American Realist Art
1910s American Realist Art
Lithograph
Artist Comments
A closeup of a radiant bouquet of yellow, white and red roses. Artist Jo Galang received this floral arrangement as a gift from her children on her birthday. "Small and simple things can inspire and spark happiness," says Jo. "I decided to immortalize this gift so othe...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil
2010s American Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Nick Savides depicts a front-facing view of the Bowery at the corner of Bleecker Street in New York City. Structures rise toward a deep blue November sky in contrast to the warm tone of the buildings below. "The white, red, green, and orange shapes seemed to play off one another, punctuated by windows of various shapes and sizes," describes Nick. "The shadows of the fire escape add some depth to a fairly shallow space while a woman in a red sweatshirt runs from the crosswalk toward an onlooker. On the right is the former location of CBGB, which closed in 2006."
About the Artist
Nick learned to paint from his mother when he was a child, but it wasn’t until college that he decided to be a career artist. His realist images of New York City are inspired by the drama of the city–the changing light, the spontaneous magic. Nick begins his process with reference photographs from his daily life, often shooting the same scene at multiple times of the day. He brings the images back to his Brooklyn studio where he composes a scene in Photoshop, adding and subtracting elements from multiple photographs to achieve the perfect composition before beginning to paint. “As my artwork is realistic, one might be tempted to think they are copies from nature,†says the artist. “Really, they are composed–every detail is considered. It is a balance between what is seen, what is true to nature, and what can make a good painting.â€
Words that describe this painting: Hopperesque, Hopper, NYC, New York, cityscape, Bowery, realism, cityscape, facade, street, buildings, architecture, windows, oilpaint, small, travel, architecture, travel, realism, oil painting, blue, orange
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil
2010s American Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Watercolor, Archival Paper
1940s American Realist Art
Emulsion, Black and White, Digital
Late 20th Century American Realist Art
Acrylic, Illustration Board
Late 20th Century American Realist Art
Etching
2010s American Realist Art
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Ink
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
Mid-20th Century American Realist Art
Lithograph
Late 20th Century American Realist Art
Etching
Artist Comments
"Dramatic skies rise above a peaceful coastal scene at day’s end," describes artist Mandy Main. "Clouds make an elegant sweep into the distance as their wisps...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil
1970s American Realist Art
Watercolor
2010s American Realist Art
Oil, Canvas
1920s American Realist Art
Etching
Early 20th Century American Realist Art
Archival Paper, Graphite
2010s American Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Jesse Aldana depicts an unusual cloud pattern off the coast in Southern California. Columns of sunlight cast onto the gentle slopes of the mountains in...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
Late 20th Century American Realist Art
Canvas, Paper, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Archival Paper, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
2010s American Realist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
19th Century American Realist Art
Canvas, Paper, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
1950s American Realist Art
Paper, Watercolor
2010s American Realist Art
Paper, Ink
1930s American Realist Art
Tempera, Oil, Canvas
1920s American Realist Art
Lithograph
1980s American Realist Art
Offset
2010s American Realist Art
Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s American Realist Art
Drypoint
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
1990s American Realist Art
Black and White
Early 2000s American Realist Art
Oil
2010s American Realist Art
Oil, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil, Panel
1960s American Realist Art
Lithograph
2010s American Realist Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil, Linen
Artist Comments
“Moody clouds appear in shades of blue and gray over dark waters,†describes artist Nancy Hughes Miller. “I find inspiration walking the beach, letting ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil
Artist Comments
Artist Gary Leonard juxtaposes a realistic figure clothed in a floral dress against a dreamy background that hints at a wild garden. The spotlight heightens her reserved gesture and timid expression while giving her skin a soft glow. Shadows on her face, neck, and body create a striking contrast to the lighter tones of the composition. "This work creates an atmosphere of calm, blending the woman's soft countenance and pastel greens of nature. "
About the Artist
Through composition, color, texture and more, Gary Leonard celebrates beauty. His works start with the subject, but then he lets the work evolve into a more complex composition. Oftentimes, he enjoys merging figures with abstract images and varying textures. He hopes that his works will leave the viewer with a sense of warmth and peace. When he's not making art, he enjoys listening to music and learning how to play the piano.
Words that describe this painting: figurative, figure, people, woman, fashion, standing, peaceful, oilpaint, dreamy, vertical, realism, people, realism, oil painting, beige
In the Calm...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil
1890s American Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s American Realist Art
Watercolor, Archival Paper
1950s American Realist Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Mezzotint
1940s American Realist Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil
1930s American Realist Art
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Linen, Oil, Panel
2010s American Realist Art
Photographic Paper
1980s American Realist Art
Paper, Watercolor