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Photorealist Paintings

PHOTOREALISM

A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and tools, like projectors and airbrushes, borrowed from the worlds of commercial art and design.

Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly, if vaguely, familiar. It’s the stuff of yellowing snapshots and fugitive memories. The bland and the garish alike flicker between crystal-clear reality and dreamy illusion, inviting the viewer to contemplate a single moment rather than igniting a story.

The virtues of the “photo” in Photorealist art — infused as they are with dazzling qualities that are easily blurred in reproduction — are as elusive as they are allusive. “Much Photorealist painting has the vacuity of proportion and intent of an idiot-savant, long on look and short on personal timbre,” John Arthur wrote (rather admiringly) in the catalogue essay for Realism/Photorealism, a 1980 exhibition at the Philbrook Museum of Art, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At its best, Photorealism is a perpetually paused tug-of-war between the sacred and the profane, the general and the specific, the record and the object.

Robert Bechtle invented Photorealism, in 1963,” says veteran art dealer Louis Meisel. “He took a picture of himself in the mirror with the car outside and then painted it. That was the first one.”

The meaning of the term, which began for Meisel as “a superficial way of defining and promoting a group of painters,” evolved with time, and the core group of Photorealists slowly expanded to include younger artists who traded Rolleiflexes for 60-megapixel cameras, using advanced digital technology to create paintings that transcend the detail of conventional photographs.

On 1stDibs, the collection of Photorealist art includes work by Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack, Charles Bell and others.

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Style: Photorealist
"Bentley Flying B" (2021) by Shan Fannin, Acrylic Painting, Classic Blue Car
Located in Denver, CO
"Bentley Flying B" by Shan Fannin is an original acrylic painting depicting a close up view of a grill and hood ornament of a classic blue Bentley. Born 1969 in California, artist ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Cotton Canvas

Azure Tempest -original modern realism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. In "Azure Tempest," Lia Madsen presents a breathtaking vista o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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By Michael Ward
Located in East Hampton, NY
Acrylic Canvas 20x16 Photo Realism 2018 The largest and last in a series of paintings of this southern California icon. About the Artist: Michael Ward began his artistic career do...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Rajah of Sarawak - Mid-Century Mens Magazine - Pulp Adventure Magazine
Located in Miami, FL
Male illustration Illustration - Sir James Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak, KCB (29 April 1803[1] – 11 June 1868), was a British adventurer whose exploits in the Malay Archipelago...
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1950s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Knock - you will open, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: Knock - you will open Sise: 39.5x29.5 inches, (100x75 cm) Medium: Oil on Canvas Hand painted, original, one of a kind, Ready to Hang Step...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Young Blonde Girl Portrait Egg Tempera - Style of Thomas Hart Benton
By Robert Collins
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous pointillist egg tempera portrait of young blonde girl by Robert Joseph Collins (American, 1922-2011), 1947. Signed "Collins" and dated "'47." U...
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1940s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Illustration Board

Large Acrylic Photorealist Painting Nature Scene Water & Light David Kessler
Located in Surfside, FL
DAVID KESSLER (American born 1950 - ) Greyed Magic #2 (Water and Light Series) Acrylic on canvas Hand signed and titled with artist's studio stamp on verso 60 inches x 84 inches David T. Kessler was born in Park Ridge, New Jersey in 1950. He attended Arizona State University, where he received the award for Outstanding Graduate in Studio Art in 1972. In 1973, David was one of 12 painters accepted into the graduate program at The San Francisco Art Institute, where he received his M.F.A. in 1975. He is well known for his holographic airbrush paintings on aluminum. His paintings have been exhibited internationally since 1977, with shows in Tokyo, Strasbourg, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Scottsdale, and New York. Kessler's paintings are in the permanent collections of The Strasbourg Contemporary Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, The Minnesota Museum of Art, The Museum of the Rhode Island School of Design, The Santa Barbara Museum, The Barrington Art Center, and others. Within Arizona, his work is in the collections of The Phoenix Art Museum, The Scottsdale Center for the Arts, The Tucson Museum of Art, Arizona State University Art Museum, and Northern Arizona University Art Museum. Photorealism is a genre of art that encompasses painting, drawing and other graphic media. An American art movement that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Photorealism evolved from Pop Art as a counter to Abstract Expressionism as well as Minimalist art movements. Though Photorealists share some aspects of American realists, such as Edward Hopper, they tried to set themselves as much apart from traditional realists as they did Abstract Expressionists. Photorealists were much more influenced by the work of Pop artists and were reacting against Abstract Expressionism. The word Photorealism was coined by Louis K. Meisel in 1969 and appeared in print for the first time in 1970 in a Whitney Museum catalogue for the show "Twenty-two Realists." It is also sometimes labeled as Super-Realism, New Realism, Sharp Focus Realism...
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20th Century Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Future Worship - Contemporary, Blue, Internet, Woman, Redhead, Female
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Future Worship, 2012 Oil on canvas (Signed on reverse) 86.61 H x 47.24 W in 220 H x 120 W cm "Worship" represents the worshiped objects of the consumerist society – oil, money and I...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Three Dinghies, original 36x48 contemporary landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
Adorable dinghies awaiting their chance at some action, bobbiing up and down, stirring up the waters below. Verging on popart, this contemporary, original oil painting is a joy to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Pontiac Cheiftain" (2021) by Shan Fannin, Acrylic Painting, Classic Yellow Car
Located in Denver, CO
"Pontiac Cheiftain" by Shan Fannin is an original acrylic painting depicting a close up view of a fin and ornament of a classic yellow Pontiac. Born 1969 in California, artist Shan...
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Linen

"Moontide", Alexander Volkov, 24x48, Oil on Canvas, Photorealism, Landscape
Located in Dallas, TX
"Moontide" by Alexander Volkov is an original oil on canvas. This painting is a photorealistic view of the moonlight reflecting on the waters surface. The moon is hidden behind the c...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Still-Life with Grapes, Copper Vessel & Wine
By Manuel Ventura Millán
Located in Soquel, CA
Soft and realistic mid century still life of a basket overflowing with clusters of ripe grapes, beside a copper vessel and a glass of white wine, by Manuel Ventura...
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Mid-20th Century Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Anything in Heaven or Earth by K Husslein Hyperrealistic Still life
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of dark background. Reminding us of old master paintings, this is a brand new painting full elegance and ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing port Essaouira Morocco oil on canvas painting seascape pier boats
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez Frameless
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Comfort Zone 1
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mulholland Drive Original Photorealistic Oil Enamel Colorful Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ross Tamlin's unique photorealistic compositions merge traditional painting methods with modern industrial techniques to create captivating works of art. Using layers of oil and enamel paint, Tamlin creates an illusion of corrugation that adds depth and texture to his pieces. His use of industrial imagery and found objects is a nod to contemporary art, while his bold color palette and incorporation of text is a nod to the Pop Art movement. Tamlin created this one-of-a-kind, vibrant, and colorful painting measuring 44 inches high by 42.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep with oil and enamel paint on canvas. The sides of the canvas are painted in a continuation of the front eliminating the need for framing. In addition to being signed by the artist on the front, the artwork also comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery. The certificate guarantees the authenticity and provenance of the artwork. Free delivery is available for those in the local Los Angeles area, and affordable worldwide shipping is available for US and international art collectors. In this artwork, Tamlin reworks the traditional idea of landscape painting by incorporating text and familiar places' names, such as ski resorts, painted in large letters over the colorful photorealistic painted corrugated metal. This photorealistic painting by Ross Tamlin is so expertly executed that it perfectly mimics the texture and appearance of corrugated metal, even when seen in person. However, upon much closer inspection from the side at a nearly 90-degree angle, the levelness of the canvas is revealed, allowing you to appreciate the skillful brushwork of oil and enamel paint that gives the amazing illusion of depth and texture. With meticulous attention to detail, Tamlin imparts extraordinary depth to the painting, creating a finish that emulates the shine of polished metal and further enhances the piece's realistic appearance. This original artwork stands as a testament to Tamlin's remarkable talent and precision, demonstrated through the inclusion of even the smallest details, such as the masterfully painted rusty rivet holes. Tamlin's works are represented by Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles and are held in private collections worldwide, including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, Switzerland, and France. Corporate collections include ING Bank, Babcock & Brown, Barclays Bank, Saville Hotel Group, Savills Property Group, Minter Ellison, Hai Win Shipping, Allkotes Pty Ltd, Blue Scope Steel Pty Ltd, Sieper & Co., A. P. Moller Maersk Group, Grant Thomas Management, Maridan Pty Ltd, Esprit Changeware Pty Ltd, Maritime Transport Ltd, London. Artspace Warehouse has been representing and exhibiting Ross Tamlin's original artworks since 2015. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of affordable original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artspace Warehouse prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EDUCATION 1979 – 1981 NZ Certificate of Town Planning (3 Years) 1982 Emigrated to Australia, 1989 Australian citizenship 1985 Fine Arts Certificate (Meadowbank) (not completed) 1987 Graphic Arts Certificate, Brisbane 1988 – 1997 Paint/Colour Laboratory Technician SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2014 Soho Galleries, Sydney, Australia 2013 Soho Galleries, Sydney, Australia 2012 Paintbox Fineart, Canberra, ACT, “Melange” 2011 Jackman Gallery, St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia 2010 Harrison Gallery, Paddington, Australia 2008 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2007 Paintbox Gallery, Braddon, Canberra, Australia 2007 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2006 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2005 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2005 Paintbox Gallery, Braddon, Canberra, Australia 2004 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2003 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2002 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2001 1+2 Artists Studio Gallery, Rozelle 2000 New Aesthetix Gallery, Camperdown, Sydney, Australia GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2024 Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 “Urban Thoughts”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2019 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, Palm Springs, CA 2018 AAF Hong Kong 2018 New York AAF, NY, USA 2018 Morris Art Prize; Gold Coast, Queensland 2018 Art Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, California 2017 SOHO Galleries, Sydney, group exhibitions 2017 Gallery Beneath, Moolloolaba, Queensland, group show 2017 Whistler Contemporary Gallery, Whistler, BC, Canada 2017 Artspace Warehouse Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 2017 AAF New York, NY, USA 2017 AAF Battersea, London, UK 2017 Palm Springs Art Fair, Palm Springs, California USA, represented by Artspace Warehouse 2016 Stockholm AAF 2016, Sweden, represented by Retrospect Planet 2016 Artspace Warehouse Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 2016 Kunstwarenhaus Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland 2016 SOHO Galleries, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2016 Art Hamptons, represented by Artspace Warehouse LA 2016 AAF Hong Kong 2016 New York AAF, USA, represented by Artspace Warehouse LA 2016 Asia Contemporary, Hong Kong 2016 Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, USA, represented by 2016 Artspace Warehouse 2016 Whistler Contemporary Gallery, Whistler, Canada 2016 Caldera Art Exhibition, Murwillumbah, Northern NSW 2015 AAF Singapore 2015 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2015 Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, USA, represented by 2015 Artspace Warehouse 2015 London AAF, Battersea, March, represented by 2015 Retrospect Planet 2015 Asian Contemporary, Hong Kong, March, represented by Retrospect Planet 2015 New York AAF, USA, represented by Artspace Warehouse LA 2015 Hong Kong AAF, May, represented by Retrospect Planet 2015 Kunstwarenhaus Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland 2015 Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington, Brisbane 2015 Stockholm AAF 2015, Sweden represented by Retrospect Planet 2015 Group Show SOHO Galleries, “Realism” Sydney, NSW 2015 Singapore AAF 2015 Hamburg AAF, Germany 2015 Mosman Art Prize, Sydney, 2014 Brussels AAF, Belgium, represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 Milan AAF, Italy, represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 London AAF, UK, represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 Hong Kong AAF; represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 Asian Contemporary (Hong Kong) 2014 Singapore AAF (May) 2014 Stockholm AAF, Sweden (October) 2014 Amsterdam AAF, Netherlands 2014 Hamburg AAF, Germany 2014 Singapore AAF, Singapore 2014 Northern Rivers Kyogle Pop Up exhibition (November) 2014 Soho Galleries, Xmas group exhibition 2013 Brussels AAF, Belgium, represented by Retrospect Planet 2013 Milan AAF, Italy, represented by Retrospect Planet 2013 Hong Kong AAF, Hong Kong, represented by Retrospect Planet 2013 Asian Contemporary Art Show,JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong 2013 Melbourne Art Fair, represented by Manyung Gallery, 2013 A Book about Death (international travelling art show) Tweed Art Gallery, Murwillumbah, NSW 2013 Hong Kong Contemporary Art Show, Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong 2013 Stockholm AAF, Stockholm, Sweden 2013 Amsterdam AAF, Amsterdam, Holland 2013 Hamburg AAF , Hamburg, Germany 2013 Singapore AAF, Singapore 2013 Seattle AAF, Seattle, USA, represented by Manyung Gallery 2013 Whistler Village Art Gallery, Whistler, BC, Canada 2012 Redsea Gallery,Group Exhibition, Brisbane 2012 Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show, Toowoomba, QLD 2012 Brussels AAF, Belgium, represented by Retrospect Gallery 2012 New York AAF, New York, USA 2012 Envie D’Art, Paris, France & London UK 2012 Art Melbourne AAF, Melbourne 2012 Hamptons Art Fair, July, New York, USA 2012 Wilson Art Prize, Lismore, Northern NSW 2012 Shanghai Art Fair, China, October 2012 Toronto International Art Fair, Canada 2012 Singapore Affordable Art Fair, represented by Retrospect Gallery 2012 Hamburg Affordable Art Fair, Germany 2012 Border Art Prize, Tweed River Art Gallery, Murwillumbah, NSW 2012 Whistler Village Art Gallery, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada 2011 Redsea Gallery Brisbane 2011 Traffic Jam Gallery, Sydney 2011 Manyung Gallery, Sorrento & Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2011 Baldarchy 2011 2011 A Royal Exhibition,Newcastle, Harrison Galleries in conjunction with Mirvac Residential 2011 Art Melbourne 2011 2011 Retrospect Gallery, Gold Coast,QLD “Fusions” 2011 Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular Show 2011 Mission to Seafarers Victoria, ANL Maritime Art Prize Show, Melbourne, Victoria 2011 London Art Show ,Battersea, UK 2011 Singapore Art Show, represented by Retrospect Gallery 2011 Balmain Art & Craft Show, Sydney 2010 Art Melbourne 2010 2010 Retrospect Gallery, Byron Bay, NSW 2010 Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, Victoria 2010 Paintbox Gallery, Canberra, ACT “Contained” 2010 Gallery Beneath, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland 2010 Manyung Sorrento Gallery, Mornigton, Victoria 2009 Art Melbourne 09 2009 Retrospect Gallery, Byron Bay, NSW 2009 Manyung Gallery, Mt. Eliza, Victoria 2009 ANL Mission to Seafarers Art Prize 2009 Art Sydney 09 2009 Balmain Art & Craft Show 2008 Stanthorpe Art Prize 08, Queensland 2008 Art Melbourne 08 2008 Art Brisbane 08 2008 Gallery Schubert, Gold Coast, QLD 2008 Art Sydney 08 2008 Manyung Gallery,Mt Eliza,Victoria 2007 Roxy Gallery, Kyogle, He-art Group Show, Northern NSW 2007 Paintbox Gallery, Fulham, London, UK 2007 Melbourne Affordable Art Show 2007 Cape Gallery, Byron Bay, Northern NSW 2007 Art Sydney 07 2006 Melbourne Affordable Art Show, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, VIC 2006 Art Sydney 06, RHI and Horden Pavillion, Sydney 2006 “Australia Calling” Dulwich art fair, London, UK 2006 Bentley Art Show, Northern Rivers NSW 2006 Austrade International Global promotion package 2006 London Autumn Art Fair, London, UK 2006 Art Ireland 06 2006 Balmain Art Show, Sydney 2006 Signature of Sydney 2005 Paintbox Gallery, Braddon, Canberra, ACT 2005 Melbourne Affordable Art Show, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, VIC 2005 Gallery New Quay, Docklands, Melbourne, VIC 2005 ArtwithHeart, Fine Art Charity Exhibition and Auction, Docklands, Melbourne, VIC 2005 Bruce Wattling Gallery, Newstead, Brisbane, QLD 2005 Bentley Art Show, Northern Rivers NSW 2005 Art Sydney 05, RHI and Horden Pavillion, Sydney 2005 Balmain Art Show, Sydney 2005 Shanghai Biennale,China,represented by Rushcutters Bay gallery 2004 Stanthorpe Arts Festival, Stanthorpe, QLD 2004 Nimbin Autumn Show, Northern NSW 2004 Cape Byron Gallery,Byron Bay, Northern NSW 2004 Melbourne Affordable Art Show,Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, VIC 2004 Sydney Affordable Art Show, Fox Studios, Sydney 2004 Balmain Art & Craft Show, Sydney 2004 Redhill Gallery, Brisbane, QLD 2004 Emporium Gallery, Brisbane, QLD 2003 Frances Keevil Group Show, White City Tennis Club, Sydney 2003 Sydney Affordable Art Show, Fox Studios 2003 Balmain Art & Craft Show, Sydney 2003 “New Faces-Fresh Paint #3. Made From Australia Galleries...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Brown Longhorn
Located in Natchez, MS
This gorgeous brown longhorn appears as though it's stepping out of the darkness to meet you. Santibáñez Servat has created the perfect visual representation of an animal typical to...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Depth of Night" - Seascape painting of crashing waves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steven Nederveen's art is a testament to the complex and ever-evolving relationship between humans and nature. His vivid nature scenes, often seemingly uplifting and idyllic, also reveal the darker aspects of our connection with the natural world. Through his work, Nederveen explores the dualities of our relationship with nature - the love and destruction that can coexist within us. His masterful use of color and light illuminates the beauty and mystery of natural environments such as oceans and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Fort Mott, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Landscape at sunset. Grassy field, hills, goldenrod. Abstracted realism. :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the a...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bowl of Cherries, Photorealist Acrylic Painting by Charles Wildbank
Located in Long Island City, NY
A bright, photorealistic still-life painting of a silver bowl full of cherries, perched atop a white marble surface. The artist has taken immaculate care to preserve the shiny aspect...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"A Shot to the Heart" by Karina Rodríguez, Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"A Shot to the Heart" is an exquisitely detailed contemporary still life by Karina Rodríguez, rendered in oil on panel in 2024 and depicts a box of crayons. This artwork is framed in...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Heart & Soul Opens No. 4 - Photorealistic Painting of Powerful Ocean Waves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Steven Nederveen's art is a testament to the complex and ever-evolving relationship between humans and nature. His vivid nature scenes, often seemingly uplifting and idyllic, also reveal the darker aspects of our connection with the natural world. Through his work, Nederveen explores the dualities of our relationship with nature - the love and destruction that can coexist within us. His masterful use of color and light illuminates the beauty and mystery of natural environments such as oceans and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Orange Under Wraps
Located in Greenwich, CT
American, b. 1948 What is “sharp focus” drawing? Put very simply, it is a rendering with refined, precise line and tone to create a lifelike representation of the subject matter. It...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Buoys"
Located in Edgartown, MA
Michel Brosseau was born in Nantes and has lived in Bordeaux for many years. Both cities are on the Atlantic coast of France and have rich maritime histories, highlighted by prospero...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Your Warmth is infectious by K. Husslein Impasto Landscape Mountain Painting
Located in DE
Katharina Husslein's textural and abstract paintings vividly encapsulate the vibrancy and movement found in a bouquet of flowers. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Enjoying each Moment by K. Husslein Impasto Landscape Architecture Painting
Located in DE
Katharina Husslein's textural and abstract paintings vividly encapsulate the vibrancy and movement found in a bouquet of flowers. This series differs from Husslein’s more controlled...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Kiss - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Love, Joyful, Realism, Minimalism
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey: "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with c...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Emeralds" photorealist contemporary seascape of waves crashing on Northeast U.S
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Emeralds" is a photorealist contemporary seascape of waves crashing on the Northeastern U.S. coast Frame Dimensions 15.75 x 23.75in Edward Minoff Graduated with honors from NYU's...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Agelada", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ali Ghassan's "Agelada" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a orange cow with yellow ear tags licking its nose with green and blue graffiti ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Six Windows, Myrtle Ave (Photo-Realist Oil Painting of Classic NYC Red Building)
Located in Hudson, NY
Photo-realist oil painting of a classic red brick building exterior in New York City Oil on linen mounted on panel in a handmade walnut frame 10 x 27 x 2 inches framed Wire backing ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Walking Distance
Located in East Hampton, NY
Denim Jeans and high heeled shoes Photorealist painter Cindy Press. Works by Cindy can be seen in Bloomingdales NYC Shoe Dept. Photorealist Figurative Pai...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Independent, Contemporary art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: Independent, Sise: 39.5x59 inches, (100x150 cm) Medium: Oil on Canvas Hand painted, original, one of a ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Please Sir - Framed Original Photorealist Dog Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic oil paintings. He paints realistic imagery based on real-world inspirations. His original artworks show that everyday obj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bust Female - Hyperrealistic Figurative Portrait Oil Painting Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Combining photorealistic oil painting on canvas with the illusion of computer-rendered graphics, Jose Carlos Zubiaur’s original artworks transcend the depth of a hyperrealistic three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Obstacle" (2024) by Karina Rodríguez, Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"The Obstacle" is an exquisitely detailed contemporary still life by Karina Rodríguez, rendered in oil on panel in 2024 that depicts a stack of colored clay balls and a bird made of ...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Garden's Flower" (2023) by Pegah Samaie, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Pegah Samaie's (CA based) "Garden's Flower" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a garden plant with leaves that are purple and green variegated with white. About the...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Chinese Desserts - Photorealist Fruit Tart Grapes Cupcake Colorful Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic oil paintings. He paints realistic imagery based on real-world inspirations. His original artworks show that everyday obj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Champion, Figurative Art, Contemporary Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: Champion Sise: 53x77 inches, (135x195 cm) Medium: Oil on Canvas Hand painted, original, one of a kind, This oil painting called "Champion" is a brilliant and moving work of art that captures the intense determination of a young child. In the picture, we see a kid who has been trying to lift a sports bar for about a year. The incredible level of detail and photorealism in this painting is truly amazing. The raw emotion and power in this image is sure to capture the imagination and hearts of viewers. This is a must-have addition to any art collection. About the artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich was born on February 12, 1967 in Kremenchuk, Ukraine. Attended Dnepropetrovsk Art School. EV Vuchetich from 1983 to 1987, and National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture from 1990 to 1996 graduated with Masters degree in Fine Art. After becoming a member of the Union of Artists of Ukraine, Mr. Varvarov received the category of artist-restorer of easel painting in...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Acidulcis" (2024) By Anthony Waichulis, Original Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Denver, CO
Anthony Waichulis' "Acidulcis" is an original, handmade oil still-life painting that depicts a bowl of lemons on a wooden table, with bright sunlight shining in through the partially...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sports boats oil on board painting seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez Frame size 42x50 cm.
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sunkissed Peaches -original hyper-realism fruit oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. “Sunkissed Peaches” by Ann Goldberg is a radiant example of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Shallow Waters' Contemporary Blue Photorealist painting of the sea, sand, rocks
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Shallow Waters' is a realist Contemporary Seascape Painting by Marc Esteve. Sea, sand and waves make for a composition that is beautiful and tranquil. You can hear the rolling waves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Origin Photorealistic Artwork Oil Enamel Painting on Canvas: New York to Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ross Tamlin's unique photorealistic compositions merge traditional painting methods with modern industrial techniques to create captivating works of art. Using layers of oil and enamel paint, Tamlin creates an illusion of corrugation that adds depth and texture to his pieces. His use of industrial imagery and found objects is a nod to contemporary art, while his bold color palette and incorporation of text is a nod to the Pop Art movement. Tamlin created this one-of-a-kind, vibrant, and colorful painting measuring 42 inches high by 36 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep with oil and enamel paint on canvas. The sides of the canvas are painted in a continuation of the front eliminating the need for framing. In addition to being signed by the artist on the front, the artwork also comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery. The certificate guarantees the authenticity and provenance of the artwork. Free delivery is available for those in the local Los Angeles area. Affordable worldwide shipping is available for U.S. and international art collectors. In this artwork, Tamlin reworks the traditional idea of landscape painting by incorporating text and familiar places' names, such as California destinations, painted in large letters over the colorful photorealistic painted corrugated metal. This photorealistic painting by Ross Tamlin is so expertly executed that it perfectly mimics the texture and appearance of corrugated metal, even when seen in person. However, upon much closer inspection from the side at a nearly 90-degree angle, the levelness of the canvas is revealed, allowing you to appreciate the skillful brushwork of oil and enamel paint that gives the amazing illusion of depth and texture. With meticulous attention to detail, Tamlin imparts extraordinary depth to the painting, creating a finish that emulates the shine of polished metal and further enhances the piece's realistic appearance. This original artwork stands as a testament to Tamlin's remarkable talent and precision, demonstrated through the inclusion of even the smallest details, such as the masterfully painted rusty rivet holes. Tamlin's works are represented by Artspace Warehouse Los Angeles and are held in private collections worldwide, including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, Switzerland, and France. Corporate collections include ING Bank, Babcock & Brown, Barclays Bank, Saville Hotel Group, Savills Property Group, Minter Ellison, Hai Win Shipping, Allkotes Pty Ltd, Blue Scope Steel Pty Ltd, Sieper & Co., A. P. Moller Maersk Group, Grant Thomas Management, Maridan Pty Ltd, Esprit Changeware Pty Ltd, Maritime Transport Ltd, London. Artspace Warehouse has been representing and exhibiting Ross Tamlin's original artworks since 2015. The gallery has been a 1stdibs partner since 2014 with consistently excellent reviews from clients worldwide. The gallery exhibits a large selection of affordable original artworks from established and emerging international artists with diverse backgrounds at high standards. Artspace Warehouse is known to provide accurate descriptions, images, reliable services, communication, and delivery. The gallery's commitment to customer satisfaction means that clients can invest in art with confidence, knowing they have a reputable and established art gallery backing their acquisition. Artspace Warehouse prioritizes our clients' peace of mind by ensuring a seamless and worry-free art-buying experience. REPRESENTATION Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA EDUCATION 1979 – 1981 NZ Certificate of Town Planning (3 Years) 1982 Emigrated to Australia, 1989 Australian citizenship 1985 Fine Arts Certificate (Meadowbank) (not completed) 1987 Graphic Arts Certificate, Brisbane 1988 – 1997 Paint/Colour Laboratory Technician SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2014 Soho Galleries, Sydney, Australia 2013 Soho Galleries, Sydney, Australia 2012 Paintbox Fineart, Canberra, ACT, “Melange” 2011 Jackman Gallery, St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia 2010 Harrison Gallery, Paddington, Australia 2008 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2007 Paintbox Gallery, Braddon, Canberra, Australia 2007 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2006 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2005 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2005 Paintbox Gallery, Braddon, Canberra, Australia 2004 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2003 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2002 Rushcutters Bay Gallery, Sydney, Australia 2001 1+2 Artists Studio Gallery, Rozelle 2000 New Aesthetix Gallery, Camperdown, Sydney, Australia GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2024 Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY 2023 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 “Urban Thoughts”, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2021 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong 2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2019 Affordable Art Fair New York 2019 Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, Palm Springs, CA 2018 AAF Hong Kong 2018 New York AAF, NY, USA 2018 Morris Art Prize; Gold Coast, Queensland 2018 Art Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, California 2017 SOHO Galleries, Sydney, group exhibitions 2017 Gallery Beneath, Moolloolaba, Queensland, group show 2017 Whistler Contemporary Gallery, Whistler, BC, Canada 2017 Artspace Warehouse Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 2017 AAF New York, NY, USA 2017 AAF Battersea, London, UK 2017 Palm Springs Art Fair, Palm Springs, California USA, represented by Artspace Warehouse 2016 Stockholm AAF 2016, Sweden, represented by Retrospect Planet 2016 Artspace Warehouse Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 2016 Kunstwarenhaus Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland 2016 SOHO Galleries, Sydney, NSW, Australia 2016 Art Hamptons, represented by Artspace Warehouse LA 2016 AAF Hong Kong 2016 New York AAF, USA, represented by Artspace Warehouse LA 2016 Asia Contemporary, Hong Kong 2016 Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, USA, represented by 2016 Artspace Warehouse 2016 Whistler Contemporary Gallery, Whistler, Canada 2016 Caldera Art Exhibition, Murwillumbah, Northern NSW 2015 AAF Singapore 2015 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, USA 2015 Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, USA, represented by 2015 Artspace Warehouse 2015 London AAF, Battersea, March, represented by 2015 Retrospect Planet 2015 Asian Contemporary, Hong Kong, March, represented by Retrospect Planet 2015 New York AAF, USA, represented by Artspace Warehouse LA 2015 Hong Kong AAF, May, represented by Retrospect Planet 2015 Kunstwarenhaus Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland 2015 Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington, Brisbane 2015 Stockholm AAF 2015, Sweden represented by Retrospect Planet 2015 Group Show SOHO Galleries, “Realism” Sydney, NSW 2015 Singapore AAF 2015 Hamburg AAF, Germany 2015 Mosman Art Prize, Sydney, 2014 Brussels AAF, Belgium, represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 Milan AAF, Italy, represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 London AAF, UK, represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 Hong Kong AAF; represented by Retrospect Planet 2014 Asian Contemporary (Hong Kong) 2014 Singapore AAF (May) 2014 Stockholm AAF, Sweden (October) 2014 Amsterdam AAF, Netherlands 2014 Hamburg AAF, Germany 2014 Singapore AAF, Singapore 2014 Northern Rivers Kyogle Pop Up exhibition (November) 2014 Soho Galleries, Xmas group exhibition 2013 Brussels AAF, Belgium, represented by Retrospect Planet 2013 Milan AAF, Italy, represented by Retrospect Planet 2013 Hong Kong AAF, Hong Kong, represented by Retrospect Planet 2013 Asian Contemporary Art Show,JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong 2013 Melbourne Art Fair, represented by Manyung Gallery, 2013 A Book about Death (international travelling art show) Tweed Art Gallery, Murwillumbah, NSW 2013 Hong Kong Contemporary Art Show, Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong 2013 Stockholm AAF, Stockholm, Sweden 2013 Amsterdam AAF, Amsterdam, Holland 2013 Hamburg AAF , Hamburg, Germany 2013 Singapore AAF, Singapore 2013 Seattle AAF, Seattle, USA, represented by Manyung Gallery 2013 Whistler Village Art Gallery, Whistler, BC, Canada 2012 Redsea Gallery,Group Exhibition, Brisbane 2012 Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show, Toowoomba, QLD 2012 Brussels AAF, Belgium, represented by Retrospect Gallery 2012 New York AAF, New York, USA 2012 Envie D’Art, Paris, France & London UK 2012 Art Melbourne AAF, Melbourne 2012 Hamptons Art Fair, July, New York, USA 2012 Wilson Art Prize, Lismore, Northern NSW 2012 Shanghai Art Fair, China, October 2012 Toronto International Art Fair, Canada 2012 Singapore Affordable Art Fair, represented by Retrospect Gallery 2012 Hamburg Affordable Art Fair, Germany 2012 Border Art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Enamel

"Loopy" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Loopy" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an open box of pastries filled with multi-colored donuts with decadent toppings. Gregory was b...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Board

Boxfish and Great Dane - Figurative Animal Painting Original Oil on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel is an artist, a musician and an author. He has studied music at Boston University, Mannes College of Music, the Juilliard School (Doctorate), and art at the Boston Mus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Wine Vine" Still Life in Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
"Wine Vine" Still Life in Oil on Masonite Still life of a wine glass among grapevines by Susan Reinier (American, b. 1978). Signed and dated "S Reinier 2012" on the right edge of th...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

The Thorny Roses - Contemporary, Red, Female, Cityscape, Figurative Painiting
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
The Thorny Roses, 2022 Oil on canvas 23 5/8 H x 19 11/16 W in. 60 H x 50 W cm The painting imagines a city in a continuous present in which elements of the past intertwine with elem...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Level 10" (2024) by Karina Rodríguez, Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Level 10" is an exquisitely detailed contemporary still life by Karina Rodríguez, rendered in oil on panel in 2024 that depicts a red ball and a handful of jacks. This artwork is fr...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Mum II - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, City Scape, Women, Street Art
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten. The open spaces, sometimes cool and bright, at other times heavily saturated with co...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Stack One (Parlor), " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Stack One (Parlor)" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a tall stack of five glazed donuts, with toppings, piled on top of each other. A...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil

Her Rebirth - 21st Century, Contemporary, Black and White, Woman, Africa Hair
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. This painting depicts a young woman who suffered the death of her beloved father, who was a pillar in her life, and this affected her greatly, and she ended up running out of strength. After a long time of internal mental struggle, she decided to become an incredible woman in honor of her late father. About Artist Penuel Heber Madeira...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

Mini Macintosh 2-original impressionism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. "Mini Macintosh 2" by James Zamora stands as a captivating tes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

History Of Men - Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Cityscape, Woman, Blue
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
History Of Men, 2021 Oil on canvas 23 5/8 H x 19 11/16 W in. 60 H x 50 W cm The painting imagines a city in a continuous present in which elements of the past intertwine with elemen...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

New York to Sydney via LAX, SFO, HNL, & TYO - Photorealistic Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ross Tamlin's unique photorealistic compositions merge traditional painting methods with modern industrial techniques to create captivating works of art. Using layers of oil and enamel paint, Tamlin creates an illusion of corrugation that adds depth and texture to his pieces. His use of industrial imagery and found objects is a nod to contemporary art, while his bold color palette and incorporation of text is a nod to the Pop Art movement. Tamlin created this one-of-a-kind, vibrant, and colorful painting measuring 54-inches high by 44-inches wide and 1.25 inches deep with oil and enamel paint on canvas. The sides of the canvas are painted in a continuation of the front, eliminating the need for framing. In addition to being signed by the artist on the front, the artwork also comes with a certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery. The certificate guarantees the authenticity and provenance of the artwork. Free local Los Angeles are delivery. Affordable U.S. and worldwide shipping available. In this artwork, Tamlin reworks the traditional idea of landscape painting by incorporating text and familiar places' names, such as Metropolitan cities, painted in large letters over the colorful photorealistic painted corrugated metal. This photorealistic painting by Ross...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Enamel

Corgi - Adorable Original Framed Dog Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stuart Dunkel has spent decades refining his hyper-realistic style. He paints realistic imagery based on real-world inspirations. His paintings show that everyday objects can be fasc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Board

"The White Witch Moth", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch’s (US based) "The White Witch Moth" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a moth on a grey background. Artist Statement: I am an oil painter based ou...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

"Sky 61" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
James Van Fossan's "Sky 61" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a skyscape of grey and white clouds arching through a blue sky and the sunlight dances through it.
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Panel, Oil

"Insatiable" Contemporary Hyperrealism Framed Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Insatiable" is a framed acrylic work on canvas by Ariel Vargassal, depicting a man in a suit being bombarded by sugary donuts while holding a daisy complete with a bumblebee. The hy...
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2010s Photorealist Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Photorealist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Photorealist paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, green, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Gregory Block, James Zamora, Ian Hornak, and Kathleen Keifer. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Photorealist paintings, so small editions measuring 3.5 inches across are also available. Prices for paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $585,000, while the average work sells for $3,772.

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