Incredible Realistic Paintings by David Kassan (Interview, Pics and Video)

Hello everyone! The following showcase guarantees amazement and admiration towards a great talent:David Jon Kassan. By immersing himself into his subject matter, Kassan is able to infuse his painting with life and realism. Kassan’s direction of realism follows the philosophies employed by the Ashcan School of American Realists. Kassan’s influences are varied; citing Robert Henri and John Sloan as his primary influences on philosophy and subject matter. As for style and technique he cites Antonio Lopez Garcia, Mark Rothko, Franz Kline and Clyfford Still as influences as well. Enjoy the 20 amazing art pieces, along with a cool video and an exclusive interview.

Q: Hi David. We welcome you to the PxlEyes community. Please tell us a few things about yourself.

A: David jon Kassan, Live in Brooklyn, born in 1977, I have a son named Lucas. I make paintings and drawings for a living.

“Koi, Oil on Wood Panel”

Q: We are honored to have you here. Is being an artist a full time job for you?

A: I’ve been super lucky to be able to be a full time artist for the last 12 years.

“Working on Koi in the Studio”

Q: Your art is so amazing, hard to believe it’s not a photo, when we look at any of your paintings. Just HOW do you do that?

A: Thanks, it’s great that you can’t see all of the failure and struggle that went into learning how to paint well. I have been painting since I was 16 and it’s a real joy for me to do so. I’m really dedicated to getting better and trying to evolve what with what I paint. So I guess that’s how I do what I do.

“Grace in Profile, Oil on Wood Panel”

Q: What kind of materials do you use?

A: I use oil paint and wood panels to paint on, as well as charcoal to draw with.

“Head Study, Oil on Wood Panel”

Q: Do you have any ongoing projects at the moment?

A: I’m currently preparing for my solo exhibition that is coming up this fall in NYC as well as working on a painting dvd to compliment my drawing instructional documentary

“Dale, Oil on Wood Panel”

Q: Any advice for the art lovers that admire you and want to follow your foot steps?

A: The main advice I would give is to find a studio or atelier that can offer some instruction in life drawing and painting. It’s so important to draw from life as much as possible.

Approaching Noise, Oil on Wood Panel

Approaching Noise (In progress), Oil on Wood Panel

Self Portrait (detail), Oil on Wood Panel

Metronome, Oil on Wood Panel

Balance (detail), Oil on Wood Panel

David Kassan – OS Artistas, Faro, Portugal, Time Lapse Drawing Demo

Portrait of the Artist’s Mother

Carmen Santander, Oil on Panel

Oil on Panel, 2008 Life Sized

Palette Shot

Dioneia

Sketch with the Model

Close Up

Oil on Panel, Life Sized

Grace

Up Against

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4 Responses:

Noelle says:
Wow, so realistic they look like photos. Amazing job capturing the different emotions as well, really nicely done! 🙂
( 2 years and 3723 days ago )
Erikuri says:
Simply awesome! Rich in details, perfection to the extreme!
( 2 years and 3717 days ago )
ifal says:
Amazing…
( 2 years and 3715 days ago )
nicole says:
inspiring
( 2 years and 3693 days ago )