Face Paintings
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paper, Acrylic, Gouache
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Watercolor
1930s Modern Nude Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1920s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Gouache, Laid Paper
1970s American Modern Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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
2010s Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Charcoal
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Oil
1950s American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Oil
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Gold Leaf, Silver
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Late 20th Century Surrealist Interior Paintings
Oil
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1930s Art Nouveau Nude Paintings
Oil
2010s Portrait Paintings
Oil
1960s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Paper, Charcoal
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
17th Century Dutch School Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1920s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil
Late 19th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Rococo Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings
Oil
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Gouache
20th Century Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Sumi Ink, Rag Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Paper
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Post-Modern Nude Paintings
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper, Graphite
2010s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Acrylic, Pencil
2010s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Wood, Oil
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
1890s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil, Cardboard
2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Ink, Acrylic, Pigment
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Art Deco Paintings
Oil
1930s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper
1950s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Linen, Oil
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
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