Flower Figurative Paintings
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Wood, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Metal
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Birch, Archival Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Panel, Varnish
1980s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paint, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Pen
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Plywood, Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paper, Ink, Pen
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
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
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage," says artist David Shepherd. He presents a vibrant, realistic piece of a face covered in vibrant flowers. A prismatic light...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Pencil, Paper
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Plywood
Artist Comments
Artist David Shepherd promotes and explores the idea of united humanity regardless of who he paints. Focusing on the eye in this hyperrealistic piece, he surr...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil, Board
1970s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paper, Ink, Pen
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
1980s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Varnish, Acrylic, Panel
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Gouache