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"While my formal approach to painting and drawing is rooted in observing nature, I find great joy in exploring imaginary elements as they are a source of endless possibilities."

How do you define contemporary realism?

In his 80s — and still painting — Figliola has been referred to as “a contemporary realist, painting the Renaissance and making it today.”

Meet this week’s top Realism Today Ambassador, Narelle Zeller.

Learn how colored pencil artist Jesse Lane uses lighting affects to create a highly emotional piece of art.

"Trompe l'oeil painting was a precursor of modern aesthetics," says Anthony Mastromatteo. Keep reading his essay on this realism sub-genre here.

Be inspired by this exclusive interview with Dominique Medici, who shares her thoughts on using a limited palette, painting alla prima, and meditation.

The subject matter of his contemporary realism represents “the complexity of an individual’s observation as well as a love and respect for nature and life.”

Realism Today celebrates the thousands of American artists who have been trained in traditional methods; and it is particularly significant because it offers yet another outlet of information and ideas for this booming field.

“There are thousands of options every time you pick up a brush,” says Nancy Depew. “What will guide the decisions you make and what priorities will be revealed by those decisions? Those are the questions that fascinate me. My paintings are done only after I’ve resolved every question.”