Steven Assael is a contemporary American realist painter. Working exclusively with live models, he creates works that combine naturalistic techniques with an overall classical aesthetic. Ultimately, this combination results in an array of beautiful figure pieces that appear both incredibly realistic as well as slightly idealized. Additionally, many of his works contain contemporary subject matter such as clothing and scenery. In this respect, Assael clearly conveys a modern sense of style with his portfolio.
What I like most about his pieces is that he achieves such a high level of detail while still retaining the texture of his brush strokes. This deliberate effort clearly distinguishes his work from photographs yet does not detract from the convincingness of the overall composition.
More of his work may be found at his website here.
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