Welcome to the Richard Gandy Gallery of Realist Art. We feature museum quality fine art and promote contemporary realist artwork based on the enduring aesthetic principles of the old masters.

We invite you to bookmark this page and join us often as we present the artwork of contemporary masters Allan R. Banks, Paul S. Brown, Steven J. Levin, Carl J. Samson, Holly Hope Banks, Richard Lack, and others. Also enjoy master works by William Bouguereau, John Singer Sargent, William Paxton, Joseph DeCamp, Pietro Annigoni, and others.

- Richard R. Gandy

Artists

Marlin Adams
Steve Armes
Igor V. Babailov
Allan R. Banks
Holly Hope Banks
Peter J. Bougie
Paul S. Brown
Damon Carter
Paul DeLorenzo (1947–2013)
Stephen Gjertson
Richard F. Lack (1928–2009)
Steven J. Levin
Kirk Richards
Carl J. Samson
Richard Whitney, PhD.H

What’s New

Allan R. Banks, Celebration of Naboo Youth on Freedom Day, Oil on Linen, 44 x 52
Star Wars Art: Visions, Collection of George Lucas

We were honored to work with the Lucasfilm studio on a groundbreaking new book, Star Wars Art: Visions. Three of our artists, Allan R. Banks, Carl Samson, and Steven J. Levin caught the eye of Jonathan Rinzler and George Lucas as they sought out the best realist artists to make the book a reality.

A charming oil study used in planning the magnificent work above is available. Contact gallery for price.

Steven J. Levin, Portrait of Darth Vader, 56 x 46, oil on linen.

Star Wars Art: Visions, Collection of George Lucas

Vegetable Medely and Lemons by Holly Hope Banks now available for purchase.

Carl J. Samson, Padme Resplendent with Naboo Mandala
24 x 20, oil with 22 & 23K gold leaf background on rare 1930s era chestnut panel

Star Wars Art: Visions, Collection of George Lucas

Yes, that is Natalie Portman. She portrayed Padme in the Star Wars movies. A timeless beauty, definitely one of my favorite actresses.

Premium Links

Portrait Shop - Renowned Portrait Artists
Annigoni Exhibit
Master Works Exhibit
Masters of Contemporary Realism
Washington Times Article on Contemporary Realism

Local Color Movie about realist painting

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