Busy During the Event Dates?

⏰ Grab a Ticket and Watch Later

Don't want to miss out? Register for Realism Live and get extended access to the recordings and watch when it works for you!

BUY MY TICKET

SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2026 ONLINE EVENT

Paint better in just 3 days • Learn from 20+ world class artists

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

Replay Login

Buy Tickets

Realism Live 2024 REPLAYS

Buy a Ticket to Realism Live 2024

Upgrade Your Realism Live 2024 Ticket

Buy Tickets

September 16 - 18, 2026

with Essential Techniques Day on September 15

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Realism Live 2024 REPLAYS

Upgrade Your Realism Live Ticket

September 16-18, 2026

with Essential Techniques Day on September 15

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

A Wide Range of Topics, Styles and Mediums Over 3 Days

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

If it’s real — we’re teaching it. From tightly rendered, to impressionistic, to abstracted.

Learn the Techniques of Top Realist Artists

To learn from the master artists we gather it would normally cost you tens of thousands of dollars collectively... but Realism Live allows you to learn from them for a single ticket price!

2026 Faculty

To Be Announced Soon.
Click here to sign up for updates.

A Wide Range of Topics, Styles and Mediums over 3 days

Save Years of
Struggle & Frustration...

Save Years of Struggle and Frustration...

By Discovering Techniques, Insider Secrets, and In-depth Demonstrations from more than twenty of the Top Realist Artists During the World's Largest Online Realism Art Event!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

SEPTEMBER 16 - 18, 2026

with Essential Techniques Day on September 15

Imagine the incredible paintings you will paint during this 3-day event!

The skill level of our attendee's dramatically increases over these few jam-packed days!

Each ticket tiers includes several replay options so you can watch the demos again and again!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

Who Should Attend?

Realism Live is for artists who want to elevate their painting and drawing skills to the next level, and for those who want to become artists. Get access to the world’s leading experts all in one place.

When you attend Realism Live, You Have The RARE Opportunity To...

Learn from dozens of the World's Top & Most Accomplished Realism Painters. Past faculty have included Juliette Aristides, Zhaoming Wu, Daniel Sprick, Kami Mendlik, Mary Pettis, Matt Ryder, and many more!

Streamline your realist painting skills through in-depth painting demos. Learn in 3 days what normal students take over a decade and tens of thousands of dollars to study.

Paint along with your favorite Realism Masters and connect with other artists from all over the world, right from the comfort of your own home... No travel, airfare, meals, or hotel needed!

Receive premium Instruction in Figure, Portrait, Landscape, Still Life, Flowers, and more!

Witness how your favorite Realism artists start, work through, and finish paintings and drawings.

Discover the go-to materials and equipment that the World's Greatest Realism Artists are using today –– Material list included!

And Much, MUCH More!

Three Full Days Of Non-Stop Artistic Mastery.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM:

Dear Artists,

Imagine what it would be like to double your painting ability in the next few months… and have rare access to some of the worlds most accomplished artists and learn the techniques they have spent a lifetime figuring out, while spending the same (or even less) that you would spend on a workshop or a couple of videos.

Your confidence would skyrocket…
You’d be able to paint things you never believed you could paint…
You’d feel secure with your drawing skill…
You wouldn’t have to spend your lifetime worrying about how to get to the next level…

You’d finally be able to ‘switch off’ the anxiety of not being as good as you should be, and actually enjoy the fruits of your hard work.

So ask yourself… are you sick and tired of struggling in the studio trying to figure out how to take your artwork to the next level?

Do you wish you could be better at all forms of artwork you may encounter like painting people, faces, hands, eyes, landscapes, flowers, and objects?

Wouldn’t it be nice to see how artists around the world approach painting and drawing so you can adopt the style and technique that best fits your personality?

Are you fed-up with the struggle of finding your own style?

Then stop the stress and frustration of trying to figure these things out on your own and discover proven techniques often handed down from generation to generation.

This isn’t just an art class, or even art school. It's a rare gathering of world renowned artists.

You’ll be able to shift your gears into full throttle and approach painting and drawing with confidence that you’re not only doing it right, you’re doing it well.

Many of them have seen their ability more than double by investing just a few days of their time. Sounds hard to believe but it’s true.

Here’s how it works:

First, when you sign up we’ll send you a special link to the event. On the day we start you simply click on that link. You can watch it on your phone, tablet, computer or even your TV*.

We’ll start out by building some energy in the morning. You can watch or participate if you have a camera on your device. Then we’ll jump right into lessons. You can paint along, draw, or take notes.

You can take breaks as you need them because you can watch your replay later. (Every registration comes with replays).

A couple times each day, we’ll hold breakout sessions where you can meet other artists. You’ll have a chance to get to know people all over the world. You can talk about what you’ve learned, about your artwork, or just make friends. It's one of the best parts.

Then back to more lessons!

At the end of each day we’ll have a virtual online cocktail hour, where we will carry on a conversation with the entire group worldwide. And, if you want, you can paint along. We’ll provide a live model, or a scene, or a project to paint each day. (No model nudity)

Please note this goes on for three days from 11am to 8pm (Eastern time).

We suggest you block out the time as if you were out of town.

Oh — and if you’re a beginner (or still working at perfecting some fundamental techniques), you can join our Essential Techniques Day where we will teach the basic principles at a beginner level in portrait, figure, still life, landscape and flowers. (Even the non beginners will love seeing the instructors).

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM:

Dear Artists,

Imagine what it would be like to double your painting ability in the next few months… and have rare access to some of the worlds most accomplished artists and learn the techniques they have spent a lifetime figuring out, while spending the same (or even less) that you would spend on a workshop or a couple of videos.

Your confidence would skyrocket…
You’d be able to paint things you never believed you could paint…
You’d feel secure with your drawing skill…
You wouldn’t have to spend your lifetime worrying about how to get to the next level…

You’d finally be able to ‘switch off’ the anxiety of not being as good as you should be, and actually enjoy the fruits of your hard work!

So ask yourself… are you sick and tired of struggling in the studio trying to figure out how to take your artwork to the next level?

Do you wish you could be better at all forms of artwork you may encounter like painting people, faces, hands, eyes, landscapes, flowers, and objects?

Wouldn’t it be nice to see how artists around the world approach painting and drawing so you can adopt the style and technique that best fits your personality?

Are you fed-up with the struggle of finding your own style?

Then stop the stress and frustration of trying to figure these things out on your own and discover proven techniques often handed down from generation to generation.

This isn’t just an art class, or even art school. It's a rare gathering of world renowned artists who we were able to gather only because of the pandemic.

You’ll be able to shift your gears into full throttle and approach painting and drawing with confidence that you’re not only doing it right, you’re doing it well.

Many of them have seen their ability more than double by investing just a few days of their time. Sounds hard to believe but it’s true.

Here’s how it works:

First, when you sign up we’ll send you a special link to the event. On the day we start you simply click on that link. You can watch it on your phone, tablet, computer or even your TV*.

You can take breaks as you need them because you can watch your replay later. (Every registration comes with replays).

Then back to more lessons!

Please note this goes on for three days from 12pm to 9pm (Eastern time).

We suggest you block out the time as if you were out of town.

Oh — and if you’re a beginner (or still working at perfecting some fundamental techniques), you can join our beginner day where we will teach the basic principles at a beginner level in portrait, figure, still life, landscape and flowers. (Even the non beginners will love seeing the instructors).

The reality is...
Art is a process.

The reality is... Art is a Process.

(But it's a lot of fun even in the struggle.)

You’ll find yourself recalling lessons from REALISM LIVE long after attending!

The more you watch the replays and read the notes, the more you’ll recall... and you’ll see a dramatic increase in your painting abilities!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

Oliver Sin

Values Demo

Oliver Sin

Values Demo

Oliver Sin is an alumnus from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, with a BFA in Illustration. Right after he graduated in 1996, he started his art career as a computer game concept artist in LucasArts and he has been teaching professionally since the year 2001.

Oliver has been so drawn to art even as a little boy, he once recalled that he has started drawing at the age of 3. He has continuously practiced his favorite expression, Portraiture, as an art professor and hobbyist.

Oliver employs his influence in creating sensitive, emotional and dramatic portraits in vine charcoal. His motivation is to capture the insight and warmth of each subject then transfer it from life to drawing paper.

With every piece of

artwork, Oliver attempts to

"Leave behind an essence of personality on drawing paper, while expressing his own intense personal feelings towards art and life."

Since 2011, Oliver has been lucky enough to come across a few distinguished contemporary artists as his mentors, ZhaoMing Wu, Henry Yan and Chung-Wei Chien. Their tireless guidance has urged him to put greater efforts in capturing fleeting human expressions and paying more attention to precise composition in figurative portraits.

With every piece of artwork, Oliver attempts to

"Leave behind an essence of personality on drawing paper, while expressing his own intense personal feelings towards art and life."

Carol Peebles

Classical Realism & Drawing from Life

Carol Peebles

Classical Realism & Drawing from Life

New Orleans Native, Carol Peebles, is one of the most prolific, successful and sought after teachers and portrait artists working today. Her drawing classes and portrait commissions are in such great demand that both students and clients are eager to be placed on her waiting lists. There are many reasons for her success, but it's her dual passions for life drawing and motivating people to find the best in themselves through art that draw so many into her circle of influence.

As a professional artist, Carol's exquisitely sensitive portraits reflect the technical and emotional skills she has honed in the 30 years she has devoted to her art. Her early years of formal training were enhanced by traveling and working throughout Europe.

As a teacher, Carol

has a deep-seated belief:

"You can draw. Success is directly related to your faith and discipline, not talent. You will never rise higher than how you see yourself and your work."

She is committed to teaching and truly believes a closer appreciation of one's own creativity brings happiness. She inspires students to dream big and to improve so rapidly and dramatically that many become successful and productive artists under her tutelage.

As a teacher, Carol has a deep-seated belief:

"You can draw. Success is directly related to your faith and discipline, not talent. You will never rise higher than how you see yourself and your work."

Sarah Sedwick

Color Theory Demonstration

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sarah makes her home in Eugene, Oregon. In 2001, she earned a BFA from The Maryland Institute, College of Art. A passionate teacher, she conducts workshops on still life painting in oils, as well as an Online Art Mentorship program, working intensively with students all over the world.

Sarah's teaching

philosophy is simple:

“The more you paint, the more you'll improve - so let go of perfectionism and watch the results unfold!”

Sarah is the author of the book Dynamic Still Life for Artists, coming in November 2022, and available now for preorder online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Sarah will teach you to paint loosely and with more realism! She thrives in teaching students the building blocks of realistic, representational painting: value, color, and brushwork.

Whether you’re a beginner or an artist looking to build your skills, her aim is to help you reach your goals.

Sarah Sedwick

Color Theory Demonstration

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sarah makes her home in Eugene, Oregon. In 2001, she earned a BFA from The Maryland Institute, College of Art.

A passionate teacher, she conducts workshops on still life painting in oils, as well as an Online Art Mentorship program, working intensively with students all over the world.

Sarah's teaching philosophy is simple:

“The more you paint, the more you'll improve - so let go of perfectionism and watch the results unfold!”

Sarah is the author of the book Dynamic Still Life for Artists, coming in November 2022, and available now for preorder online through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Sarah will teach you to paint loosely and with more realism! She thrives in teaching students the building blocks of realistic, representational painting: value, color, and brushwork.

Whether you’re a beginner or an artist looking to build your skills, her aim is to help you reach your goals.

Todd M. Casey

Classical Style with a Progressive Approach

Casey’s work touches on more than simplistic realism. There is a haunting, nearly literary quality to each frame— a feeling that subjects are viewed from behind mottled glass, burnished by enigmatic candlelight, or brushed by the soft, hazy edges of a half-remembered dream.

His work is classically styled but progressive in approach.

“Every painting has a tale to tell, brewed from a deep well of introspective thought.”

His paintings have been honored with awards several times in recent years. Most recently, he won first four times at the Portrait Society of America’s Members Only Competition and placed first in oil painting from the Allied Artists of America in 2015.

In resulting years, Todd has made the transition from painter to author and teacher. He published his first art book The Art of Still Life in 2020 with Monacelli Press. His second book The Oil Painters’ Color Handbook comes out in August of 2022.

Todd M. Casey

Classical Style with a Progressive Approach

His work is classically styled but progressive in approach.

“Every painting has a tale to tell, brewed from a deep well of introspective thought.”

Sandra Angelo

Painting Portraits

Pencil Demo

Starting as a novice artist, even after her BA in Fine Art, Sandra still felt wobbly, so she embarked on a self-taught path that took her from mediocre to not so mediocre.

Everything finally changed when she apprenticed with a Master and discovered shortcuts for jaw-dropping Realism. Within months Sandra was landing prestigious commissions with corporate and private collectors.

Specializing in Speed Learning, Sandra taught the hosts on Good Morning Texas how to draw in 7 minutes. When The Washington Post featured Sandra’s apprentice who moved from stick figures to jaw-dropping Realism in 8 weeks, an entire edition of her course instantly sold out.

Sandra says one of

her biggest passions is

“Showing you how to use my SPEED LEARNING SYSTEM that develops your art skills FAST... so your paper or canvas suddenly looks like the creative ideas in your head.”

Impressed by her genius for taking amateurs from stick figures to jaw-dropping Realism, Rhode Island School of Design granted Sandra the prestigious Fellowship Award.

Now, with students in 49 countries, an Emmy nomination and countless top awards, Angelo is the world’s leading source for apprentice style MasterClasses where you can Master art in Days instead of Decades.

Sandra Angelo

Painting Portraits Pencil Demo

Starting as a novice artist, even after her BA in Fine Art, Sandra still felt wobbly, so she embarked on a self-taught path that took her from mediocre to not so mediocre.

Specializing in Speed Learning, Sandra taught the hosts on Good Morning Texas how to draw in 7 minutes. When The Washington Post featured Sandra’s apprentice who moved from stick figures to jaw-dropping Realism in 8 weeks, an entire edition of her course instantly sold out.

Sandra says one of her biggest passions is

“Showing you how to use my SPEED LEARNING SYSTEM that develops your art skills FAST... so your paper or canvas suddenly looks like the creative ideas in your head.”

Impressed by her genius for taking amateurs from stick figures to jaw-dropping Realism, Rhode Island School of Design granted Sandra the prestigious Fellowship Award.

Debra Huse

Beginner's Landscape Demo

Debra Huse is a contemporary American Impressionist. She uses rich color and bold fluid strokes to capture the light and drama in her plein air and studio oil paintings.

She enjoys painting on location and has painted in many plein air events across the country. Huse and her husband Randy enjoy traveling on their sport fishing boat GROUPER where Debra often paints scenes from the water.

Art Historian, Jean Stern, says this about her artwork:

“An astute observer of everyday life, Debra presents her subjects immersed in the unique light and warmth of coastal Southern California.”

Huse currently has a studio in a Newport Beach, CA Boatyard. Debra Huse has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur & Art of the West Magazine.

Huse has recently won the 2022 Plein Air Salon Award, the American Impressionist Society’s National Exhibition, the President’s Choice AWARD, the 97th Annual Hoosier Salon Award, and the Plein Air Easton Best use of Light Award among several others.

Debra Huse

Beginner's Landscape Demo

Debra Huse is a contemporary American Impressionist. She uses rich color and bold fluid strokes to capture the light and drama in her plein air and studio oil paintings.

Art Historian, Jean Stern, says this about her artwork:

“An astute observer of everyday life, Debra presents her subjects immersed in the unique light and warmth of coastal Southern California.”

Huse currently has a studio in a Newport Beach, CA Boatyard. Debra Huse has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur & Art of the West Magazine.

Michelle Dunaway

Advanced Techniques in Oils

Michelle Dunaway is an American artist whose paintings are revered for their bold brushwork yet sensitive portrayal of emotions that capture the human experience. Dunaway exhibited a strong penchant for drawing the human form from a young age and that fascination has continued throughout her life and career.

Her artwork has been featured in international exhibitions and publications including Fine Art Connoisseur, Art of the West, International Artist, American Art Collector, Southwest Art, and American Artist.

Dunaway receives several invitations to give painting demos, lecture, and teach internationally each year. These events attract artists who travel from around the world to study with her and we're so excited to feature her during Realism Live 2022.

Michelle believes strongly in "passing on the torch":

“It is extremely important to me that the legacy of strong painting continues for future generations. I feel a strong calling to help others reach their full potential.”

For Michelle, creating great art is about putting light into the world.

It's not only about capturing the light that falls on a subject and translating that luminosity into a painting... it's also about shining light whenever possible through teaching and passing on wisdom.

Michelle Dunaway

Advanced Techniques in Oils

Michelle believes strongly in "passing on the torch":

“It is extremely important to me that the legacy of strong painting continues for future generations. I feel a strong calling to help others reach their full potential.”

For Michelle, creating great art is about putting light into the world.

Karen Offutt

Portrait Demo Live in Studio

Throughout her formative years, Karen excelled in art classes and participated in several art exhibits. As a young adult she sought a more serious outlet for her talent. Not finding the ultimate education for the type of realism she sought, Karen found art related jobs to keep her motivated. Learning to paint with oils was her goal and found that opportunity Austin Fine Arts Classes where she learned a more classical approach.

From there, she attended workshops from nationally renowned artists and from there began to find her own path in her creative journey.

From her studio in Austin, Karen approaches her paintings with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color.

The inspiration of her preferred subject matter comes ultimately from the figure.

“I have always loved painting people whether in natural surroundings or in a more staged setting.”

As and artist, Offutt is very aware of her environment, she sees potential in everything and her emotional reaction guides her to the specific inspiration. There are different aspects to her painting, from technical skill, creative freedom, to emotional truth. Her goal is to create work that guides all these elements in a direction that moves both herself and spectator.

Karen Offutt

Portrait Demo Live in Studio

From there, she attended workshops from nationally renowned artists and from there began to find her own path in her creative journey.

From her studio in Austin, Karen approaches her paintings with an atmospheric sensitivity combining shape, tone line, and color.

The inspiration of her preferred subject

matter comes ultimately from the figure.

“I have always loved painting people whether in natural surroundings

or in a more staged setting.”

Lisa Egeli

Secrets of Landscape and Seascape Painting

Lisa Egeli paints the people and places we care about most. She has traveled and painted on location around the world, exhibited widely in museums, and has been featured in magazines and books, including in Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine as one of “Today’s Masters”. She is a third-generation artist in a family of artists, and her formal training was at Chicago’s American Academy of Art.

She is known for her commissioned portraits and her paintings of shorelines & the sea. It has been said that Egeli:

“Conveys a sense of truly being there in her landscape and seascape paintings, as well as a feeling of uniqueness of that moment and place.”

Lisa is a Fellow and Past President of American Society of Marine Artists, a Signature Member of Society of Animal Artists, a member of Portrait Society of America, and member of both the century-old Salmagundi Club in NYC and the Washington Society of Landscape Painters. During a more than thirty-five-year career as a professional artist she has been a passionate observer of nature and her paintings are exhibited and collected internationally.

Lisa Egeli

Secrets of Landscape and Seascape Painting

She is known for her commissioned portraits and her paintings of shorelines & the sea. It has been said that Egeli:

“Conveys a sense of truly being there in her landscape and seascape paintings, as well as a feeling of uniqueness of that moment and place.”

Alex Kelly

Oil Painting From Life

Alex Kelly's work in oil is in the alla prima manner and usually directly from life study.

Kelly chooses this has is primary way of working because:

“The direct experience of vision is far more subtle and nuanced than what can be gleaned from even the best photo reference.”

He is inspired by all kinds of subjects and feels that creating work starts with developing a sensitivity to the beauty present.

By ‘beauty’ Kelly means whatever moves, inspires, intrigues or is simply interesting that we want to study more deeply.

Alex Kelly

Oil Painting From Life

Alex Kelly's work in oil is in the alla prima manner and usually directly from life study.

Kelly chooses this has is primary way of working because:

“The direct experience of vision is far more subtle and nuanced than what can be gleaned from even the best photo reference.”

He is inspired by all kinds of subjects and feels that creating work starts with developing a sensitivity to the beauty present.

By ‘beauty’ Kelly means whatever moves, inspires, intrigues or is simply interesting that we want to study more deeply.

Glenn Vilppu

Drawing the Human Figure

Through his education in fine arts and his impressive career in the American animation industry, Glenn Vilppu has developed a deep understanding of drawing the human figure; uniting the constructive approach of the classical art with the lightness in movement of animation.

For more than 60 years, he has been teaching; focusing on explaining the logic and practical application of drawing.

Rather than teaching a style, he teaches tools of communication and guides his students with the motto:

“There are no rules, just tools."

At the age of 40, Vilppu brought his approach to traditional figure drawing and composition to bear in the Animation industry where he worked for over 20 years on both feature and shorts for all of the major studios, as well as teaching at all of the major studios and many of the game and special effects studios.

Glenn Vilppu

Drawing the Human Figure

For more than 60 years, he has been teaching; focusing on explaining the logic and practical application of drawing.

Rather than teaching a style, he teaches tools of communication and guides his students with the motto:

“There are no rules, just tools."

PAINT ALONG & COCKTAIL HOURS!

Join Eric Rhoads, Faculty Members, & the other attendees each night for an intimate virtual paint along & cocktail hour... right over Zoom!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

Ned Mueller

Expressive Portrait Demo

Ned is a very accomplished and highly respected artist, having been drawing and painting for over 65 years. He has been designated as a “Master Artist” with both the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society.

Ned loves to teach and share his many years of knowledge and experience by teaching nationally and internattionally.

“His work makes the faces of the portraits he draws come nearly to life. Gorgeous work and excellent credentials.”

Ned has had three exhibitions at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle and has shown in some of the Finest Galleries in the country, has won numerous awards and is included in many private fine art collections. Ned has also worked as a concept Artist for Walt Disney Imagineering where he taught workshops for the Disney Artists.

Ned Mueller

Expressive Portrait Demo

Ned loves to teach and share his many years of knowledge and experience by teaching nationally and internattionally.

“His work makes the faces of the portraits he draws come nearly to life. Gorgeous work and excellent credentials.”

John Pototschnik

Naturalistic Painting Demo

Since beginning his fine art career over 40 years ago, John Pototschnik has become a popular speaker and juror among art organizations. His paintings are in many private and public collections nationally.

He is a past president of Artists and Craftsmen Associated, and the Plano Art Association. He has been honored with four George Washington Honor Medals from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, the John Steven Jones Fellowship, plus many other regional, national and international awards.

John's artistic influences are diverse, and he believes the principles of art are to be found in the works of the masters.

“I enjoy depicting simple, common, everyday life and its objects as things of beauty and worth. I intend to show the dignity and value of the subjects I paint – just as my artistic influences have.”

He is recognized in “Who’s Who in American Art” and “Who’s Who in the Southwest”. His work has appeared in The Artist’s Magazine, Southwest Art, American Artist, PleinAir Magazine, American Art Collector, and International Artist, plus several books.

He is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, Emeritus Master Signature of the Outdoor Painters Society, and in 2018 was recognized by the Art Renewal Center as a Living Master.

John Pototschnik

Naturalistic Painting Demo

John's artistic influences are diverse, and he believes the principles of art are to be found in the works of the masters.

He is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, Emeritus Master Signature of the Outdoor Painters Society, and in 2018 was recognized by the Art Renewal Center as a Living Master.

Leona Shanks

Painting Relevant

Figurative Art

As an artist, Leona Shanks has much to say. Art is a forum for her to express ideas that are in her consciousness. Images will not leave her mind until she explores them on canvas. Her platform for communication is with paintbrush and canvas.

She strives to paint work relevant to contemporary issues.

“I aspire to make a contribution so that when I leave this earth, maybe I have done something meaningful. A fire rages inside of me to create art that has soul and significance.”

As a student, Leona explored various art curricula, including a sculpture program with Evangelos Frudakis, and a four-year apprenticeship with artist Nelson Shanks from 1985 to 1989. Shanks' studio apprentices would help manage his professional studio and assistant-teach with him at The Art Students League of New York. In 1989 Leona and Nelson married, subsequently traveling the world as Nelson painted commissions of European royalty and international icons. In 2002, Leona and Nelson founded Studio Incamminati, School for Contemporary Realism, in Philadelphia. Leona continues to be part of the school’s leadership today.

Leona Shanks

Painting Relevant Figurative Art

She strives to paint work relevant to contemporary issues.

“I aspire to make a contribution so that when I leave this earth, maybe I have done something meaningful. A fire rages inside of me to create art that has soul and significance.”

Alexander Shanks

Accomplished Freelance Artist influenced by classical and contemporary art.

Alexander Shanks was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1996. He began his artistic training at an early age through the classical methods taught by his parents, Nelson and Leona Shanks.

He drew extensively in his father’s studio, while his father painted portrait commissions and other major paintings. Alexander studied at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia, completing four years of training.

Heavily influenced by classical and contemporary art:

Alexander paints commissions, still life and figure paintings through observational creative exploration.

Alexander creates pieces that correspond to his own life experiences. He is currently a teacher of realist art and an accomplished freelance painter.

Alexander Shanks

Accomplished Freelance Artist Influenced by Classical and Contemporary Art.

Alexander Shanks was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1996. He began his artistic training at an early age through the classical methods taught by his parents, Nelson and Leona Shanks.

Heavily influenced by classical and contemporary art:

Alexander paints commissions, still life and figure paintings through observational creative exploration.

Alexander creates pieces that correspond to his own life experiences. He is currently a teacher of realist art and an accomplished freelance painter.

Annalisa Shanks

Emerging Artist Bringing Stories One Step Closer to Life.

Annalisa Shanks is an emerging artist currently studying at Studio Incamminati, School of Contemporary Realist Art in Philadelphia. She comes from a family of realist painters, all of whom incorporate their respect for Renaissance and Baroque painting principles into their exploration of vibrant, stirring themes based in the here and now.

An education in photography helped her pinpoint the visual motifs which, for her, translated into metaphysical poetry.

The study of poetry and liberal arts fueled her insatiable desire to bring stories one step closer to life.

Annalisa has a strong background in creative arts with technical structures – she received an Associate Degree in Photography and a Bachelor’s in English Literature before committing to realist art. The two disciplines helped build a strong foundation of aesthetic, analytical, and communication skills which Annalisa exercises across the full spectrum of her artistic practice.

Annalisa is currently occupied with academic work and foundational development at Studio Incamminati but has many plans for paintings inspired by her visual and literary background.

Annalisa Shanks

Emerging Artist Bringing Stories One Step Closer to Life.

An education in photography helped her pinpoint the visual motifs which, for her, translated into metaphysical poetry.

The study of poetry and liberal arts fueled her insatiable desire to bring stories one step closer to life.

Annalisa is currently occupied with academic work and foundational development at Studio Incamminati but has many plans for paintings inspired by her visual and literary background.

Michael Mentler

Drawing Like

Leonardo DaVinci

Michael had his first solo exhibition of works at age 14. He would later study at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee and Washington University in Saint Louis, where he taught figure drawing and Classical Design.

Michael's work has been featured in Saint Louis magazine, Communication Arts, Art Direction, Graphis, The One Show, Cilo's, and the New York Art Directors Club Annuals.

American Artist Drawing Magazine recently

published a feature article on Mentler aptly titled:

"Learn From The Sketchbooks of a Modern Day Leonardo."

Michael has also been featured in Juliette Aristides' new book Lessons in Classical Drawing (Essential Techniques From Inside the Atelier). He is the Founder and Director of The Society of Figurative Arts & Artist's

Michael Mentler

Drawing Like Leonardo DaVinci

Michael's work has been featured in Saint Louis magazine, Communication Arts, Art Direction, Graphis, The One Show, Cilo's, and the New York Art Directors Club Annuals.

American Artist Drawing Magazine recently

published a feature article on Mentler aptly titled:

"Learn From The Sketchbooks of a Modern Day Leonardo."

Dustin Van Wechel

Secrets of Painting Wildlife

In February of 2002, Dustin Van Wechel left a successful 8-year career in the advertising industry to pursue his life-long passion, fine art, full-time. Since then, Dustin has earned numerous distinctions including the 2018 ‘People’s Choice Award’ and the ‘2015 Premier Platinum Award' at the Buffalo Bill Show.

Dustin has recently been dubbed one of 2022's

"Master of the American West"

He has twice been the recipient of the ‘Bob Kuhn Wildlife Award’ at the Masters of the American West Show in 2022 and 2015. At the 2006 Arts for the Parks competition, he was awarded both the ‘Wildlife’ and ‘Teton Lodge Company’ awards. He has also been featured in several leading art publications such as Art of the West, Western Art Collector Magazine, Southwest Art, Fine Art Connoisseur, The Artist’s Magazine, The Pastel Journal, and Drawing Magazine.

His work has been exhibited all throughout the U.S., in one-man shows, major art exhibitions and museums including the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Autry Museum of the American West, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Booth Museum and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.

Dustin Van Wechel

Secrets of Painting Wildlife

Dustin has recently been dubbed one of 2022's

"Master of the American West"

Juliette Aristides

Conveying the Human

Spirit Through Art

Juliette Aristides is a renowned artist who seeks to understand and convey the human spirit through art. She has exhibited nationally in solo museum and gallery exhibitions and group shows and authored six best-selling books including Beginning Drawing Atelier and Lessons in Classical Painting.

Aristides founded the Atelier programs at Gage Academy of Art and has impacted countless artists through her instruction.

Her previous students continually sing Juliette's praises:

“The workshop was transformative. I was given the tools to take my skills to a whole other level. I came to class stuck in a rut and discouraged with my progress and ended full of confidence and passion for making art. I highly encourage anyone who is ready to elevate their skill level to work with Juliette.”

The artwork and writing of Juliette Aristides has been featured in prominent national magazines and she is the recipient of an Elizabeth Greenshields grant and is an Art Renewal Center “Living Master.”

Juliette Aristides

Conveying the Human Spirit Through Art

Aristides founded the Atelier programs at Gage Academy of Art and has impacted countless artists through her instruction.

Her previous students continually sing Juliette's praises:

Trusted & Sponsored by Titans of the Art World...

(View the full list of the 3rd Annual Realism Live sponsors below.)

Tony Pro

Painting the American West

Early in his career, Tony learned the value of academic figure drawing and the importance of applying strict study principles to his craft. With this methodology, Tony became an exemplary, self-trained painter with the help of a few mentors, including Richard Schmid (1934-2021).

Tony's love of the old west came from his parent’s avid western art and Native American artifact collecting years through 1980s. As a child, he toured the country with his parents to major Western Art shows as well as visiting the studios of many of the artists they collected.

Once his father transitioned from art collector to artist...

The excursions continued & became a major inspiration to Tony’s interest in the genre.

In 2005 he was awarded the highly coveted Best in Show Award at the 14th Annual Oil Painters of America Show. He has also won many finalists Awards of Honor from the Portrait Society of America Show. In 2014, Pro received the First Place award for Best Painting at the Portrait Society of America International Competition for his painting, "Last train home."

He is a Signature Member of the prestigious California Art Club. Pro lives and works in San Antonio, Texas with his wife Elizabeth and 4 children. Pro’s works hang in museums and private collections around the world.

Tony Pro

Painting the American West

Once his father transitioned from art collector to artist...

The excursions continued & became a major inspiration to Tony’s interest in the genre.

Cornelia Hernes

Still Life Demo

Cornelia was born and raised in Norway and from the onset of her oil painting pursuits in her late teens, she was particularly interested in rendering the human form and emotive expressions through portraiture and mythological motifs. During the course of her artistic and academic training she further developed a deep affection for the genres of still life, interiors and nature motifs.

Cornelia achieved a Bachelors of Fine Arts from The University of Victoria, BC, Canada in 2003. Following her BFA degree, she pursued a classical realist training at The Florence Academy of Art in Italy. While a student, she became a teacher assistant and upon her graduation she was hired on as a Principal Instructor in the drawing and painting programs.

In 2018 she brought her experience as an artist & instructor online with portrait painting tutorials & private art instruction.

“I'm an online student of Cornelia, Amazing would be an understatement to describe her. Talking with her is like talking to your psychotherapist, except you're talking about art. She will analyze your work as if she can read your mind while you're painting your image.”

Her current focus includes portrait painting, still life painting as well as commission based work.

Cornelia Hernes

Still Life Demo

In 2018 she brought her experience as an artist & instructor online with portrait painting tutorials & private art instruction.

Her current focus includes portrait painting, still life painting as well as commission based work.

Daniel Graves

Daniel Graves Presents His Materials

Throughout his illustrious career Daniel has studied and worked with some of the greatest fine art painters in North America and Italy.

With such a rich

background of training...

“Graves has created a style of oil painting that blends the Florentine tradition of Simi and the realist painter, Piero Annigoni, with the draftsmanship of the French artist, Charles Bargue.”

In April 2008, Daniel Graves and The Florence Academy of Art received the Excellence in Art Education Award from the Portrait Society of America. A juror of both Arts and Artists Foundation’s Figurativas Painting & Sculpture Competition and Art Renewal Center’s International ARC Salon, Graves was one of the first to receive ARC’s Living Master™ designation.

An oil painter and etcher, Graves works can be found in both public and private collections in Europe, the U.S., and Japan. Currently, he lives in Florence, Italy and serves as the Academic Director of The Florence Academy of Art.

Daniel Graves

Daniel Graves Presents His Materials

Throughout his illustrious career Daniel has studied and worked with some of the greatest fine art painters in North America and Italy.

With such a rich background of training...

“Graves has created a style of oil painting that blends the Florentine tradition of Simi and the realist painter, Piero Annigoni, with the draftsmanship of the French artist, Charles Bargue.”

Clyde Aspevig

Painting Landscapes of the Great American Prairie

Living Legend, Clyde Aspevig, is one of the North America's top landscape artists. His paintings of the West capture the beauty, rhythm and harmony of places that he has seen disappearing during his own lifetime.

Clyde's beautiful landscape paintings are not theatrical

sets intended to reinforce regional mythology. Rather...

His paintings possess qualities meant to last for generations.

In 2021 Clyde’s paintings of the American Prairie Reserve were permanently installed in the new American Prairie Reserve’s National Discovery Center in Lewistown, Montana.

We are incredibly honored to feature Clyde at this year's Realism Live.

Clyde Aspevig

Painting Landscapes of the Great American West

Clyde's beautiful landscape paintings are not theatrical

sets intended to reinforce regional mythology. Rather...

His paintings possess qualities meant to last for generations.

In 2021 Clyde’s paintings of the American Prairie Reserve were permanently installed in the new American Prairie Reserve’s National Discovery Center in Lewistown, Montana.

We are incredibly honored to feature Clyde at this year's Realism Live.

Sharon Sprung

Panel Discussion with Mario A. Robinson & Peter Trippi

Sharon Sprung lives and works in New York. Sprung studied painting at Cornell University, the National Academy of Design, and the Art Students League of New York, where she teaches Contemporary Realism figure painting.

The subjects of her portraiture are wide-ranging and have included accomplished individuals in the fields of academia, business, and

government, as well as evocative portraits of children and women. Including former First Lady Michelle Obama and many other prominent women’s rights activists.

Sharon Sprung has been the recipient of many awards

and honors during her career, including the esteemed

Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy Museum for her work as an artist & instructor.

Sprung’s work has been included in shows at Brooklyn Museum, New York; Pastel Society of America, New York; Knoxville Museum of Art, Tennessee; Chicago International Art Exhibition, Navy Pier, Chicago; Museum of National Arts Foundation, Washington, D.C.; 10th Congress of the International Association of Art, Helsinki, Finland; Hudson River Museum, Yonkers, New York; Allied Artists of America, New York; Salmagundi Club, New York; and the National Arts Club, New York.

Sharon Sprung

Panel Discussion with Mario A. Robinson & Peter Trippi

The subjects of her portraiture are wide-ranging and have included accomplished individuals in the fields of academia, business, and

government, as well as evocative portraits of children and women. Including former First Lady Michelle Obama and many other prominent women’s rights activists.

Sharon Sprung has been the recipient of many awards

and honors during her career, including the esteemed

Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy Museum for her work as an artist & instructor.

Mario A. Robinson

Panel Discussion with Sharon Sprung & Peter Trippi

The work of Mario Andres Robinson fits squarely within the tradition of American painting. Robinson's finished works bear a close affinity to the masters of the realist tradition, Andrew Wyeth and Thomas Eakins.

The images he chooses, which refer to a bygone era where solitude and reflection were abundant, also provoke frequent allusions to the paintings of Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper.

Containing few

references to modern life...

Robinson's work has a timeless and universal quality, and exhibits a distinct turn-of-the-century stylistic aesthetic.

Robinson is an Exhibiting Artist Member (EAM) of The National Arts Club, an Artist Member of The Salmagundi Club and a Signature Member of The Pastel Society of America. His work has been featured several times in The Artist's Magazine, The Pastel Journal, Watercolor Magic, American Art Collector, Fine Art Connoisseur and on the cover of American Artist magazine. In the February, 2006 issue of The Artist's Magazine, Mario was selected as one of the top 20 realist artists under the age of 40.

Mario A. Robinson

Panel Discussion with Sharon Sprung & Peter Trippi

The images he chooses, which refer to a bygone era where solitude and reflection were abundant, also provoke frequent allusions to the paintings of Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper.

Containing few references to modern life...

Robinson's work has a timeless and universal quality, and exhibits a distinct turn-of-the-century stylistic aesthetic.

Tracy Strickland

The Latest in Figure Painting

Terry Strickland paints realistic, conceptually provocative figurative oil paintings. They have a modern sensibility and vibrant color with an old master’s attention to detail. The results are beautiful, compelling paintings with universal themes that people relate to.

Much of Terry's work investigates the idea that a choice of costume can reveal or conceal truths about our shared humanity.

One constant in Terry’s work

is human connection.

Her favorite way to paint a model is boldly and unabashedly making eye contact, creating an instant relationship between artist, viewer, and model.

Strickland's work has been widely collected, published, and exhibited in galleries and museums extensively throughout the United States. Her work is in the Bennett Collection. Her paintings have appeared in many prestigious magazines, such as Fine Art Connoisseur, The Huffington Post, International Artist, American Art Collector, and Artist Magazine.

Terry Strickland

The Latest in Figure Painting

Much of Terry's work investigates the idea that a choice of costume can reveal or conceal truths about our shared humanity.

One constant in Terry’s work is human connection.

Her favorite way to paint a model is boldly and unabashedly making eye contact, creating an instant relationship between artist, viewer, and model.

Rose Frantzen

Figurative Oil Painting

Rose Frantzen has gained national and international acclaim for her oil paintings from life that bring contemporary perspectives to a traditional alla prima approach.

In addition to landscapes, still lifes, and figurative works...

Frantzen creates serial and allegorical works that incorporate diverse stylistic elements along with gilding, stained glass, and mosaic.

Frantzen’s work has shown at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, the Butler Institute of American Art, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Denver Historical Museum, and as an award winner in the Portrait Society of America’s International Portrait Competition. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Figge Art Museum, the Dubuque Museum of Art, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Brunnier Art Museum, the USDA, and the World Food Prize.

Frantzen is a frequent demonstrator, guest lecturer, and panelist discussing art and the artist’s life in the 21st century at museums and national art conventions. Her paintings have been featured in numerous national and international art magazines and journals, and she has been a frequent faculty member at the Portrait Society of America's Annual Conference, demonstrating portrait painting.

Rose Frantzen

Figurative Oil Painting

Rose Frantzen has gained national and international acclaim for her oil paintings from life that bring contemporary perspectives to a traditional alla prima approach.

In addition to landscapes, still lifes, and figurative works...

Frantzen creates serial and allegorical works that incorporate diverse stylistic elements along with gilding, stained glass, and mosaic.

Chuck Morris

Realist Artwork

in Diverse Medias

Making a living as a portrait artist from the age of 17, Chuck has explored diverse approaches and media, including portrait collaborations with children and immersive art installations that brought together visual art with live music and improvisational theater in galleries in Iowa City and New York City.

Illustrations for his children's book, "The Storytelling Tree" were recently displayed at the Figge Art Museum.

His creative interests

have led him to become...

A World Renowned Realist Artist with projects in some of the most diverse medias.

An art inspiration app he created called "Shake the Muse" randomly combines elements of visual language to offer one of more than 20 billion possible art style ideas. Chuck is now creating works based on these chance suggestions.

Chuck Morris

Realist Artwork in Diverse Medias

Illustrations for his children's book, "The Storytelling Tree" were recently displayed at the Figge Art Museum.

His creative interests have led him to become...

A World Renowned Realist Artist with projects in some of the most diverse medias.

FIVE-STAR REVIEWS FROM PAST ATTENDEES:

"Absolutely heaven for painters. What a hoot, such a brilliant program that stimulated my brain and imagination, taught me new skills and gave me new ideas to try. I loved meeting the other painters and Eric and Peter. The quality work of the artists demonstrating was awe inspiring — and then to top it all off, just after it finished my swagbag arrived with goodies galore. Awesome conference guys, thanks so much."

–Vicki Sullivan

"I was blown away by the talent of the faculty of RealismLive!! I came away from the experience feeling like this art community is part of a large family. I just realized after attending #RealismLive this week, art unites. Artists from across the globe were there sharing their skills and knowledge in the pursuit of art, sustaining itself, like a nurturing family. Loved Bob Ross and Peter’s costumes. What fun group of people. Truly inspiring. I’m catching the wind, and it’s filling my sail. Thank you, Streamline Publishing team and faculty."

–Renee Nath

"Over the top. I rediscovered that I like to draw and look forward to honing those skills through the replays. The state of the art of realism in the talks by Dean, Peter, and Odd were magnificent and eye opening. Loved that the pre recorded demos had time lapse segments. This will be valuable on replay as the complete process was demoed. The interactive parts were great as well. I'm sold on this type of conference. No travel, sleep in my own bed and have the best seat in the house every day. Kudos to Eric, Peter, and the whole REALISMLIVE team. See you all at Watercolor LIVE."

–Donna Walsh

"I think when I look back on Realism Live from the future I will say that it was THE pivotal life changing event in my art career. Thank you Eric, Peter and all the artists that gave so much of themselves and of course a big thanks to all behind the scenes who made this ALL possible!"

–Patricia Gray

"For 25 years I’ve made my living as a painter. Others sometimes called me an artist, but I lacked the confidence to think of myself as such. A couple of workshops here and there just left me frustrated. While stuck at home because of Covid (and with Covid), I had a lot of time to think about the direction I wanted to take. An ad for this event popped up on my FB feed one day and I signed up. It was a real turning point for me. The quality and variety of instruction was amazing! Even better was the way they fostered “community”. When they announced Realism Live, I immediately signed up, not even knowing what that might mean. Once again, I was blown away by the whole experience. Thank you to everyone involved in creating this unique and wonderful Art experience. I am forever grateful!"

–Sally Bowers

"I had no clue what to expect from Realism Live being a watercolorist. Within a few minutes I had to paint along listening as Joshua LaRock explained the structure and form of an eye. Over the course of 4 days, figures and portraits began to emerge . I watched great talent and met great talent in the break out rooms but mainly I listened and painted. Realism Live fed life into me and I have advanced in my understanding of a movement I knew little about. I am fired up."

–Barbara Tapp

"I never thought I would get to go to realism live. I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Realism Live rocked my world, is a game changer and life changing for me. I learned so much from everyone that presented and in the chats. I am encouraged, inspired, and so in awe of everything I learned (brain overload still -lol) I cried through watching several demos. This event was exactly what I needed to validate what I want to do. Now all I need to do, as Pierre would say, “Go Paint”. Which is exactly what I’m going to do."

–Katie Manner

"Realism Live so exceeded all expectations that even though I am not a watercolor artist, I enrolled in Watercolor Live."

–Patricia Caviar

"I thoroughly loved Realism Live. I already miss all the interaction and energy. The years of expertise and instruction shared and knowledge gained in just a few days is unbelievable! I am so looking forward to Watercolor Live. Totally inspired! Thank you for this opportunity! Already signed up for Watercolor Live!"

–Trish Dorton

"Magnificent! It truly exceeded what I imagined it would be. Being able to study with masters of Modern Realism in the company of other artists around the world, from whom I've learned what they had to share also, without leaving my studio, represents a lifetime opportunity for growth as an artist and advancement in the art world. I am thankful."

–Jeannina Blanco

"The week was full of incredible demos, instruction, new drawing and painting experiences, fun breakout rooms and fun dancing and chats. What I gained besides learning a bit about oil painting, was the confidence that I can actually learn to draw faces, figures, portraits, or whatever I want! I was a believer that I couldn't draw, so I avoided the subjects of people and figures. After attending Realism Live, I see that I can obtain these skills with some pointed practice. What a gift that is for sure, to open up the world of painting anything! But I will probably still enjoy painting flowers. I need to go back and work on 30 more demos this week and really make you proud, or at least not regret your kindness!"

–Kaye Licherdell

"The level of skill, and the manner in which it was presented by the artists just reached inside me and pulled out inspiration, and built confidence in very unexpected ways. I did not just learn technical skill, but met hearts, minds and souls. If that weren't enough, the community built through chat and zoom took the whole experience to a level nearing out of this world. Then we add the generosity of sponsors and Eric and his team, and now we are out of this world! My heart is full, my head is full, and my inspiration is on full steam. I know life is different because of this experience, I can't wait to find out just what that means! A thousand times thank you for Realism Live!"

–Jodi Epp

EXCLUSIVE

Realism Live Gifts!

Included for VIP Ticket Holders

(Gift bag items change with each conference.)

VIP SWAG GOES AWAY IN

00 Years 00 Months 00 Weeks 00 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

Realism Live is produced by the team behind the World's Top Art Events

It's time to take your Realism Skills to the NEXT LEVEL...

Get Your Realism Live Ticket Today!

Register for a Premiere or VIP ticket by midnight on Wednesday, June 24th and receive a PleinAir Live Collectors Edition T-Shirt

General Admission

September 16-18, 2026

~~$957~~ ~~$457~~

$297

EARLY BIRD PRICE

Replay access (7 Days)

3 Full Days of Realism Live

Pre-Event Seminar

Realism Live Community

Live Breakout Sessions

Paint Alongs / Cocktail Hours

Get Your Ticket Now! Click Here to Start Your Order

100% Money-Back Guarantee

Premier Ticket

September 16-18, 2026

~~$1177~~ ~~$577~~

$397

Early Bird Price **MOST POPULAR**

Replay access (60 days)

3 Full Days of Realism Live

Pre-Event Seminar

Realism Live Community

Live Breakout Sessions

Paint Alongs / Cocktail Hours

SENT TO YOUR HOME

Collectors Edition Hat

Collectors Patch

Realism Live Sticker

Easel Travel Sticker Set

Get Your Ticket Now! Most Popular Ticket Option!

PREMIER GIFTS GO AWAY IN

100% Money-Back Guarantee

VIP Ticket

September 16-18, 2026

~~$1797~~ ~~$1197~~

$997

EARLY BIRD PRICE

Replay access for one year

3 Full Days of Realism Live

Pre-Event Seminar

Realism Live Community

Live Breakout Sessions

Paint Alongs / Cocktail Hours

SENT TO YOUR HOME

Collectors Edition Hat

Collectors Patch

Realism Live Sticker

Easel Travel Sticker Set

+ EXCLUSIVE VIP EXTRAS

Overstuffed VIP Swag Bag filled with Realism Live goodies delivered to your home *

Completion Diploma

Get Your Ticket Now! Click Here to Start Your Order

100% Money-Back Guarantee

VIP SWAG GOES AWAY IN

🔥 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING + BONUSES 🔥

🛑 Early Bird Price SOLD OUT 🛑

***GENERAL ADMISSION***

3 DAYS OF Realism LIVE

~~$897~~

397

Replay access until November 20 (7 days)
Realism Live Community
Happy Hour Paint Along

***PREMIER***

3 DAYS OF Realism LIVE

PLUS MORE

😍 OUR MOST POPULAR 😍

~~$1097~~

497

Replay access until January 12 (60 days)
Realism Live Community
Happy Hour Paint Along
Realism Live Collectors Edition Hat
Attendance Badge to wear during event
Realism Live Collectors Pin
Realism Live Collectors Patch
Realism Live Sticker
Realism Live Easel Travel Sticker Set

***VIP***

3 DAYS OF Realism LIVE
PLUS ONE YEAR REPLAY

BEST VALUE OVERALL

~~$1697~~

1097

Replay access for one year (365 days)
Realism Live Community
Happy Hour Paint Along
Realism Live Collectors Edition Hat
Attendance Badge to wear during event
Realism Live Collectors Pin
Realism Live Collectors Patch
Realism Live Sticker
Realism Live Easel Travel Sticker Set
Overstuffed VIP Swag Bag filled with Realism Live goodies delivered to your home *
Completion Diploma

☝️☝️☝️ 365 day replay and goodie bag 🎉

Register for a Premiere or VIP ticket by midnight on Wednesday, June 24th and receive a PleinAir Live Collectors Edition T-Shirt

Get the lowest price per ticket PLUS replay access to:

Realism Live 2021 Demos
Realism Live 2022 Demos
6 Demos from Figurative Art Convention & Expo 2018
6 Demos from Figurative Art Convention & Expo 2019
8 Demos from Plein Air Convention & Expo

Are you new to realism painting or need a refresher so you can be more confident? We have you covered!

Pre-Event Essential Techniques Day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026

(optional)

See the world in a whole new way, like a realism artist!

New to realism or need a refresher? We've put together a lineup of top instructors to offer Essential Techniques including:

Drawing for Beginners
Painting Basics for Beginners (Oil Painting)
Still Life for Beginners
Portraits for Beginners
Landscape for Beginners
Important Painting Foundations for Beginners

Discover the fundamental skills you’ll need to succeed in creating realistic artworks.

Essential Techniques Day

September 15, 2026

~~$297~~ ~~$197~~

$97

Early Bird Price

Replay access (7 Days)

Pre-Event Seminar

Realism Live Community

Live Breakout Sessions

Paint Along / Cocktail Hour

Get Your Ticket Now! Click Here to Start Your Order

100% Money-Back Guarantee

AGENDA

All times listed are in Central Standard Time (CST). Convert to your timezone by clicking the question-mark icon next to each time listing.

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

* Agenda timing and faculty may be subject to change

A pre-event offering the "Essential Techniques Day" for any artist new to realism or who just wants a refresher.

Cost: ~~$297~~ ~~$197~~ $97

Replay access for 7 days. Extended replay access is available with your General Admission, Premier or VIP-level ticket.

"YES! I want to attend the Essential Techniques Day!"Reserve my online attendance at Realism Live 2024

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

NOT CONVINCED WATERCOLOR LIVE IS FOR YOU?

100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

Platinum

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

Gold

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

Gold

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

Silver

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

Organization Partners

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

Organization Partners

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

MY 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

I guarantee you’ll walk away with new skills, tips, tools and knowledge that you can use to improve your painting and drawing skills.

If after attending Day 1, you do not feel you have received even one “breakthrough” moment that could potentially change your artistic skills.

And if you feel you didn’t receive what I am promising you on this page...

Then I’ll Refund Your Investment, Every Penny.

If you’re not happy, then I’m not happy, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make it right.

I believe the likelihood of this happening is EXTREMELY low.

But the reason why I'll put my money where my mouth is, is because I KNOW when you experience Realism Live...

You are going to experience such a profound transformation over the 3 days of this event. Not only will our World-Renowned Faculty give you ACTIONABLE tips that will dramatically improve your art and career... you are going to build lifelong friendships with other artists from all over the world.

This event is going to change your life forever!

But... you have to take action and get your ticket today!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

MY 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

I guarantee you’ll walk away with new skills, tips, tools and knowledge that you can use to improve your painting and drawing skills.

If after attending Day 1, you do not feel you have received even one “breakthrough” moment that could potentially change your artistic skills.

And if you feel you didn’t receive what I am promising you on this page...

Then I’ll Refund Your Investment, Every Penny.

If you’re not happy, then I’m not happy, and I’ll do whatever it takes to make it right.

I believe the likelihood of this happening is EXTREMELY low.

But the reason why I'll put my money where my mouth is, is because I KNOW when you experience Realism Live...

This event is going to change your life forever!

But... you have to take action and get your ticket today!

– Eric Rhoads

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I upgrade my REALISM LIVE 2024 ticket for extended replays?

YES! You can upgrade your General Admission ticket to Premier (Replay access until January 15, 2025) or VIP (Replay access until November 15th, 2025) by clicking here.

WHAT IS THE EVENT AGENDA?

As we get closer to the date, the agenda will be posted here. Note: times are subject to change.

Who WERE the Sponsors of 2022? (2023 Sponsors Announced soon)

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsor:

HOW WILL I ACCESS REALISM LIVE ONLINE?

You will have streaming access on our virtual event platform, designed to be compatible with the largest number of devices. For the evening Cocktail Hour & Paint-along, we will be using Zoom free meeting software. The bandwidth will vary depending on connection speed and many other factors — we would estimate around 5GB of data will get used for the event.

Note: The conference is NOT delivered via Facebook or YouTube.

ARE THE DEMOS LIVE?

The demos are NEW content with some being live and some being pre-recorded with the artist talking live over the demo.

DOES THE GENERAL ADMISSION / PREMIER / VIP INCLUDE THE ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES DAY WORKSHOP?

No, Essential Techniques Day is a separate registration fee beginning the day before the big event.

How to I upgrade my ticket?

Existing tickets can be upgraded by visiting https://realismlive.com/ticket-upgrade-2021

WHAT IS THE HAPPY HOUR?

Happy Hour painting will be an image on the screen that everyone paints.

WHAT IS A BREAKOUT SESSION?

Breakout sessions are live networking sessions where you will be paired with 3 - 5 other artists for 10 - 15 minutes of discussion.

The feedback from attendees of our previous virtual conferences is that this is their favourite part - to be able to meet and talk about art with other painters just like you!!!

WHAT IS THE REALISM LIVE COMMUNITY?

It’s a Private Facebook for Realism Live. We have a way that we're allowing people to communicate as a community.

WHAT IS THE PRESENTATION?

It is a lecture, not a demo. We’ll start each day that way. It’s like a keynote speech.

WHAT IS THE VIRTUAL ROUND TABLE?

It’s a group of artists having in depth discussions that give you an inside look at their lives and their work.

HOW DO I PURCHASE REALISM LIVE 2021 Replays?

For a limited time, you can purchase Realism Live 2021 replays here.

Click here to receive updates about Realism Live

I consent to receive email about Realism Live from Streamline Publishing

CUSTOM JAVASCRIPT / HTML

Click here to receive updates about Realism Live

Busy During the Event Dates?

⏰ Grab a Ticket and Watch Later

Buy a Ticket to Realism Live 2024

Upgrade Your Realism Live 2024 Ticket

September 16 - 18, 2026

with Essential Techniques Day on September 15

Upgrade Your Realism Live Ticket

September 16-18, 2026

with Essential Techniques Day on September 15

A Wide Range of Topics, Styles and Mediums Over 3 Days

If it’s real — we’re teaching it. From tightly rendered, to impressionistic, to abstracted.

Learn the Techniques of Top Realist Artists

To learn from the master artists we gather it would normally cost you tens of thousands of dollars collectively... but Realism Live allows you to learn from them for a single ticket price!

2026 Faculty

To Be Announced Soon.Click here to sign up for updates.

2026 Agenda TBD

A Wide Range of Topics, Styles and Mediums over 3 days

Save Years of Struggle & Frustration...

Save Years of Struggle and Frustration...

By Discovering Techniques, Insider Secrets, and In-depth Demonstrations from more than twenty of the Top Realist Artists During the World's Largest Online Realism Art Event!

SEPTEMBER 16 - 18, 2026

with Essential Techniques Day on September 15

Imagine the incredible paintings you will paint during this 3-day event!

The skill level of our attendee's dramatically increases over these few jam-packed days!

Each ticket tiers includes several replay options so you can watch the demos again and again!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

Who Should Attend?

Realism Live is for artists who want to elevate their painting and drawing skills to the next level, and for those who want to become artists. Get access to the world’s leading experts all in one place.

When you attend Realism Live, You Have The RARE Opportunity To...

Learn from dozens of the World's Top & Most Accomplished Realism Painters. Past faculty have included Juliette Aristides, Zhaoming Wu, Daniel Sprick, Kami Mendlik, Mary Pettis, Matt Ryder, and many more!

Streamline your realist painting skills through in-depth painting demos. Learn in 3 days what normal students take over a decade and tens of thousands of dollars to study.

Paint along with your favorite Realism Masters and connect with other artists from all over the world, right from the comfort of your own home... No travel, airfare, meals, or hotel needed!

Receive premium Instruction in Figure, Portrait, Landscape, Still Life, Flowers, and more!

Witness how your favorite Realism artists start, work through, and finish paintings and drawings.

Discover the go-to materials and equipment that the World's Greatest Realism Artists are using today –– Material list included!

And Much, MUCH More!

Three Full Days Of Non-Stop Artistic Mastery.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM:

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM:

The reality is... Art is a process.

The reality is... Art is a Process.

(But it's a lot of fun even in the struggle.)

You’ll find yourself recalling lessons from REALISM LIVE long after attending!

The more you watch the replays and read the notes, the more you’ll recall... and you’ll see a dramatic increase in your painting abilities!

Click or Tap the Button Above to Get Your Ticket!

Beginner's Day* – The Refresher You Need

Wednesday, November 9th

The Virtual Event Begins at 10am ET!

(Agenda Subject to Change.)

* Add-On Beginner's Day at Registration to join these amazing instructors on November 9th!

Oliver Sin

Oliver Sin

Carol Peebles

Carol Peebles

Sarah Sedwick

Sarah Sedwick

Todd M. Casey

Todd M. Casey

Sandra Angelo

Sandra Angelo

Debra Huse

Debra Huse

DAY 1 – Your New Artistic Journey Starts Here

Thursday, November 10th

The Virtual Event Begins at 10am ET!

(Agenda Subject to Change.)

Michelle Dunaway

Clyde Aspevig

Daniel Graves

Alex Kelly

Glenn Vilppu

Juliette Aristides

Michelle Dunaway

Michelle Dunaway

Karen Offutt

Karen Offutt

Lisa Egeli

Lisa Egeli

Alex Kelly

Alex Kelly

To Be Announced Soon.
Click here to sign up for updates.

Save Years of
Struggle & Frustration...

The reality is...
Art is a process.

**Beginner's Day* – The Refresher You Need**

Realism Live
Collectors Edition Hat

Realism Live
Attendance Badge

Realism Live Easel
Travel Sticker Set