Richard Estes

Estes was born in 1932 in Illinois. He is one of the many photo realist/ hyper realist painters that emerged in the 60's. Estes studied at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. After his studies, he worked as a graphic artist for magazine publishers and ad agencies, and continued to paint on the side. He is drawn to painting reflective surfaces and cityscapes, working primarily with oil on board.

Although he is not one of my favorites, I admire his skill. Attempting a painting of the city would be my worst nightmare!