism. Combining discrete techniques within a single tableau is initially jarring to the viewer, creating an unexpected visual complexity in the work and demonstrating the artist’s breadth of skills. “I think in the future we will be much more interested in works of art that show a mastery of multiple styles,†says David. Each artwork effectually suggests the surreal nature of human existence within a convoluted modern society.
Words that describe this painting: flower, floral, portrait, child, realism, hyperrealism, photorealism, eye, beauty, rainbow, bright, love, petals, detailed, oilpaint, people, people, flora, realism, oil painting, white
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist David Shepherd paints a hyperrealistic close-up image of lips sipping on a flower. A torrent of dewy nectar drips slowly to the subject's mouth. Her sp...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Inspired by how the sunlight illuminated the petals of a rose, artist Sherri Aldawood paints a portrait of her model Alana holding a freshly cut bloom. She paints her enveloped in a warm glow, revealing her and the flower's ethereal beauty. The model poses tenderly in a white dress with a Bardot neckline. The colors of summer shimmer vibrantly in the background.
About the Artist
Sherri Aldawood didn't intend to always paint flowers, but over time her love of gardens started to permeate her art. She focuses on the light and color of the flowers on the canvas. Sherri prefers alla prima, working with wet layers of paint instead of letting them dry. She keeps the paint as wet as possible by using walnut and clove oil to extend the drying time.
Words that describe this painting: woman, female, people, portrait, face, figure, figurative, John Singer Sargent, rose, garden, Joaquin Sorolla, Susan Lyon...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Artist Comments
Part of David Shepherd's latest series of hyperrealist paintings focusing on women's faces. A sensual portrait rendered in extremely precise painting. Among o...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
1980s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Paper, Gouache
Early 2000s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Wood Panel
1960s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Tempera, Board
Artist Comments
A hyperrealistic painting of a close-up view of an eye framed by glistening white and pink flower petals. Part of artist David Shepherd's series investigating...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
Artist Comments
In this provocative hyperrealist painting, artist David Shepherd uses honey and leaves as symbols of health, well-being and sexuality. "By only showing a part...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Paper, Watercolor
Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Paper
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Gouache, Pencil
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Casein, Panel
Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Paper, Oil, Panel
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil