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Daniel Hughes Figurative 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
Fireflies II - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas
Fireflies II - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas

Fireflies II - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas

By Daniel Hughes

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This realistic oil portrait of a young man is by Daniel Hughes. In a field surrounded by the magical glow of dozens of fireflies, a young man stands alone, looking towards hills in ...

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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Fireflies I - American Realist Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century
Fireflies I - American Realist Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century

Fireflies I - American Realist Oil Painting on Canvas, 21st Century

By Daniel Hughes

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This realistic oil portrait of a young man is by Daniel Hughes. In a field surrounded by the magical glow of dozens of fireflies, a young man stands alone, looking towards the hills...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Daniel Hughes Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Reclining Nude - elegant, abstracted figurative, nude, female, oil on paper
Reclining Nude - elegant, abstracted figurative, nude, female, oil on paper

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 Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

Atticus - grey, yellow, young male, figurative, portrait, oil, collage on canvas
Atticus - grey, yellow, young male, figurative, portrait, oil, collage on canvas

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Oil, Acrylic

Self Portrait - cool, expressive, male, figurative, oil and collage on canvas
Self Portrait - cool, expressive, male, figurative, oil and collage on canvas

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Gavin - grey, yellow, young male, figurative, portrait, oil, collage on canvas
Gavin - grey, yellow, young male, figurative, portrait, oil, collage on canvas

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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Oil, Acrylic

Nude Back - soft, colorful, abstracted figurative, nude, female, oil on paper
Nude Back - soft, colorful, abstracted figurative, nude, female, oil on paper

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 Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper

Take Me Home Tonight - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas
Take Me Home Tonight - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas

Take Me Home Tonight - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas

By Daniel Hughes

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This oil portrait painting of a young woman in a summer dress is by Daniel Hughes. Celebrated internationally as a fine portrait artist, Daniel Hughes’ masterful, realistic work oft...

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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

White Horse - contemporary, figurative, animal, portrait, oil on canvas
White Horse - contemporary, figurative, animal, portrait, oil on canvas

White Horse - contemporary, figurative, animal, portrait, oil on canvas

By Daniel Hughes

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This figurative oil painting of a white horse is by Daniel Hughes. The masterful work of Daniel Hughes is highly regarded internationally. Known for his exceptionally detailed, real...

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2010s Realist Daniel Hughes Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sleeping Girls - contemporary, figurative, portrait, acrylic, oil on board
Sleeping Girls - contemporary, figurative, portrait, acrylic, oil on board

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 Figurative Paintings

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Twilight #2 - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas
Twilight #2 - contemporary, figurative, portrait, oil on canvas

Twilight #2 - 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 Figurative Paintings

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Self Portrait (2021) - vibrant, expressive, red, male, figurative, oil on canvas
Self Portrait (2021) - vibrant, expressive, red, male, figurative, oil on 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 Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Sandra

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Rob

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Find a wide variety of authentic Daniel Hughes figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative 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 figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Chikako Okada, Ifeoluwa Alade, and Bryan Mark Taylor. Daniel Hughes figurative 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 $8,300, while the average work can sell for $3,500.