Richard Estes

Richard Estes is an American artist renowned for his photorealistic paintings, which meticulously replicate everyday scenes with precise detail. His work often features urban environments, such as city streets, storefronts, and reflections, capturing a moment frozen in time. Estes utilizes techniques similar to photography, focusing on clarity, light, and reflections to create images that appear more like photographs than traditional paintings. His meticulous approach and attention to detail challenge viewers to see the beauty and complexity in ordinary, often overlooked scenes, making him a leading figure in the photorealism art movement.