Originals in this selection, Photorealism, Oilcolor, 1,000 to 2,000 euro.
Layers you cannot see
Photorealist paintings fool the eye with handwork, layer by layer. If you want photorealist oil paintings from 1,000 to 2,000 euro for sale, you will find pictures that need a lot of studio time for their depth of detail.
Behind a seemingly smooth surface there are often many thin glazes: first an underpainting in gray or brown, then color in veils, at the end highlights and sharpness. Oil is ideal because it blends without brush marks.
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Size and viewing distance
A larger photorealist picture works twice: from afar like a photo, up close like a landscape of dots of color. Choose a wall in front of which you can move freely. A dark, straight frame calms the scene.
Clarifying technique and origin
Ask whether the motifs come from the artist’s own photographs and how long the work took. That clarifies authorship and effort. Have the varnish and the drying age explained to you as well.