Flower Figurative Paintings
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Birch, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel
Artist Comments
"The flowers hide the face so that you don’t make assumptions about the model, you focus on the beauty of existence," states artist David Shepherd. "You appreciate that they are a person without any impressions of their character. When I compose a painting I think back to my childhood memories. It ties in with what I was saying above. When you’re a child it’s much easier to make friends and enjoy people. That innocence allows for such pure emotion. I always try and get back to that feeling when I’m composing my work."
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: flowers, floral, portrait, realism, hyperrealism, photorealism, hyperreal, face, beauty, eye, rainbow, calm, calming, love, lips, people, large, people, flora, realism, oil painting, pink
Loose Lips...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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
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Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Realist Still-life Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Gouache
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Digital
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Copper
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Wood Panel, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Wood, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Paper
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
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Oil, Wood Panel
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Contemporary Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paper, Pastel, Charcoal, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
2010s Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Paint
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
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