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Realist art attempts to portray its subject matter without artifice. Similar to naturalism, authentic realist paintings and prints see an integration of true-to-life colors, meticulous detail and linear perspectives for accurate portrayals of the world. 

Work that involves illusionistic techniques of realism dates back to the classical world, such as the deceptive trompe l’oeil used since ancient Greece. Art like this became especially popular in the 17th century when Dutch artists like Evert Collier painted objects that appeared real enough to touch. Realism as an artistic movement, however, usually refers to 19th-century French realist artists such as Honoré Daumier exploring social and political issues in biting lithographic prints, while the likes of Gustave Courbet and Jean-François Millet painting people — particularly the working class — with all their imperfections, navigating everyday urban life. This was a response to the dominant academic art tradition that favored grand paintings of myth and history. 

By the turn of the 20th century, European artists, such as the Pre-Raphaelites, were experimenting with nearly photographic realism in their work, as seen in the attention to every botanical attribute of the flowers surrounding the drowned Ophelia painted by English artist John Everett Millais.

Although abstraction was the guiding style of 20th-century art, the realism trend in American modern art endured in Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and other artists’ depictions of the complexities of the human experience. In the late 1960s, Photorealism emerged with artists like Chuck Close and Richard Estes giving their paintings the precision of a frame of film.

Contemporary artists such as Jordan Casteel, LaToya Ruby Frazier and Aliza Nisenbaum are now using the unvarnished realist approach for honest representations of people and their worlds. Alongside traditional mediums, technology such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence and immersive installations are helping artists create new sensations of realism in art.

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Style: Realist
Forgotten Dwelling, Original Painting
Forgotten Dwelling, Original Painting

Forgotten Dwelling, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A weathered farmhouse stands silent against a late fall sky, its boarded windows holding the echoes of another time. Dry grasses and bare trees seem to lean inw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Gentle Thaw, Original Painting
Gentle Thaw, Original Painting

Gentle Thaw, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Soft winter light settles over a frozen marsh, where ice and water merge in subtle harmony. Muted grasses and distant trees dissolve into mist, creating a hus...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Pennsylvania Redbud , Oil Painting
Pennsylvania Redbud , Oil Painting

Pennsylvania Redbud , Oil Painting

By Jay Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In April, before leaves form a green canopy over the forest floor, smaller redbuds bloom on the ground. These flowers create a pink haze in the distance. The sc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

'Stony Brook ' by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas Painting
'Stony Brook ' by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas Painting

'Stony Brook ' by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas Painting

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 16.75" x 20.5" oil on canvas painting is by contemporary artist, Eve Cornejo. This landscape painting captures a secluded natural setting rendered in a realist style. At its cen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Frozen Reflections, Original Painting
Frozen Reflections, Original Painting

Frozen Reflections, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Early morning light glimmers across a winding winter creek, scattering pale blues and cool shadows between the intricate weave of bare branches. Water moves ben...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

"Little Visitor" by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting
"Little Visitor" by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting

"Little Visitor" by Eve Cornejo, Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 20" x 26" oil painting on canvas by Russian-American artist Eve Cornejo features a waterscape and reddish, rocky beach. The pelican just off-center in the composition, which app...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View from the Bridge, Original Painting
View from the Bridge, Original Painting

View from the Bridge, Original Painting

By Candice Eisenfeld

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A quiet river winds through a grove of trees. The warm glow at the horizon in mid-October creates a dreamlike mist and softens the scene.Artist Candice Eisenfel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Final Destination, Original Painting
Final Destination, Original Painting

Final Destination, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Once a vessel of journeys, now surrendered to the stillness of time. A faded blue car rests among tangled grasses, its open doors whispering of roads long forgo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Standing Proud, Original Painting
Standing Proud, Original Painting

Standing Proud, Original Painting

By Art Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A house proudly stands against a fiery sky, its weathered walls and darkened windows hinting at stories left untold. Artist Art Clark drew inspiration from hi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

A Surprising Center, Original Painting
A Surprising Center, Original Painting

A Surprising Center, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A squash and a chocolate-covered maraschino cherry rest on a green table. Split open, they reveal rich colors and textures in their cores. In this still life, a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Thin Ice, Original Painting
Thin Ice, Original Painting

Thin Ice, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A narrow channel of ice stretches across a serene winter field, its delicate cracks revealing nature’s subtle strength and fragility. Soft washes of umber, gr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Lilypads on the River, Oil Painting
Lilypads on the River, Oil Painting

Lilypads on the River, Oil Painting

By Shela Goodman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A river scene unfolds with quiet vitality, alive with hidden movement. Frogs, bugs, fish, and tadpoles hide above and below the water's surface. Reeds and water...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Last Frost, Original Painting
Last Frost, Original Painting

Last Frost, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Fading sunlight lingers across frosted fields and bare trees along a rural path at dusk. Tire tracks guide the eye toward the horizon, glowing with warm amber l...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Purple Iris Mountain, Oil Painting
Purple Iris Mountain, Oil Painting

Purple Iris Mountain, Oil Painting

By Jay Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The late afternoon light casts a soft glow on the mountain peaks. Purple irises bloom in the foreground, adding a touch of color to the moody landscape. Althoug...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Ripley, Ohio, Original Painting
Ripley, Ohio, Original Painting

Ripley, Ohio, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Weathered brick facades in varying colors line the main street of historic Ripley, Ohio. The town played an important role in the history of the Underground Rai...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Banjo, Oil Painting
Banjo, Oil Painting

Banjo, Oil Painting

By Nikolay Rizhankov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A banjo rests on a sunlit step beside a glass of wine and a bouquet of flowers. A weathered wooden door and cracked wall behind it add rustic charm. Rich, class...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Cuore Della Casa, Original Painting
Cuore Della Casa, Original Painting

Cuore Della Casa, Original Painting

By Art Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An abandoned cottage with chipped stucco and worn paint reveals the passage of time. Despite the worn, weathered architecture, life persists as vibrant flower...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Purple Iris #4, Original Painting
Purple Iris #4, Original Painting

Purple Iris #4, Original Painting

By Jay Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jay Jense depicts an iris patch in his backyard. It portrays a moment of a humid spring evening, capturing a vivid memory of seeing the blooms in the lig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Tall Palm, Oil Painting
Tall Palm, Oil Painting

Tall Palm, Oil Painting

By Kent Sullivan 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A tall palm tree stands against an evening thunderhead, illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun. Carefully blended colors capture the essence of the dra...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Frozen Silence, Original Painting
Frozen Silence, Original Painting

Frozen Silence, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A quiet expanse stretches beneath a pale sky, where the lake and horizon merge in muted, cool tones. This winter landscape speaks of stillness, endurance, and t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Last Light On, Original Painting
Last Light On, Original Painting

Last Light On, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Evening shadows deepen around a quiet rural home. Surrounding trees and overgrown grass soften the stark outlines of the house. A single pale window holds the d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Courtyard, Oil Painting
Courtyard, Oil Painting

Courtyard, Oil Painting

By David Qiyi Liu

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A sunlit outdoor scene features a spread of fresh produce on a wooden table, accompanied by a folded cloth draped over a chair. Layered glazing techniques and d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Thawing Time, Original Painting
Thawing Time, Original Painting

Thawing Time, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A tranquil winter scene unfolds in this watercolor, where a partially frozen river winds through a quiet, snow-covered forest. Tall trees frame the foreground, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Rural Reflections, Original Painting
Rural Reflections, Original Painting

Rural Reflections, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A barn stands at the corner of a dirt road, capturing the quiet poetry of rural life. Reflected in the still water below, the structure’s weathered textures a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Dreaming of Palm Trees, Original Painting
Dreaming of Palm Trees, Original Painting

Dreaming of Palm Trees, Original Painting

By John Jaster

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster shares a relaxing summer scene of blue skies over a turquoise sea lapping onto a white sandy beach. Two empty red chairs await to be filled...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Shining Through, Original Painting
Shining Through, Original Painting

Shining Through, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A serene woodland bathes in dappled sunlight. Tall trees cast shadows across a winding road and the grass, while streaks of light add a sense of peace to the sc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Spirit Tree, Original Painting
Spirit Tree, Original Painting

Spirit Tree, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A tall, weathered tree stretches toward a colorful sky, its bare branches silhouetted against soft, dreamy hues. Dark green foliage below anchors the scene, whi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Language of the Sky, Oil Painting
Language of the Sky, Oil Painting

Language of the Sky, Oil Painting

By Tiffany Blaise

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Ocean waves crash onto the shore beneath a dramatic, stormy sky, with colors dancing throughout the scene. This seascape evokes the idea of finding light in d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Throwing Shade, Oil Painting
Throwing Shade, Oil Painting

Throwing Shade, Oil Painting

By Kent Sullivan 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The sun pierces through the morning mist, casting a warm, golden glow on the fields and meandering stream below. The aerial view captures the scale, depth, and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Fireflies, Oil Painting
Fireflies, Oil Painting

Fireflies, Oil Painting

By Jesse Aldana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Dawn's first rays bathe the Los Angeles skyline, casting a burnished glow over the iconic palm trees. Billowing clouds add a touch of softness to the scene. T...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Monhegan Morning - Fog and Seagulls, Oil Painting
Monhegan Morning - Fog and Seagulls, Oil Painting

Monhegan Morning - Fog and Seagulls, Oil Painting

By Steve Boggs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Mist lingers over the distant ocean, softening the horizon and capturing the mystic beauty of Monhegan Island in the early morning. Waves and currents weave thr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Calm Waters, Original Painting
Calm Waters, Original Painting

Calm Waters, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A gently flowing river reflects the soft glow of a warm summer morning, creating a sense of calm and stillness. A towering tree casts deep shadows over the wa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Nature's Bounty, Oil Painting
Nature's Bounty, Oil Painting

Nature's Bounty, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The vibrant colors in this piece highlight a dynamic interplay of orange and green hues, evoking freshness and vitality. It captures the essence of abundance ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Secret Pond, Oil Painting
Secret Pond, Oil Painting

Secret Pond, Oil Painting

By Stanislav Sidorov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This oil painting captures the warmth of an evening sunset, casting a golden glow over a serene pond. The rich hues of the trees contrast with the vibrant ref...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Coconut Palm Trees and the Blue Sky, Oil Painting
Coconut Palm Trees and the Blue Sky, Oil Painting

Coconut Palm Trees and the Blue Sky, Oil Painting

By Suren Nersisyan

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Towering coconut palm trees stretch into a vibrant blue sky, their fronds swaying gently in the breeze. Expressive strokes and texture bring out the details o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Ignite, Original Painting
Ignite, Original Painting

Ignite, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A weathered can rests beside a Bible atop a wooden stool. Golden wheat stalks rise from a small tin cup, adding a touch of nature and warmth to the scene. The a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Winter's Chill, Original Painting
Winter's Chill, Original Painting

Winter's Chill, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A narrow, half-frozen stream winds through a snow-covered field, reflecting the soft light of a pale winter sky. Bare trees frame the scene and lead the gaze in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Northwest of Heaven, Original Painting
Northwest of Heaven, Original Painting

Northwest of Heaven, Original Painting

By Art Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Time stands still at a derelict farm nestled in a sweeping valley. A meandering stream adds movement and direction to the scene. Towering mountains rise in th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Sky Study, Oil Painting
Sky Study, Oil Painting

Sky Study, Oil Painting

By Jill Poyerd

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this serene study of a cloud-filled sky, artist Jill Poyerd captures a sense of depth through the gradual texture change in the receding horizon. The soft,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Mid-Century Landscape, by Francis Kughler, Oil on Panel Painting
Mid-Century Landscape, by Francis Kughler, Oil on Panel Painting

Mid-Century Landscape, by Francis Kughler, Oil on Panel Painting

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This signed oil on panel landscape painting by Francis Kughler measuring 28.5" x 40 x 1.5" features two rows of trees during the colder weather. In the center of the composition is a...

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist More Art

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mountain Top Splendor, Oil Painting
Mountain Top Splendor, Oil Painting

Mountain Top Splendor, Oil Painting

By Art Clark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An abandoned house stands in solitude atop a mountain, its peeling paint and broken roof telling stories of time gone by. Wildflowers scatter around. Twisted ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Fruit of the Vine, Original Painting
Fruit of the Vine, Original Painting

Fruit of the Vine, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Dwight Smith depicts a modern interpretation of a strawberry plant. Ready for harvest, the fruit grows from the silverware that represents vines. This wa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Horizon X, Oil Painting
Horizon X, Oil Painting

Horizon X, Oil Painting

By Mandy Main

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An atmospheric seascape captures a dynamic sunset through vivid gradients of orange and yellow stretching across the sky while the ocean glows in deep red. Brig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

14th and California
14th and California

14th and California

By Jesse Aldana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
At an intersection in Santa Monica, silence holds sway beneath a rapturous composition of clouds at sunset.

About the Artist
Jesse’s scenes of Los ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Winter Panorama, Oil Painting
Winter Panorama, Oil Painting

Winter Panorama, Oil Painting

By Jill Poyerd

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The painting highlights the beautiful blue-violet tones often seen in snowy landscapes. Subtle pale gold on the horizon complements and adds warmth to the coo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Natures Bridge, Original Painting
Natures Bridge, Original Painting

Natures Bridge, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A fallen tree stretches across a winding river, its bare branches creating a tangled web against the sky. The water flows gently, reflecting soft light as it ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Winter's Warm Embrace, Oil Painting
Winter's Warm Embrace, Oil Painting

Winter's Warm Embrace, Oil Painting

By Jo Galang

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Deep within a forest on the West Coast, golden winter light bathes the scene. Despite the chilliness of the season, the magnificence of the surroundings preva...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Family Tree, Original Painting
Family Tree, Original Painting

Family Tree, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
This still-life arrangement of Granny Smith apples resembles a family portrait. Thoughtfully composed to guide the eye, the grouping of fruit evokes the warmt...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Snow Fence, Original Painting
Snow Fence, Original Painting

Snow Fence, Original Painting

By Vic Roschkov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A weathered farmhouse nestles at the bend of a country road, exuding rustic charm. Remnants of an orange snow fence create a vivid contrast against the dark, muted earth tones of the landscape. Intricate details and rich textures bring depth and realism...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Rose & Thorns 3, Oil Painting
Rose & Thorns 3, Oil Painting

Rose & Thorns 3, Oil Painting

By Guigen Zha

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
The painting features three roses in different stages of growth, from bud to full bloom. Their delicate colors and realistic detail capture their natural beau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

and the Word was, Original Painting
and the Word was, Original Painting

and the Word was, Original Painting

By Dwight Smith

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A still life rendered in a realist tradition using watercolor. The bowls sit beside each other, with a curled purple ribbon bridging the gap between the rusti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Watercolor

Walk, Oil Painting
Walk, Oil Painting

Walk, Oil Painting

By Jesse Aldana

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Palm trees stretch upwards, their tall, slender trunks reaching upwards. Overhead, a yellow pedestrian crossing sign with a curved arrow injects a hint of urb...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Iridescent leaves, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel

Iridescent leaves, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel

By Maite Backman

Located in Yardley, PA

Our eternal companion, nature, seen beyond the panel of new materials, symbolizing the future and humanity's relationship with an environment both crafted and reshaped to suit our co...

Category

2010s Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

New world, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel

New world, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel

By Maite Backman

Located in Yardley, PA

New nature, digital, virtual, belonging to a new world with different paradigms and symbolisms. Is this truly what we're looking for? :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with ...

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2010s Realist More Art

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Oil

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