Doug Newton Paintings

After attending Stanford University, Doug Newton studied at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Post school, he worked as an art director for a number of years in Los Angeles and New York. His early works were in a suburban surrealism mode. While painting the American landscape, houses and gardens, mostly from imagination, he also drew and painted extensively from the figure. He began painting still lives of food, toys, candy and household objects. The still life painting became his main interest. Mr. Newton has been in numerous group shows across the country as well as four one person shows. His paintings are in many private collections. He was also chosen to do a residency at Fundación Valpariaso in Andalusia Spain in 2012. _______________ ESSAY by Dr. Sonia Coman Doug Newton's hard candy: the confection of painting Doug Newton's paintings are about… painting. The hyperrealist technique of trompe l'oeil or “trick the eye” is knowingly playful. It simultaneously calls attention to the illusion of a different material—for example, translucent candy wrappers—and the reality of the layers of paint, masterfully applied to the canvas. In that, Newton's paintings pay homage to an esteemed series of trompe l'oeil masters, from Inquisition-era Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán to Gilded-Age American painter William Michael Harnett. But Newton adds something new to the genre. His paintings revel in the effortlessness of their illusionistic effect, celebrating the tension between the abstract quality of a brushstroke and the precise representational image it renders in the viewer's eye. The reflections we often see on Newton's canvases heighten this unapologetic presence of multiple materialities—real, perceived, and imagined. Unlike shadows that extend across surfaces, the reflections of Newton's depicted chocolates and ribbons sink into something resembling a mirror. This murky reflective surface is at odds with the angle and the opacity of the main surface, i.e. the painted canvas itself. The doubling of the depicted objects through these spectral, distorted reflections draws attention to the fact that painting, too, is a (subjective) reflection of some form of reality, be it everyday objects or less palpable things like the artist's inner world. Newton's choice of candy and ribbons as privileged subject matter conjures up memories of childhood and notions of play, pleasure, and comfort. However, enlarged and decontextualized, Newton's candy assumes a different, more serious dimension, inviting the viewer to turn the banal on its head. I find Newton's paintings of confections akin to group portraits. To me, they provide a meditation on the nature of painting. “Confectionery” comes from the Latin “confectio,” which means “something made by putting together.” That stands true of candy as it does of painting. The effect on the consumer of a good piece of candy, like that of a good painting, is the result of an elaborate, multi-layered process—one that we're invited to “unwrap” in our minds' eyes as we enter Doug Newton's realm of confection as painting. ~Dr. Sonia Coman (Art Historian, currently: Director of Digital Engagement, Washington National Cathedral)

Artist: Doug Newton

Doug NewtonCamellia Branch, colorful, still life, superealsim, 2018

$1,100

Camellia Branch, colorful, still life, superealsim

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with ...

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2010s Photorealist Doug Newton Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Doug NewtonDoll, Dog, and Bear, yellow tones, toys oil painting, 2026

$2,500

Doll, Dog, and Bear, yellow tones, toys oil painting

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Doll, Dog and Bear, 20” x 24” x 1.5”, o/c, $2500 Description: This original oil painting, "Doll, Dog and Bear," is a still life inspired by a child's beloved companions. The artist...

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2010s American Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doug NewtonRed Spirals, colorful, superrealism, photorealism, 2018

$1,200

Red Spirals, colorful, superrealism, photorealism

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with all the ways light can transfo...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Doug NewtonMany Chocolates, colorful foil wrapped chocolate candy w reflections, 2024

$2,200

Many Chocolates, colorful foil wrapped chocolate candy w reflections

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Essay about Doug Newton's artwork Doug Newton's hard candy: the confection of painting Doug Newton's paintings are about… painting. The hyperrealist technique of trompe l'oeil or “...

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2010s Contemporary Doug Newton Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Doug NewtonSpring Onions, oil on canvas, food, realistic, 2018

$800

Spring Onions, oil on canvas, food, realistic

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with ...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doug NewtonQuartet

$1,400

Quartet

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with ...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Oil

Doug NewtonQuattro, 2024

$2,500

Quattro

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Doug Newton’s hyper realistic artworks are created from direct observation without the use of photographs. He achieves an astonishing degree of verisimilitude in his still life oil ...

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2010s Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Adam LehrLes Gros Prunes, plums still life, circa 1900

$8,000

H 25.5 in W 33 in

Les Gros Prunes, plums still life

By Adam Lehr

Located in New York, NY

This still life of Plums is a top notch example of 19th century still life painting! Beautiful quality and striking but also spare and honest in nature which is what typified Americ...

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Early 1900s American Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bill WimanGirl in a Chair, Large Painting by Bill Wiman, 1978

$30,000

H 83 in W 84.5 in

Girl in a Chair, Large Painting by Bill Wiman

By Bill Wiman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Bill Wiman, American (1940 - ) Title: Girl in a Chair Year: 1978 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 82 x 83.5 in. (182.88 x 212.09 cm) Frame: 83 x 84.5 inches

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1970s Photorealist Doug Newton Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Maximilian CicconeSTILL LIFE OF FLOWERS AND FRUIT - Italian School - Oil on Canvas Italy Painting, 2002

$2,498

H 23.63 in W 35.44 in

STILL LIFE OF FLOWERS AND FRUIT - Italian School - Oil on Canvas Italy Painting

By Maximilian Ciccone

Located in Napoli, IT

Still life of Flowers and Fruit - Maximilian Ciccone Italia 2002 - Oil on canvas cm.60x90. This oil on canvas painting is an incredible example of the artist's ability to capture bre...

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Early 2000s Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Olga NikitinaHydrangea Flowers Bouquet, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, 25x25cm, 2025

$348

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 0.79 in

Hydrangea Flowers Bouquet, Impressionist Oil on Canvas, 25x25cm

By Olga Nikitina

Located in Zofingen, AG

Hydrangea Flowers - Floral Harmony – Original Oil Painting on Canvas by Olga Nikitina Hydrangea Painting is an original oil painting by Olga Nikitina, created with a palette knife i...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

John Tarantola"Sebastian" (2014) By John Tarantola, Realist Portrait Oil Painting, 2014

$2,000

H 12 in W 12 in

"Sebastian" (2014) By John Tarantola, Realist Portrait Oil Painting

By John Tarantola

Located in Denver, CO

John Tarantola's original nude portrait "Sebastian" (2014) is a beautiful realist painting done with oil on panel, which depicts a young red-haired man looking down and forward, in a...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Angela WakefieldColourful Original Painting of English Country Garden Flowers by British Artist, 2012

$4,831

H 29 in W 23 in D 1.75 in

Colourful Original Painting of English Country Garden Flowers by British Artist

By Angela Wakefield

Located in Preston, GB

Colourful original painting of a beautiful English Country Garden with Flowers by leading British Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. Art measu...

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2010s Contemporary Doug Newton Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Tina IngrahamStill Life with Blue Pitcher and Gerber Daisy, 2018

$4,600

H 19 in W 23 in D 2 in

Still Life with Blue Pitcher and Gerber Daisy

Located in Greenville, DE

Still Life with Blue Pitcher and Gerber Daisy, 2018 by Tina Ingraham (b. 1947); Oil on linen; 19 x 23 inches; framed 20 x 24 inches. Influenced by Old Master works, mosaics, and cont...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Derek QuannSmall Oil Painting of Cottages in the Mournes in Ireland by Contemporary Artist, 1985 Circa

$1,361

H 11 in W 13 in D 2 in

Small Oil Painting of Cottages in the Mournes in Ireland by Contemporary Artist

Located in Preston, GB

Small Vintage Oil Painting of Cottages in the Mournes in Ireland by Contemporary Artist, Derek Quann Art measures 8 x 6 inches Frame measures 1...

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Late 20th Century Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Brooks AndersonKingdom (In Memory), 2023

Unavailable|~~$12,500~~

H 36 in W 72 in D 2 in

Kingdom (In Memory)

By Brooks Anderson

Located in Burlingame, CA

The impressionist land and water scene from Brooks Anderson. This estuary scene of Marin captures you and takes you on a journey from stream to ocean. Artist signed, titled and dated...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sarah Victoria ScottGlass of Red Wine, Still Life Interior, Oil Painting Study, Canvas Panel, 2026, 2026

$538

H 7 in W 5 in D 0.2 in

Glass of Red Wine, Still Life Interior, Oil Painting Study, Canvas Panel, 2026

Located in Preston, GB

Glass of Red Wine, Still Life Interior, Oil Painting Study, Canvas Panel, by Contemporary British Artist, Sarah Victoria Scott (2026) Art measures 5 x 7 inches Glass of Red Wine is an elegant contemporary still life by British artist Sarah Victoria Scott, painted in 2026. With expressive, confident brushwork and a refined understanding of colour, Scott captures the simple pleasure of a glass of red wine, elevating an everyday subject into a sophisticated painterly study. The rich crimson tones of the wine glow beautifully within the delicately rendered glass, contrasting harmoniously against the cool blue backdrop and deep charcoal shadows. Reflections and highlights are suggested with remarkable economy, allowing the transparent form of the glass to emerge through loose yet purposeful strokes of oil paint. The warm ochre tabletop anchors the composition, creating a striking balance between light, atmosphere and colour. Both contemporary and timeless, this intimate oil study celebrates the beauty found in life’s quieter moments. It would make a wonderful addition to a modern interior or a collection of contemporary British still life paintings...

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2010s Contemporary Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Sarah Victoria ScottWhiskey in Glass Tumbler, Still Life Interior Oil Painting on Canvas Panel, 2026, 2026

$538

H 7 in W 5 in D 0.2 in

Whiskey in Glass Tumbler, Still Life Interior Oil Painting on Canvas Panel, 2026

Located in Preston, GB

Whiskey in Glass Tumbler, Still Life Interior Oil Painting on Canvas Panel, by Contemporary British Artist, Sarah Victoria Scott, 2026 Art measures 5 x 7 inches Whiskey in Glass ...

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2010s Contemporary Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Drexel Caraway McNayWarm Toned Realistic Interior Still Life of Freshly Picked Persimmons, 1964

$650

H 19 in W 23 in D 2.13 in

Warm Toned Realistic Interior Still Life of Freshly Picked Persimmons

Located in Houston, TX

Realistic still life painting of persimmons by Texas artist Drexel Caraway McNay (1910-1989). The work features a bowl overflowing with persimmons set against a dark background. Sign...

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1960s American Realist Doug Newton Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Doug Newton 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 pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Doug Newton 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 Photorealist style. Not every interior allows for large Doug Newton paintings, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fiona Smith, Christopher Cook, and Shawn Sullivan. Doug Newton paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $1,400, while the average work can sell for $1,150.