#PAINTBRUSH ILLUSTRATION PHOTOREALISTIC HOW TO#

In Materials, I explain what brands are best, and what art supplies will be most beneficial towards your aim of creating Photorealism.

#PAINTBRUSH ILLUSTRATION PHOTOREALISTIC HOW TO#

How to Paint Photorealism: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Paint Your Own Photorealistic Paintings is split into 3 parts:Įach of these sections is of equal importance, so be sure to read all of them.

You can read more about my personal philosophy regarding Photorealism on my website.

So I'm hoping that this guide on how to paint photorealism will help other aspiring photorealist artists understand what to expect and what to do on this wonderful artistic journey! When I was starting out in the world of photorealistic painting, I couldn't find any guides for how to accomplish what I wanted. I'm delighted to share with aspiring photorealist artists all the jewels of knowledge that I have acquired over the years - such as which materials are best to use, how to mix colors and create glazes, and which methods will produce the best results. Over the years, as I applied myself steadily to my artwork, my knowledge of the materials and understanding of the photorealistic painting process increased. Photorealist painting is not easy, as it takes a certain amount of time, energy, concentration and skill - but the rewards are immeasurable! I've learned a lot along the way - especially learning from my mistakes - but most of all, learning from practice and persistence. You can see some of my paintings on this site, and more on my website.īecause I'm entirely self-taught, I'm intimately aware of all the ups and downs, trials and tribulations of creating photorealistic artwork.

I especially aim to depict objects that are extremely detailed, such as currency and reflections in glass. I am a self-taught Photorealist painter, focusing primarily on photorealistic still lifes.

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