Realistic Painting Style. Realism is the art style most people regard as “real art”, where the subject of the painting looks very much like it appears in real life. Edward hopper, public domain, via wikimedia commons.

This guide is an introduction for painting fine art, in a realistic style. This painting proved to be very popular and was praised for its flawless details on both the horses and the riders, such that it went on to garner universal fame after its exhibition at the 1853 salon.