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The Art of Charlie Steg

A Look into The Photorealistic Paintings of a World Renowned Artist

By Charlie StegPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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The Art of Charlie Steg
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The paintings of Charlie Steg are photorealistic. It’s one of the most impressive features of his works and leads many art lovers to seek him out for commissioning a painting. Photorealism is the depiction of an object or scene using only pictures, without the use of any visual aids like drawings.

Charlie Steg is a world-renowned artist who is recognized not only in the USA but also globally. His paintings have been widely sold and featured in several exhibitions across the country as well as at various international galleries.

Here, we take a look into what makes a photorealistic painting so exceptional and how you can start your own if you’re inclined to do so.

Charlie Steg: A renowned artist with an extensive repertoire of photorealistic art

Charlie Steg is a renowned artist from Hoboken, United States. He has a vast repertoire of photorealistic art. He is known for his masterpieces that are mostly centered on nature and animals. He has also created artworks that relate to urban landscapes and architecture.

Charlie Steg’s famous paintings

Charlie Steg’s famous paintings include abstract artworks, landscapes, and portraits. There are many popular pieces in his repertoire including ‘The Great Migration’, ‘Pacu, the Giant Albatross’, and ‘Aquarius’. The ‘Great Migration’ painting, also called ‘The Flight of the Penguins’, is a recreation of a flock of Emperor penguins that take off from the shores of Antarctica. The painting was first exhibited in 2016 at the National Museum of Design in South Africa and was a much-talked-about work of art at the time. ‘Pacu, the Giant Albatross’ is a beautiful piece of art about a pet albatross who returns to its owner after being separated from him for an extended period. The painting is a tribute to the strength of love and affection in a relationship. ‘Aquarius’ is a breathtaking piece of art that depicts a group of dolphins swimming in the sea with the backdrop of a beautiful sunset in the background.

Charlie Steg: The Artist Behind the Paintings

Charlie Steg has created masterpieces for more than two decades and is recognized not only in his home country but also globally. His paintings have been widely sold and featured in several exhibitions across the country as well as at various international galleries. Charlie Steg’s works are photorealistic. They are mostly centered on nature and animals.

As a young boy, he was fond of painting and drew street scenes and portraits from memory. After completing his studies at the Montclair State University, Steg joined a visual arts organization called the Cape Town Group of Artists. The group was renowned for its exhibition of photorealistic paintings. Steg was one of the founding members of the group and went on to serve as the secretary of the group. In 2015, Steg received the prestigious ‘Young Painter of the Year’ award from the National Association of Visual Arts in N ew York. He then went on to receive other awards for his paintings.

Charlie's Masterpiece: A Detailed Look into His Works

The paintings of Charlie Steg are photorealistic. It’s one of the most impressive features of his works and leads many art lovers to seek him out for commissioning a painting. His paintings have been widely sold and featured in several exhibitions across the country as well as at various international galleries.

Charlie's Exhibitions

In 2016, Charlie Steg was invited to exhibit his works at the International Contemporary Art Fair in Los Angeles. The following year, he exhibited his works in New York City and San Francisco. Today, his paintings can be found in various art galleries and museums such as the National Museum of Design in South Africa and the Galerie Konigshoffen in Germany.

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Charlie Steg

Charlie Steg is a contemporary artist located in Hoboken, New Jersey. During the last years, the materialization of his professional artistic project has focused on abstract painting.

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