Photo of Richard GandyWelcome to the Richard Gandy Gallery of Realist Art. We feature museum quality fine art and promote contemporary realist artwork based on the enduring aesthetic principles of the old masters.

We invite you to bookmark this page and join us often as we present the artwork of contemporary masters Allan R. Banks, Paul S. Brown, Steven J. Levin, Carl J. Samson, Holly Hope Banks, Richard Lack, and others. Also enjoy master works by William Bouguereau, John Singer Sargent, William Paxton, Joseph DeCamp, Pietro Annigoni, and others.

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Richard F. Lack (1928–2009)

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Allan R. Banks, Celebration of Naboo Youth on Freedom Day, Star Wars Art: Visions

Allan R. Banks, Celebration of Naboo Youth on Freedom Day, Oil on Linen, 44 x 52
Star Wars Art: Visions, Collection of George Lucas

Over the last two years, we were honored to work with the Lucasfilm studio on a groundbreaking new book, Star Wars Art: Visions. Three of our artists, Allan R. Banks, Carl Samson, and Steven J. Levin caught the eye of Jonathan Rinzler and George Lucas as they sought out the best realist artists to make the book a reality.

A charming oil study used in planning the magnificent work above is available. Contact gallery for price.
 

Steven J. Levin, Portrait of Darth Vader, Star Wars ArtSteven J. Levin, Portrait of Darth Vader, 56 x 46, oil on linen.

Star Wars Art: Visions, Collection of George Lucas

Double Hollyhocks by Kirk RichardsWe are pleased to welcome Ryan S. Brown to the gallery.

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Double Hollyhocks by Kirk RichardsWe are pleased to present new work by Kirk Richards.

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Allan Banks photoWe are pleased to present a new major work by Allan R. Banks.

Boy with Scythe is a life-size plein-air figure painting in the naturalist tradition.

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Carl J. Samson, Padme Resplendent with Naboo Mandala, Natalie Portman, Star Wars Art

Carl J. Samson, Padme Resplendent with Naboo Mandala
24 x 20, oil with 22 & 23K gold leaf background on rare 1930s era chestnut panel

Star Wars Art: Visions, Collection of George Lucas

Yes, that is Natalie Portman. She portrayed Padme in the Star Wars movies. A timeless beauty, definitely one of my favorite actresses.
   

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Artist Focus – Holly Hope Banks

Painting of Holly Hope Banks by Allan R. BanksTruly one the most beautiful and gifted people I have ever met. Holly's dedication to the arts spills over into all areas of her life and the lives of those fortunate enough to know her or own one of her paintings.

Holly is well known for her portraits, floral paintings, and exhibition works with the Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, Butler Institute of American Art, Audobon Artists, and others.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Holly began her art education at the University of Toledo, receiving her Bachelor’s of Art degree in 1981. She was a registered copyist at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. for 5 years with continued classical training at the Atelier of Plein-air Studies for 4 years. Holly has furthered her studies by extensive travels to Europe.

Holly Hope Banks, April Flowers
April Flowers, oil on canvas, 30x38

Most recently, Holly was awarded the Leila Gardin Sawyer Award in the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's 115th Annual Exhibition at the National Arts Club, October 2011.

To see a larger image of April Flowers, visit our Facebook Page.