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Anthony Knight

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Tends to be artists on social media groups that I’ve seen completely rubbish photorealism Alan. No hostility on here (and it does get genuinely heated in FB land sometimes) although the debate on the value of photorealism has been held several times. 
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Photorealistic, surreal , impressionist, digital ,  left handed thumb missing , what ever  if it is created by a person then to me it’s a piece of art . Like Jenny I admire the skill used to create those b&w portraits and I have to do a double take to be sure it a drawing etc but I would not buy one to hand on the wall.  If I happen to like it then for me it’s a good piece of art , I don’t think there is rubbish art given it’s possibly the best a person can do it just not as good as others. Well there’s been diplomatic but I’m sure you know what I’m getting at, and because I don’t like it doesn’t make it rubbish.  Who any I to criticise anyone else, there is always something good in a paint, unless it’s Bob Ross of course thought I would get that in before Robert. 

Sylvia Evans

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Let's leave BR out of it....Red rag to Roberts .  At least I know no one is EVER likely to say anything of mine is Just like a photograph... I would topple over in complete surprise. Back to its all in the eye of the beholder...if I like a painting and it's super photorealistic then so be it.  Admittedly that picture of John Lennon is amazing and the artists skill is gobsmacking yes he is is a craftsperson; as he knows how to use his tools.. JL is popping up everywhere at the moment. 
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Skylar Brown

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Fascinating discussion. I have painted since I was about 12. I didn't persue art as a living til I was about 25. I enrolled in art classes, and was determined to paint so well, that it looked photographic. I went into graphics and trompe l'oeil. After many years of making my living that way, I retired, and started over.  I still have an urge to over-detail things, but intentionally stop short. I admire the artist who chooses the meticulous over the less rigid. It is a "double edged" situation. Many viewer see the meticulous as more interesting. It's a bit like comparing Opera to Pop. Both have merit.
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