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Realistic Art Prints
of Western Landscapes
Realistic Art Prints
of Seascapes and Beaches
Realistic Art Prints
of Lakeshore Scenes
Realistic Paintings
of Western Landscapes
Realistic Paintings
of Lakeshore Scenes
Realistic Paintings
of Seascapes and Beaches
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Perfect Match
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Egg tempera
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Realistic
paintings as my goal
My career as a
professional painter of
realistic
art and naturalistic images has taken me across
America, and I have experienced the natural beauty that this land has to
offer, from the sweep of
Western
landscapes to the intimacy of inland
lakes and remote ocean
beaches. My
realistic paintings
and art are created to a large part from these experiences. Even though the finished
paintings are imaginary creations, aspects of each work of my realistic art are inspired
by my photographic studies, drawings, and impressions that I have gathered
from the places that I have explored.
The intent of each
realistic painting is to invite the viewer into my art with the illusion of being
there in the picture. To accomplish this, I employ a wide range of realistic
painting techniques, including rich details and textures which, combined
with selective use of highlights and shadows, create in each piece the
sensation of three dimensional reality necessary to accomplish my goals.
My paintings are meant to
be experienced, not just viewed, and I strive to add elements to each one
that enhance that experience. Whether they are naturalistic outdoor
scenes or more intimate interior settings, the foregrounds are filled with
bits of detail that are created to enrich the illusion that these are real
places, and that the viewers are taking part in the painting.
This use of
detail in my
realistic art is
also my best vehicle for capturing light. It is the use of highlights and
shadows, captured in the surfaces and textures of each scene, that are
intended to make the final piece an invitation for the viewer to experience.
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Realistic Art
Prints
of
Seascapes and Beaches
The Collection
Full Sized Print: 12" x 36"
Accent Sized Print: (matted only)13"x 25" |
Realistic Art
Prints
of
Western Landscapes
Hard Winter
Full Sized Print: 12"x 36"
Accent sized Print: (matted only) 13"x25"
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Realistic Art
Prints
of
Lakeside Scenes
Perfect Match
Full Sized Print: 12" x 36"
Accent Sized Print (matted only) 13" x 25" |
Realistic Art Prints
for
Smaller Accents and Gifts
Pelican Flight
Accent Sized Print (matted only) 16" x 19" |
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Realistic painting technique in egg
tempera
Influenced in part by the
works of American realist artist Andrew Wyeth, I began using egg tempera
paint around 1990. A hand made mixture of egg yolk, water and powder
pigment, this paint is especially suited to my work as it handles better for
detail and realistic illusions than any other paint I've worked with.
It is one of the earliest mediums ever developed, and was used exclusively
to create the historic frescos of the Renaissance, such as the Sistine
Ceiling. It is a light, delicate paint that dries almost immediately so each brush stroke
is sharp and clean, and does not blend or smear the other layers of paint.
This property allows me to emphasize fine detail and crisp edges that contribute
to my goal of realistic illusions which visually pull the observer into my
realistic art.
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Artists
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Painting workshops in egg
tempera
If you are an artist
of even moderate experience, and are interested in learning more about the egg
tempera process, I offer workshops that are certain to add to your repertoire of
painting skills. If you have ever been moved by the realistic art of
Andrew Wyeth and wanted to learn more about the egg tempera technique, or if you
are familiar with the process but have been intimidated by its complexities,
then you should consider one of my workshops.
They are three day events,
hosted by the Abend Gallery here in Denver, Colorado, and are designed to either
acquaint the novice with the methods of creating and working the paint, or for
the more advanced painter, learn more techniques that can enrich your painting
experience. Techniques will include glazing, layering, stippling, masking and
scraping to control the paint and achieve desired effects.
I will provide most of the
materials you will need except brushes, including source photos, and
instruction will include one-on-one interaction as well as lectures
and class demonstration.
Simply follow the
below link
to the workshops page to learn more that I have to offer, and what you will need
to attend a three day class. |
