Contemporary Realism is a subtle combination of straightforward, traditional, representational painting with Modernist concepts. It differs from "Classical Realism" which is romantic in nature and does not reference concepts of Modern Art, and "Photorealism" which is often ironic and conceptual in nature.
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Natural images in oil by British artist; twigs, stones, flowers, leaves, water drops.
Featuring the figurative and portraiture paintings and drawings of an Israeli artist.
Paintings of flowers, gardens, historic houses, landscapes of seaport New England city, Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Based in Los Angeles and working primarily with acrylic to create figurative work which is ominous and intriguing.
On-line gallery of still life paintings and drawings by an Australian artist.
California painter whose subject matter includes still-life, bulletin boards, and books with art history references. Includes statement and resume.
Gallery of paintings by an artist from Illinois including urban landscapes and sparse interiors.
A Los Angeles based painter specializing in still life and portraiture. Includes image galleries and information about exhibitions.
British artist specializing in landscapes, close-up studies, scenes of dereliction and woodland, primarily in acrylic or watercolor.
Paintings of southwestern landscapes by artist living in New Mexico.
Showcasing the portraits, drawings, still life and landscapes of a painter from Utah. Includes information about commissions.
British artist inspired by popular culture and the manipulated and sexualized images in the media. Includes portfolio and exhibition history.
Landscapes, still life, interiors and figurative art work by contemporary realist painter.
Interior, figurative and landscape paintings.
Artist creates acrylic landscape paintings.
Focusing on figures and portraits in pencil and oil.
Boston artist specializing in large scale floral still life paintings. Includes biography and image galleries.
British artist working in oil or pastel and equally known for landscape, still life and portraiture.
Contemporary realism--painting technique of oil over tempera emulsion on traditional gesso; figurative, landscapes, interiors, cityscapes and still life art work.
German artist specializing in realistic oil paintings of oriental landscapes, portraits and scenes of North African life. Includes portfolio and biography. [English, French and German]
Italian artist specializing in the human body and death. Includes background information and portfolio.
Portfolio of a Louisiana artist including portrait, landscape and floral paintings in oil, watercolor, and colored pencil. [May not work in some browsers]
Portfolio and blog of an artist from Pennsylvania who specializes in still life.
Featuring paintings and drawings including North Carolina landscapes, travel scenes, still life and figures.
Canadian painter using landscape imagery to articulate a sense of visual sensation. Includes press reviews and portfolio.
Featuring the figurative and landscape paintings of a West Indian artist now residing in Toronto.
Tennessee oil painter known for her use of rich colors, textures, and intricate detail. Includes exhibition schedule and reviews.
British artist creating paintings from photographic representation. Includes curriculum vitae and image galleries.
Contemporary realistic still-life paintings, interiors, juxtaposed objects, floating objects and images out of context.
Still life paintings and drawings of objects and interiors, as well as landscapes by realist painter and draftsman.
Cuban artist now residing in Washington focusing on figurative and narrative work. Includes biography and portfolio.
Portfolio of a Californian artist influenced by both nature and people including Western landscapes and Native Americans.
Featuring paintings that portray the movement of water, nostalgic scenes and ink drawings.
Landscape paintings of the sea, lakes, fields, marshes, rain and storms.
Florida to Alaska landscapes; cityscapes, portraits, flowers, still-life and figurative artwork; oil and watercolor painting.
Australian artist specializing in realistic pastel drawings and oil paintings. Includes portfolio and information about commissions.
Based in Illinois and specializing in portraits and other commissions painted from photographs in acrylic or oil.
Painter of figurative, still-life, flowers, landscapes, portraits, seascapes and biblical art work.
Portfolio and exhibition schedule of an artist from New York State working primarily with oils.
The on-line portfolio and biography of a contemporary, figurative and realist painter based in Cardiff, South Wales.
British artist working with watercolor, oils, acrylics and graphite on a variety of subjects including portraits, landscapes and animals.
Resume and portfolio of a Norwegian painter of landscapes, seascapes and fjords primarily in acrylic. [English and Norwegian]
Blog and portfolio of a Scottish artist with subjects including movie character portraits, animals, figures and landscapes.
Chicago based artist specializing in narrative paintings based on found and taken black and white photographs.
Contemporary realist paintings; still life artwork and inanimate objects.
Kentucky artist specializing in close ups of familiar objects, landscapes and still-life. Includes exhibition schedule and information about commissions.
Based in the Republic of Belarus and painting a variety of subjects in a style she calls ordinary-life realism. Includes curriculum vitae and exhibition information. [English and Russian]
Portfolio of a Canadian artist influenced by Greek, Roman and Celtic mythologies, movies and fairy tales.
Still life paintings of found objects such as shells and cans.
Straightforward still-life objects painted in watercolor.
Bulgarian artist working primarily with oil. Includes gallery of landscape, still life, portrait and figural compositions.
Florida artist focusing on still life and figurative work in acyclic on canvas. Includes biography and exhibition schedule.
Indian artist focusing on nature and landscapes paintings. Includes statement, biography and information about commissions.
Specializes in realist paintings of interiors and exteriors, technology, industry, and landscapes by German artist.
Californian artist focusing on figurative, seascape and still life oil paintings. Includes portfolio and background information.
Featuring the landscapes, cityscapes, still life and portraits of a California painter. Includes biography and information about commissions.
Based in Pennsylvania and focusing on figurative work. Includes resume, portfolio and press reviews.
A Suburban retrospective of paintings by an artist from Pennsylvania.
Portfolio and blog of an artist from Minnesota focusing on still life and figurative oil paintings.
Biography and portfolio of a Chilean artist specializing in landscapes and seascapes.
Portfolio of a Houston artist specializing in realistic paintings of people, animals and still life.
Featuring the work of a Ukrainian painter focusing on landscapes, reproductions and portraits. [English, Russian and Ukrainian]
Official site of American painter offering nature, flowers, and figurative art work in vivid colors. Includes biography, interviews, videos, exhibitions, studio photographs, and galleries and presentations of his work.
Featuring the acrylic and watercolor paintings and colored pencil drawings of an artist from New York State.
British artist whose paintings are inspired by street life, architecture and social history, also creating UV backdrops and mobiles.
British artist working in Berlin and focusing on urban still life, narrative and landscape paintings, primarily in oil.
Oil painting; interiors, chair series, bathtubbie series.
The life and career of Jan Valentin Saether, one of the pioneers of the neo-figurative movement that emerged in Norway in the post-war era.
Based in Costa Rica and specializing in photorealism and surreal paintings. Includes biography and information about his technique.
Specializing in portraiture in a variety of media. Includes image galleries and biography.
Paintings of store fronts, European scenes, still life and landscapes.
Image gallery of his figure and landscape paintings, artist's biography, news, links and online store.
Based in Colorado and painting on canvas and paper; subjects include landscape, fruit, flowers and ordinary objects.
Showcasing the drawings, paintings and miniatures of a Canadian artist focusing on nature and landscapes.
Based in Wisconsin and specializing in paintings of figures with backdrops of automotive, animal and scientific imagery.
Oregon artist describing his style as emotional realism with subjects including female figurative, Western art and soulful jazz.
Non-traditional landscapes in watermedia and oil; psychological quality and unusual use of color.
Paintings and drawings by a Canadian artist working in a variety of media and inspired by animals and nature.
Contemporary realistic portrait and figurative paintings in oil and mixed media by Croatian artist living and working in Dublin, Ireland.
Dutch artist working with acrylic on linen or canvas and focusing on roses, sea views, portraits and fantasy. [English and Dutch]
Primarily landscapes as well as images of the city; also paintings of lakes and rivers, creeks and streams by Midwest based artist.
Urban scenes of New York City; floral, portraits and figurative art work in oils .
Selection of paintings by a Canadian artist exploring interior, urban, landscape and figurative themes. Includes resume and information about commissions.
Based in New Jersey and specializing in figurative seaside and underwater oil paintings. Includes artist's statement and portfolio.
Blog and portfolio of an artist from Ohio including still life and landscape paintings in oil.
Contemporary landscape painting by Chicago artist.
Scottish painter of animal or people portraits, landscapes and architecture. Includes portfolio and information about commissions.
Portraits, still life, interiors, exteriors and figurative art work by British artist.
Featuring the drawings and paintings of an Irish artist including cityscapes of Dublin, images based on Irish history, and global political themes.
Featuring the drawings and paintings of an Irish artist including cityscapes of Dublin, images based on Irish history, and global political themes.
Showcasing the drawings, paintings and miniatures of a Canadian artist focusing on nature and landscapes.
German artist specializing in realistic oil paintings of oriental landscapes, portraits and scenes of North African life. Includes portfolio and biography. [English, French and German]
Gallery of paintings by an artist from Illinois including urban landscapes and sparse interiors.
The life and career of Jan Valentin Saether, one of the pioneers of the neo-figurative movement that emerged in Norway in the post-war era.
Canadian painter using landscape imagery to articulate a sense of visual sensation. Includes press reviews and portfolio.
Featuring the figurative and portraiture paintings and drawings of an Israeli artist.
Image gallery of his figure and landscape paintings, artist's biography, news, links and online store.
A Los Angeles based painter specializing in still life and portraiture. Includes image galleries and information about exhibitions.
Portfolio and blog of an artist from Minnesota focusing on still life and figurative oil paintings.
British artist creating paintings from photographic representation. Includes curriculum vitae and image galleries.
Still life paintings and drawings of objects and interiors, as well as landscapes by realist painter and draftsman.
Portfolio of a Louisiana artist including portrait, landscape and floral paintings in oil, watercolor, and colored pencil. [May not work in some browsers]
The on-line portfolio and biography of a contemporary, figurative and realist painter based in Cardiff, South Wales.
Boston artist specializing in large scale floral still life paintings. Includes biography and image galleries.
Based in the Republic of Belarus and painting a variety of subjects in a style she calls ordinary-life realism. Includes curriculum vitae and exhibition information. [English and Russian]
Dutch artist working with acrylic on linen or canvas and focusing on roses, sea views, portraits and fantasy. [English and Dutch]
Portfolio and exhibition schedule of an artist from New York State working primarily with oils.
Blog and portfolio of a Scottish artist with subjects including movie character portraits, animals, figures and landscapes.
Bulgarian artist working primarily with oil. Includes gallery of landscape, still life, portrait and figural compositions.
Based in Los Angeles and working primarily with acrylic to create figurative work which is ominous and intriguing.
Selection of paintings by a Canadian artist exploring interior, urban, landscape and figurative themes. Includes resume and information about commissions.
Based in Costa Rica and specializing in photorealism and surreal paintings. Includes biography and information about his technique.
British artist inspired by popular culture and the manipulated and sexualized images in the media. Includes portfolio and exhibition history.
Blog and portfolio of an artist from Ohio including still life and landscape paintings in oil.
California painter whose subject matter includes still-life, bulletin boards, and books with art history references. Includes statement and resume.
British artist working in Berlin and focusing on urban still life, narrative and landscape paintings, primarily in oil.
Australian artist specializing in realistic pastel drawings and oil paintings. Includes portfolio and information about commissions.
Paintings and drawings by a Canadian artist working in a variety of media and inspired by animals and nature.
Scottish painter of animal or people portraits, landscapes and architecture. Includes portfolio and information about commissions.
British artist whose paintings are inspired by street life, architecture and social history, also creating UV backdrops and mobiles.
British artist working in oil or pastel and equally known for landscape, still life and portraiture.
Oregon artist describing his style as emotional realism with subjects including female figurative, Western art and soulful jazz.
British artist working with watercolor, oils, acrylics and graphite on a variety of subjects including portraits, landscapes and animals.
Chicago based artist specializing in narrative paintings based on found and taken black and white photographs.
Tennessee oil painter known for her use of rich colors, textures, and intricate detail. Includes exhibition schedule and reviews.
A Suburban retrospective of paintings by an artist from Pennsylvania.
Showcasing the portraits, drawings, still life and landscapes of a painter from Utah. Includes information about commissions.
Based in Wisconsin and specializing in paintings of figures with backdrops of automotive, animal and scientific imagery.
Kentucky artist specializing in close ups of familiar objects, landscapes and still-life. Includes exhibition schedule and information about commissions.
Based in Pennsylvania and focusing on figurative work. Includes resume, portfolio and press reviews.
Featuring the figurative and landscape paintings of a West Indian artist now residing in Toronto.
Florida artist focusing on still life and figurative work in acyclic on canvas. Includes biography and exhibition schedule.
Resume and portfolio of a Norwegian painter of landscapes, seascapes and fjords primarily in acrylic. [English and Norwegian]
Featuring the work of a Ukrainian painter focusing on landscapes, reproductions and portraits. [English, Russian and Ukrainian]
Based in Colorado and painting on canvas and paper; subjects include landscape, fruit, flowers and ordinary objects.
Featuring paintings and drawings including North Carolina landscapes, travel scenes, still life and figures.
British artist specializing in landscapes, close-up studies, scenes of dereliction and woodland, primarily in acrylic or watercolor.
Portfolio and blog of an artist from Pennsylvania who specializes in still life.
Italian artist specializing in the human body and death. Includes background information and portfolio.
Featuring the landscapes, cityscapes, still life and portraits of a California painter. Includes biography and information about commissions.
Based in Illinois and specializing in portraits and other commissions painted from photographs in acrylic or oil.
Portfolio of a Californian artist influenced by both nature and people including Western landscapes and Native Americans.
Focusing on figures and portraits in pencil and oil.
Featuring the acrylic and watercolor paintings and colored pencil drawings of an artist from New York State.
Cuban artist now residing in Washington focusing on figurative and narrative work. Includes biography and portfolio.
Californian artist focusing on figurative, seascape and still life oil paintings. Includes portfolio and background information.
Indian artist focusing on nature and landscapes paintings. Includes statement, biography and information about commissions.
Portfolio of a Houston artist specializing in realistic paintings of people, animals and still life.
Specializing in portraiture in a variety of media. Includes image galleries and biography.
Based in New Jersey and specializing in figurative seaside and underwater oil paintings. Includes artist's statement and portfolio.
Featuring paintings that portray the movement of water, nostalgic scenes and ink drawings.
Paintings of store fronts, European scenes, still life and landscapes.
On-line gallery of still life paintings and drawings by an Australian artist.
Portfolio of a Canadian artist influenced by Greek, Roman and Celtic mythologies, movies and fairy tales.
Biography and portfolio of a Chilean artist specializing in landscapes and seascapes.
Natural images in oil by British artist; twigs, stones, flowers, leaves, water drops.
Contemporary realistic still-life paintings, interiors, juxtaposed objects, floating objects and images out of context.
Still life paintings of found objects such as shells and cans.
Non-traditional landscapes in watermedia and oil; psychological quality and unusual use of color.
Official site of American painter offering nature, flowers, and figurative art work in vivid colors. Includes biography, interviews, videos, exhibitions, studio photographs, and galleries and presentations of his work.
Specializes in realist paintings of interiors and exteriors, technology, industry, and landscapes by German artist.
Landscape paintings of the sea, lakes, fields, marshes, rain and storms.
Contemporary realistic portrait and figurative paintings in oil and mixed media by Croatian artist living and working in Dublin, Ireland.
Contemporary realist paintings; still life artwork and inanimate objects.
Interior, figurative and landscape paintings.
Florida to Alaska landscapes; cityscapes, portraits, flowers, still-life and figurative artwork; oil and watercolor painting.
Paintings of flowers, gardens, historic houses, landscapes of seaport New England city, Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Landscapes, still life, interiors and figurative art work by contemporary realist painter.
Straightforward still-life objects painted in watercolor.
Paintings of southwestern landscapes by artist living in New Mexico.
Contemporary realism--painting technique of oil over tempera emulsion on traditional gesso; figurative, landscapes, interiors, cityscapes and still life art work.
Urban scenes of New York City; floral, portraits and figurative art work in oils .
Contemporary landscape painting by Chicago artist.
Painter of figurative, still-life, flowers, landscapes, portraits, seascapes and biblical art work.
Portraits, still life, interiors, exteriors and figurative art work by British artist.
Artist creates acrylic landscape paintings.
Primarily landscapes as well as images of the city; also paintings of lakes and rivers, creeks and streams by Midwest based artist.
Oil painting; interiors, chair series, bathtubbie series.
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