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Daniel Hughes Paintings

Canadian, b. 1968
After completing his MFA at New York Academy of Art in 1995, Dan Hughes studied in Florence, Italy, through the Ontario College of Art. During this period he moved towards "observational realism." According to critic Donald Kuspit, observational realism depicts the world exactly as it appears to be. But Hughes brings color into this vision - he creates "a beautiful friction" between warm and cool tones. “Figures just excited me. … It’s the hardest thing to do. Painting the figure is the biggest challenge,” he suggested. “I’m a problem solver. My dad was a mathematician, and he’s a problem solver, so I think I got it from him. Learning how to paint the figure is all about problem solving. How do I make that look real? How do I turn that? How do I make that light look proper? How do I understand anatomy? It’s not something you’re born with at all.” - Dan Hughes Hughes received the Elizabeth Greenshields Award for Figurative Art in 1991 and 1995. He has had solo shows throughout Canada, England and the US, and was part of a prestigious group show at The National Portrait Gallery in London (2005). He was shortlisted for the British Portrait Prize in 2012, was shortlisted for the Canadian Portrait Prize in 2015 and received Honourable mention at the Kingston Portrait Prize in 2017.
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Artist: Daniel Hughes
Sleeping Girls - contemporary, figurative, portrait, acrylic, oil on board
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This realistic painting, a portrait of children, is by internationally recognized artist Daniel Hughes. Daniel Hughes is known best perhaps for his true-to-life figurative paintings. Early in his life, Hughes was strongly influenced by the work of his artist mother and her friends, many of whom were renowned British artists. He grew up drawing…never in color books but on six-foot lengths of computer paper. Hughes was especially drawn to the figurative paintings of British artists of the 1950s. His aesthetic focuses on a realistic interpretation, composition, light, harmony, and emotion. Hughes' work, like this acrylic and charcoal painting of two little girls sleeping...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Oil, Board

Apollo - small, detailed, expressive, male, figurative, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
It is a striking portrait. Canadian artist Daniel Hughes is known for his stunning, realistic paintings. Hughes' attention to detail, the natural colour palette and ‘true to life’ re...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Reclining Nude - elegant, abstracted figurative, nude, female, oil on paper
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Dan Hughes pays homage to classical painting techniques with a loose hand. Bold, modulated colour brushstrokes showcases formal composition in a new and refreshing light. Well known ...
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2010s Contemporary Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

Antonio Lopez Garcia - red, blue, male, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian realist painter Dan Hughes pays homage to fellow painter and member of the "New Spanish Realists," Antonio Lopez Garcia. The glowing hyper-realis...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nude Back - soft, colorful, abstracted figurative, nude, female, oil on paper
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Sensuous portrait of a nude woman in an abstracted red and grey environment. Daniel Hughes pays homage to classical painting techniques with a loose hand. Bold, modulated colour brus...
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2010s Abstract Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

Atticus - grey, yellow, young male, figurative, portrait, oil, collage on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This collage and mixed media portrait by Dan Hughes captures a moment in the young life of a child. Realistically rendered the figure is framed in warm grey and butter yellow. Afte...
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2010s Contemporary Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Oil, Acrylic

Self Portrait - cool, expressive, male, figurative, oil and collage on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In a closely cropped self-portrait, with snowy beard and hair awry, Dan Hughes explores the theme of observational realism. A moment of emotional tension is amplified by blurred feat...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Self Portrait) No 02 - male, figurative, abstracted, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hughes pays homage to classical painting techniques with a loose hand. Bold, modulated color brushstrokes showcases formal composition in a new and refreshing light. This exquisite s...
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2010s Contemporary Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gavin - grey, yellow, young male, figurative, portrait, oil, collage on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This collage and mixed media portrait by Dan Hughes captures a moment in the young life of a child. Realistically rendered the figure is framed in warm grey, pale blue and yellow. ...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Oil, Acrylic

Diver No 1 - green, purple, portrait, male, abstract figurative, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A diver caught as he’s jumping into the water is the dynamic subject of this new portrait by Daniel Hughes. The Canadian artist is known for his stunning, realistic paintings. In this piece the image of a man in swimming trunks...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Oil

Twilight #1 - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This realistic oil painting is a portrait of a young Kenyan girl by Daniel Hughes. Internationally recognized as a fine artist, Daniel Hughes has painted a haunting image with this ...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Self Portrait (2021) - vibrant, expressive, red, male, figurative, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this haunting self-portrait by Canadian realist Dan Hughes, the artist’s face seems to emerge from a rich red background. Hughes is known for his sensitive and engaging figurative...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sculptor - expressive, male, figurative, realism, portrait, oil on canvas
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This super realistic image of an older man, head slightly tilted as he looks soberly through reflective lenses is a poignant psychological portrait by Dan Hughes. An octane blue halo...
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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Canadian (b.1968) Original large FEMALE PORTRAIT STUDY oil painting
By Daniel Hughes
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Artist: Daniel Hughes (1968-) Canadian Title: "The Red Dress" Medium: oil on canvas Size: 101cm x 76cm Condition: very good Notes: After completing his MFA at New York Academy of A...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Daniel Hughes, Self Portrait
By Daniel Hughes
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In a closely cropped self-portrait, with snowy beard and hair awry, Dan Hughes explores the theme of observational realism. A moment of emotional tension is amplified by blurred feat...
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Sandra
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Rob
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This bust image of a young man in contemporary dress staring from beneath shadowed brows is a poignant psychological portrait. Rendered skillfully in cool blues, black and red-brown,...
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Rob
Rob
H 16 in W 10 in
Amber
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hughes has a strong reputation as a portrait painter, and as a painter of nudes. In this painting, he combines that talent, and pays homage to classical painting techniques with a lo...
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2010s Contemporary Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait 2016
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Stunning self portrait, rife with ambiguity. Exceptional use of architectural details, and classical use of light. (b.1968, Kingston, ON) Well known for his sensitive and though...
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Andrew - bold, expressive, male, masculine, figurative, portrait, oil on panel
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
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Self Portrait
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hughes pays homage to classical painting techniques with a loose hand. Bold, modulated color brushstrokes showcases formal composition in a new and refreshing light. This exquisi...
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2010s Contemporary Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nude Study
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hughes spent a number of years living and painting in New York. His work was recently featured in a group exhibition in Chelsea. Part of his urban landscape series, the New York S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Panel, Oil

New York Subway, Number 2
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This unusual self portrait is situated with in the New York subway, which Hughes knows well from his time living and studying in New York. Hughes has combined his passion for portrai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Panel, Oil

Shayne 1
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Powerful portrait of Canadian artist Shayne Dark, one of Hughes' favourite subjects. Hughes pays homage to classical painting techniques with a loose hand. Bold, modulated color brus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Lesley
By Daniel Hughes
Located in Bloomfield, ON
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Daniel Hughes Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Lesley
H 49.5 in W 37.5 in

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Find a wide variety of authentic Daniel Hughes paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Daniel Hughes in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Daniel Hughes paintings, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Ciba Karisik, Sara MacCulloch, and Amanda Besl. Daniel Hughes paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,800 and tops out at $11,000, while the average work can sell for $4,200.

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