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We have already argued a lot on this topic - it is impossible to argue with each other. Some people think that this is a stupid art of redrawing, and the other part answers them - “you try to draw like that yourself, and not some kind of square or triangular people.”

Of course, you should only look at such pictures “live.” It is difficult to look at them through photographs, because you perceive them as photographs. Half the time you can’t even believe that it’s a painting; you want to come closer and look at the strokes, make sure it’s not a print.

But while we look from the outside and are surprised...

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New York artist Yigal Ozeri was born in Israel. There is so much hyperrealism in his painting style that the paintings with the highest level of detail are stunning. You need to take a close look at the canvases to believe that the master painstakingly painted them with a brush, and did not shoot them with a digital camera. Yigal Ozeri is best known for his cinematic portraits of young women. His paintings are exhibited at exhibitions around the world.

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Photorealism is a direction in painting that appeared in America in the late 60s. last century. Photorealistic painting is impossible without photography. In photorealism, change and movement are frozen in time and meticulously represented by the artist.

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Yigal began his creative career as an abstract artist in Israel: “In my childhood there were practically no books on the history of art, and the ones that were there were with black and white pictures. When I first visited the Prado Museum in Madrid at age 30, I was struck by the paintings of Golden Age artists such as Velázquez and Murillo. Then it became clear to me that I needed to learn to draw again. I came to realism gradually.”

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Today Yigal Ozeri lives and works in New York. The technique in which he has been creating his works for the last 10 years is photorealism. Moving with his family to New York defined a new stage in his work.

I was very interested in the question of how the creative process of a photorealist artist goes, and Yigal described it in detail.

— The creative process is gradual, it all starts with the model, then I shoot photo and video material, which forms the basis for future paintings. Then I carefully select frames on the computer, which I project onto the wall, thus determining the size of the canvas and, based on the projection, I begin to work in oils with the largest brush. I start with an abstract drawing, it makes up 60-70% of the picture, the next stage is carefully drawn details, with thinner and finer brushes.

— How do you approach choosing a model?

— I met Olya (Olga Zueva, approx.) at a party in New York and, seeing her, I realized that SHE is the beauty of our time, so fragile, and, at the same time, very strong, spontaneous and inexplicable. Such beauty has never been seen in history - it is unique. I'm not shy about doing beauty. The theme of beauty is the main theme of my life. When I got to know Olya better, she became even more beautiful to me. Olya is a model, director, actress, cameraman, screenwriter and also a friend of Danila Kozlovsky.”

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— Yigal, in your works I see only images of women, but do you paint men?

— The theme of female beauty has thousand-year history. I think Russian women are the most beautiful women in the world. I haven’t painted men yet, but perhaps for the exhibition that I plan to hold in Russia, I will draw Danila and Olya together - they are a very impressive couple, in my opinion.

— What kind of artist do you consider yourself? Israeli or American?

— Most likely, American. For me, an Israeli artist is David Reeve, who reflects the politics of Israel with painting, Eli Shamir, who depicts the nature of Galilee on his canvases, Rafi Lavi, Nahum Gutman...

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— Yigal, what do you think about realism in Russian painting?

— Russian realistic drawing is an academic drawing, it is an expression of the artist’s observations. My drawing is life on canvas, it is digital, precise, complex, technological and, at the same time, free, full of sounds of music and smells. I'm celebrating life!

Yigal Ozeri is a successful realist artist who paints pictures as clearly and clearly as he expresses his thoughts. Feminine beauty for him it is a source of inspiration, and new technologies are tools for experimentation.

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My job is to create stories through images. My camera and Photoshop are my biggest allies

"My job is to create stories through images. My camera and Photoshop are my biggest allies. Photography was best friend and a hobby since adolescence. I never thought that what I enjoy doing most in my life could become my way of life. Still. I can say that I dedicate myself to photography with all the passion that I have because I cannot live without it and it would be very difficult for me to be happy without a camera in my hands.

I like the hard surface of the panels and use several thin layers of paint to create my hyper-realistic paintings

"All of my paintings are done with acrylic paints on wood panels. I like the hard surface of the panels, and to create my hyper-realistic paintings, I use several thin layers of paint. I also use a combination of Golden and Liquitex brands of acrylic paints and very small brushes I put a lot of pressure on my brushes so they don't stay stiff for very long, I can spend anywhere from two weeks to a month on one painting, depending on the size and details.

Hyperrealism in Painting.

Classical Painting introduces us mainly to a plot in which the main thing is volume and color. This is how most Artists write - all their thoughts, feelings and emotions are conveyed in color and volume. But there are artists who try to get to the microscopic nuances and outdo the camera. These are artists of hyperrealism. And I would like to talk only about “pure” artists, those who combine painting and various technologies, we will not consider today...

Most people perceive hyperrealism as a simple photorealistic image created with paint, pencil, pen or other means. But everything is not so simple...

The emergence of the Hyperrealism movement

Hyperrealism has emerged as a separate movement in art since 1973 after an exhibition in Brussels, when this word was coined to replace the French “photorealism”. Jean Baudrillard characterized the philosophy of the hyperrealist movement as follows: “this is the creation of the non-existent through the accurate representation of real objects.”

A lot of time has passed since 1973, and the very definition of “Hyperrealism” has changed - today there are already trends within it, and one of them is just a simple accurate reproduction of reality without an admixture of creative distortions.

Objects and objects of the image

The uniqueness of the direction lies in the fact that the picture can depict the most ordinary and unremarkable episode, something that surrounds us every day. True skill is manifested precisely in the fact that the viewer cannot distinguish reality from the written work.

Artists often chose as a theme the depiction of the everyday life of a big city: intersections, boulevards, residential buildings, ordinary passers-by.

Particular attention was paid to the presence of light-reflecting surfaces: shop windows, glasses on the face, car windshields, plastic, polished planes. The play of glare, the natural reflection of rays creates the effect of complete interpenetration of the space of the picture and real world.

The main task for hyperrealists was to depict the world not just believably, but hyper-realistically, as if by tearing out a fragment of what the viewer saw and placing it on the wall.

Features of the hyperrealism technique

How to draw hyperrealism in painting? Artists working in this direction use new, very unusual and innovative methods of painting. They actively use mechanical methods of copying photographs, enlarging the images to the size of a large canvas. Slide projection and a scale grid helped them with this.

The technique of applying paint can be different: some artists paint their paintings using charcoal and a simple pencil. This operating principle is similar to an image printed by an inkjet printer. Another method of applying paint is to spray it with an airbrush. This allows you to preserve the specificity of the photograph and exclude the slightest hint of the artist’s creative individuality.

In the works of hyperrealist artists you can find many naked bodies. Men, women - it doesn’t matter, but each canvas conveys, first of all, not vulgarity, not eroticism, but the naked human essence.

All defense mechanisms and masks under which people hide themselves have been discarded. Hyperrealism in nude painting is a separate method of depicting the theme of man and his relationship with the world.

Hyperrealism in painting and the artists who represent this direction are a separate topic.

The skill of each of them is constantly being compared; connoisseurs look for similarities and differences in motifs, images, and techniques. Some works cannot be distinguished from photographs, but there are paintings where the features of the artist’s individual technique are still discernible in a realistic image.

So, hyperrealist artists, who are they and why do they need it?

Why try to convey things that we may not even perceive in the process of observing things and phenomena? After all, we are talking about reality, not photography...

And here there are practically no limits for the artist... If there is a desire to get to the bottom of the molecular details - everything is in the hands of the artist - the main thing is to study the technique and learn how to masterfully apply it...

So, how does classical painting differ from the process of creating hyperrealism?

In classical painting, the artist shows the dynamics of objects on a motionless canvas, as if the painting froze for a moment and will soon continue its movement….

Hyperrealists want to capture this stillness forever, as is possible in photography.

It happens that the immobility turns out to be too hypertrophied (exaggerated). This method of creating a picture is reminiscent of long exposure photography. The viewer clearly has the feeling of playing not only with space, but also with time. Such paintings do not stop time, but make it slower and more fluid.

And paintings in the style of hyperrealism allow you to look through a microscope and see many invisible things - this is surprisingly unusual and fascinating...

Works in the style of hyperrealism must be more than a copy of reality, they must convey a hyper-reality...

Why does an artist need this?

For many, hyperrealism is a special form of self-expression. For some it is an opportunity to hone their skills and achieve maximum effect with paints and brushes, but for others it is a way of meditation, relaxation and amazing pleasure from this meticulous detailed work on objects and objects.

Would you like to try yourself as a Realist Artist? Share your impressions and thoughts on this matter...

We are waiting for your comments... And your work - if you have already tried yourself in this technique...

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Hyperrealism is a style of painting in which paintings resemble photographs. Sometimes you need to really take a very good look at the works to determine: is this a photo or a work of painting? Read on to learn about the essence of hyperrealism as an artistic movement and its best representatives.

Hyperrealism and photorealism: is there a difference?

Hyperrealism developed from photorealism at the end of the 20th century and moved to a new branch of development at the beginning of the 21st century. And the very concept of “hyperrealism” was coined by a French critic named Isy Brachot - it became the French equivalent of the word “photorealism”. Since then, hyperrealism has been used to describe the work of artists influenced by photorealism.

Photorealism arose as a reaction to the abstract art movement. Photorealism appeared in the USA in the 60s of the last century, and spread to Europe in the 70s. Photorealist artists create paintings that look so lifelike that, as the name of this movement suggests, they resemble high-resolution photographs.

The goal of photorealistic work is to obtain a technically accurate and clear result. Artists who paint in the style of photorealism may deliberately deprive their work of some emotional details if this violates the integrity of the narrative. The theme of photorealism, as in works of pop art, is everyday life person and its objects.

Hyperrealism, unlike photorealism, on the contrary, does not distance itself from the emotional component of the images, but adds a narrative character and new feelings to the paintings. It entails more than just precise technique. Such paintings can be super-realistic and detailed so much that in the end the picture represents some other reality, and not the one that was in the photograph or in reality.

The volume of an object, light and shadow, the texture of materials - all of this is depicted in such a way as to appear even more clear and detailed, even exaggerated in comparison with the original. However, at the same time, the paintings do not go into surrealism - the image in hyperrealism must remain convincing, the real reality is simply replaced by a false, illusory one.

The best hyperrealist artists of the 21st century

The hyperrealism style has become very popular today, and the army of its followers is growing every year: thanks to the Internet, you can see thousands of hyperrealistic works in both graphics and painting. It is impossible to name all the names, so below we present to you the paintings of just a few artists, who, nevertheless, are among the most remarkable authors of the 21st century representing hyperrealism in painting.

Jason de Graaf

When you see Jason de Graaf's work for the first time, you will have a hard time believing that this is painting. His hyper-realistic worlds are carefully crafted illusions created with delicate brush strokes, giving the impression of real photographs in high resolution. De Graaf paints in the genre of still life.

A key element of much of this artist's hyperrealism paintings is reflection: from sparkling metal balls to polished crystal skulls, the artist takes every opportunity to truly depict the volume of objects and make them "alive" through the accurate rendering of shadow and light.

His goal is not to capture objects as they are one hundred percent, but to create some illusion of depth and a sense of presence that cannot be found in photographs. Therefore, de Graaf uses objects for his paintings that mean something to him or are actually artifacts from his life, and chooses colors and compositions intuitively.

Marco Grassi

Another author in the style of hyperrealism, whose works amaze with their realism and make many take a closer look at them again, is an Italian artist from Milan named Marco Grassi. His paintings are so detailed that they truly have the quality of photographs.

Grassi's works are sensual portraits of models looking shyly away from the camera. They often add some kind of surreal element that seems to be woven into the portrait - for example, this could be a pattern that is drawn or carved into the model's skin. By the way, the skin of the girls in the portraits is a separate reason to see these works; it seems ideal and velvety, and after looking closely, the viewer will be able to see every freckle or pore on their faces.

Grassi calls his painting style “surreal hyperrealism.”

He says he is inspired by different textures, the consistency of materials, how they interact with light and how light is reflected in them - which is what the artist tries to convey in his paintings.

Rod Chase

As one of the finest and most recognizable hyperrealist artists of our time, Rod Chase has earned the enormous respect of his peers and the adoration of countless collectors.

Each painting taken from his easel is a masterpiece, created through careful research of the subject of painting and its numerous photographs. This approach to painting has led to the incredible quality of each of Chase's works.

The artist painted many paintings in the style of hyperrealism with landscapes and famous places in the cities of New York and Washington, Colorado and California, European countries such as Italy, Great Britain, and others. In search of interesting locations and photographs, he personally traveled to all these places. Chase says that as a hyperrealist, he relies heavily on finding good material for each painting.

Chase's paintings are primarily done in acrylic on canvas. The artist spends hundreds of hours creating each work with the goal of presenting a fresh, elegant and unique approach to familiar subjects. Both the detail and mood of his paintings are equally impressive.

Emanuel Dascanio is one of the best contemporary artists, a true master of the hyperrealism style, whose works amaze with their sensuality and realism. In addition to his remarkable technique, Dascanio hides additional meanings in his works with the help of subtle visual details that help the artist create the illusion of the real world. The author himself states: a mystery only becomes such if it opens to the viewer’s eyes slowly.

You can look at the works of Emanuel Dascanio in the hyperrealism style in the following video:

Surely everyone has at least once seen pictures in their news feed that are very similar to photographs. At first glance, it is quite difficult to understand whether such work was done using modern digital technology or created with a brush and paints. As a rule, these are drawings by artists who have chosen the style of hyperrealism. The paintings look very much like photographs, but at the same time they often convey something more.

What is hyperrealism

This style appeared relatively recently and has already won many fans and faced the hatred of those who do not understand the point of copying reality. Few artistic styles in painting are as controversial as hyperrealism.

The world saw the first such works in the 70s of the 20th century. The amazingly accurate copying of reality amazed minds so much that the style quickly became very popular. Nowadays, endless disputes between fans and opponents attract even more attention to him.

The subject of a clash of opinions, as a rule, becomes one question: why draw something that can be photographed. The essence of hyperrealism is that it draws the viewer’s close attention to the most ordinary things. This happens due to multiple increases in scale, the abandonment of complex backgrounds and amazing image clarity. The artist, who has chosen the style of hyperrealism, does not impose his opinion on the viewer - all his works are simple and surprisingly realistic.

What do hyperrealists paint?

The object of creativity of an artist working in the style of hyperrealism can be almost any object that catches his eye. Fruits, plastic bags, glass, metal, water - anything can be embodied in the next picture. As a rule, hyperrealists show the viewer the selected object as if under a microscope, increasing its size several times and allowing the person to plunge into a completely different world.

Often the artist tries to draw the viewer's attention to a certain detail, making it more contrasting and smoothly dissolving everything else. At first glance, you may not even understand that attention is focused precisely on this part of the picture only because the artist wanted it that way. This is the subtle psychology of hyperrealists, which allows them to manipulate emotions. But not all artists use this technique - some prefer to create works that completely copy reality.

Hyperrealistic portraits

But among many works, fans of the style pay special attention to portraits. Drawing a lemon falling into a glass of water is difficult, but conveying a person’s emotions, mood and character is even more difficult. Many modern artists complicate their work by pouring paint, water or oil over the model to make the painting more original.

But in general, hyperrealists do not limit themselves in choosing a topic for painting. Like many other artistic styles in painting, this type of art can present almost anything to the viewer.

What do they draw with?

The materials hyperrealists work with can be completely different. Works done in oil or acrylic are very popular. The richness of the colors allows the artist to create contrasting, bright and truly attractive paintings.

But there are other materials that real talents use to create works in the style of hyperrealism. For example, portraits are most often used with pencil. It allows you to clearly draw wrinkles on the face, the smallest elements of hair, and so on. Hyperrealist artists create incredibly sunny and bright portraits.

Watercolor is more suitable for painting landscapes in the style of hyperrealism. The paintings turn out light and airy - translucent paint allows you to better convey space. Despite the fact that artists often paint forests, lakes and wild rivers, they rarely leave home to create. Almost all paintings are copied by hyperrealists from photographs, which they often take themselves.

Famous artists

Many have seen paintings by artists painting in this style, but few have heard their names. One of the most famous hyperrealists is Will Cotton. His “sweet” paintings cannot fail to attract attention. As a rule, they depict girls on clouds that resemble various desserts - cakes, cookies, etc.

It is impossible not to note the landscapes of Rafaella Spence, made in the style of hyperrealism. The paintings of this artist amaze with their liveliness, which makes them almost indistinguishable from photographs.

Having created many works in the style of abstract art, he is one of the most famous hyperrealists. The people and objects in his paintings look a little blurry, as if the light is passing directly through them. Thanks to this unusual effect, Richter's paintings can be easily recognized among many others.

It is worth paying tribute to the artists who paint in the style of hyperrealism. The paintings they created are examples of the highest skill.