Originals in this selection, Photorealism, Oilcolor.
Precision through glazes
Photorealistic painting shows how far brush and patience can go, and up close every surface turns into a chain of tiny dabs of color. If you want photorealistic oil paintings for sale, you can choose between oil on canvas and oil on paper.
Oil suits photorealism because it builds up layer by layer. Smooth gradients, mirror-like highlights and skin tones come from thin, transparent coats, often after an underdrawing on a grid. Brush marks are hard to find. Typical motifs are glass, water, fabric and portraits, where material qualities show best.
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Distance to the picture
From two meters away such a work can pass for a photograph. Step closer and the handwork shows. That is a good reason to hang these motifs in rooms where you like to linger. The smoother the surface, the stronger the illusion.
Recognizing an original
A print stays flat, an oil painting has relief. Ask for photos in raking light, because that is where the paint application shows. Pages sorted by price start with under 500 euro and continue upward.