Realist Paintings
REALIST STYLE
Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world.
Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history.
By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.
Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.
Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.
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Style: Realist
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
"Daylight Dreamer" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Lamb
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "Daylight Dreamer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a lamb in a peaceful trance surrounded by flowers, a butterfly and a bee. This pain...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"The King's Prey" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Owl
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "The King's Prey" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an owl with a bejeweled gold crown perched atop a mossy tree stump with a charming l...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Delicate Feast" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Robin
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "Delicate Feast" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a red-breasted robin clutching a caterpillar.
About the Artist:
Claudia Griesbach-M...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Madame X" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Fox
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach- Martucci's "Madame X" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a fox in a blue gown in a fairy tale setting with pumpkins, bats and moths along a lakesid...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Oranges" classical still life, fresh-cut branch of oranges hanging on blue wall
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Oranges" is a classical stye still life of a fresh-cut branch of oranges hanging on blue wall.
Frame Dimensions 19.75 x 19.75in
Daniela Astone was born in Pisa, Italy, in 1980 a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Sesachacha Afternoon
By Lori Zummo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lori Zummo Biography
American, b. 1962
Contemporary artist Lori Zummo paints in a style evocative of the American Barbizon School. She received her BFA from Syracuse University in 1...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spring Pastures
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower left.
Framed Size: 13.5" X 15.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Navajo Crimson
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower left.
Framed Size: 14.5" X 17.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Dirty Price to Pay
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower left.
Framed Size: 43.5" X 44.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blessing of the Sun
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower left.
Framed Size: 49" X 36"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mist of the Yellowstone
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower right.
Framed Size: 23.25" X 31.25"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Misty Morning, Herefordshire
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower left.
Framed Size: 19.5" X 23.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditions
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower left.
Framed Size:29" X 28"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maroon Creek Valley
Located in Colorado Springs, US
Original oil painting on linen by Bruce Cheever.
Signature on lower left.
Framed Size: 23.25" X 27"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grapes, wine with blood orange and white bowl, Original painting, Still life art
By Kate Verrion
Located in Deddington, GB
Grapes, wine with blood orange and white bowl is an original oil painting by Kate Verrion. Kate’s photographic style gives her work an intricacy rarely found.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Board, Paper, Oil
"Sesimbra, " Portugal Ocean Waves upon Rocks Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Sesimbra" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts waves crashing in Portugal.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sparky LeBold has made a name for himself ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Letters to the Universe."
Located in Zofingen, AG
"We know that everything around us is energy, the energy of the universe. When an artist paints, images sometimes suddenly appear in her mind. This only means that she is conducting ...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The evening light.
Located in Zofingen, AG
"The plot speaks for itself. It's already evening. The dog is lying on the couch. The floor lamp is on. Comfort and warmth. The atmosphere of the house speaks volumes. Very nice and ...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Into the Waves, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil seascape painting on stretched canvas. Ready to hang but framing is suggested. Signed and dated on the back. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certif...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Orange Wrapped in Plastic" Oil Painting by Kelly Birkenruth
Located in Denver, CO
Kelly Birkenruth's "Orange Wrapped in Plastic" (2023) is an original oil painting on panel, measuring 5 x 5 x 1 inches. This captivating still life features an orange wrapped in a tr...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Puesta De Sol Espanola, " Colorado Sunset, Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Puesta De Sol Espanola" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a brilliant Colorado sunset.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sparky LeBold has made a na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Colorado Skies, " Colorado Landscape Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Colorado Skies" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a moody Colorado cloud landscape.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sparky LeBold has made a name ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Marsh Lands, " Colorado Sunset, Landscape Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Marsh Lands" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a brilliant Colorado sunset.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Sparky LeBold has made a name for hims...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Key to all doors."
Located in Zofingen, AG
"A painting is a symbol, a painting is a metaphor. This is a new work of the artist ""Reflections on Life"" to choose from. The key is a symbol, every door is a secret. Whoever choos...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pocket Full Moon 5, Original Painting, Moon, Astronomy, Nature, Night
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Full Moon 5 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still li...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Inner space 2."
Located in Zofingen, AG
"This series of works is based on the artist's impressions, communication with old and new friends. Our future is impossible without the past. We all appreciate old stories about our...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
CONTEMPORARY Fine Art Landscape Jungle Spanish Artist Carol Moreno
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Carol Moreno Lara, artistic self-taught painter. Born in Barcelona. Proposal; Embellishes unique and personal spaces through artistic painting.
A feisty woman who honors his personal...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Jims
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Jim's', oil on canvas, 45 x 30 inches, proudly presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in a photorealistic...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cap'n Crunch Pop
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Cap'n Crunch Pop', oil on canvas, 40 x 60 inches, proudly presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in a pho...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Swanson Crush on Rooti
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Swanson Crush on Rooti', oil on canvas, 40 x 60 inches, proudly presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sky Ranch
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Sky Ranch', oil on canvas, 40 x 60 inches, proudly presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in a photoreali...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ben Brown
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on canvas by Thomas Blackshear II.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 16" X 13.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pride
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Pride Cleaners', oil on canvas, 40 x 60 inches, is proudly presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in a ph...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pinkie's Pizza
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Pinkie's Pizza', oil on panel, 30 x 40 inches, proudly presented by Andra Norris Gallery in California. Terry Thompson looks for beauty in the often overlooked, painting in a photor...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hopi Maiden
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on canvas by Thomas Blackshear II.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 14.75" X 11.75"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bad to the Bone
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Thomas Blackshear II.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 16.5" X 13.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cougar Profile
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Thomas Blackshear II.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 13.5" X 16.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
David Austin Roses-original realism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
By Robert Lemay
Located in London, Chelsea
"David Austin Roses" by Robert Lemay is an exquisite original realism flower painting that captures the timeless beauty of David Austin Roses in a delicate study against a rich, dark...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Diptych of Pocket Yellowy Orange Clementine and Very Shiny Very Red Apple
Located in Deddington, GB
Very Shiny Very Red Apple is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her series of realistic oil paintings of fruit with a nod to baroque still life painting. The pa...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Last Color
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 13.5 X 15.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dessert Painting by Contemporary Artist Michael Budden Chocolate Cheesecake
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Chocolate Cheesecake
acrylic/panel
6x8 unframed, 11.5 x 13.5 framed
An acrylic painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a chocolate chees...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Where Buffalo Roam
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 31.5 X 43.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joy of Summer
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 25.75 X 30.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
One Day, Two Seasons
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 26.5 X 30.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring Fishing
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on linen by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 18.5 X 18.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer in the High Country
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 23.25 X 21.25
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
At the Edge
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on linen by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Unframed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alpine Lake
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 24.5 X 30.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Return to High Country
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on board by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower left.
Framed Dimensions: 36.75 X 46.75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Garden View (Pikes Peak from Garden of the Gods)
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on canvas by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 24.5 X 30.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wisdom
By Jie Wei Zhou
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on linen by Jie Wei Zhou.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 18 X 15
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Break in Weather
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on linen by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Unframed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early Risers
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on canvas by Scott Yeager.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 22.5 X 26.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Diptych of Sun and Moon, Original Oil Paintings, Astronomy, Planets, Nature
Located in Deddington, GB
A Diptych of Sun and Moon comprising of Pocket Sun Eclipse 2024 3 and Pocket Full Moon 5, original oil paintings by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring s...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White an Pink Peonies-original modern realism floral painting-contemporary Art
By Robert Lemay
Located in London, Chelsea
Contemporary realist painter Robert Lemay expressive a still life of flowers captured from an intimate perspective. This artwork demonstrates an attention to the delicate details of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Echo of Sunset
By Jie Wei Zhou
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on linen by Jie Wei Zhou.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 32.5 X 32.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Place for Secrets
By Jie Wei Zhou
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on linen by Jie Wei Zhou.
Signed lower right.
Framed Size: 17.5 X 17.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Enlightenment
By Jie Wei Zhou
Located in Colorado Springs, US
One of a kind, original oil painting on linen by Jie Wei Zhou.
Signed lower right.
Framed Dimensions: 25.75 X 21.75
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
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