Arthur Thomas North American P51 Mustang
Arthur Thomas

North American P-51 Mustang

Background Story and Concept

The artitst said: Photo-realism is the result of a pronounced taste for concrete things and details. I developed my techniques around the reproduction of existing subjects that I paint in the most faithful way possible. In theory, there is nothing to interpret.  

​A Rafale is a Rafale. One millimeter of difference, and it’s not the same airplane anymore. Once you get that in, photo-realism is self-evident. It’s a classic feature of aeronautical painting. I don’t know many painters in this field who reinterpret the lines of the planes they paint. Each painter has a own style, with a personal touch, but you can (usually) recognize the plane at first glance.

​One of those eternal debates on the definition of Art. Is photography Art? Is digital painting Art? The only thing I know is that Art has the value that each people give it. So I leave to you the answer to this question. 

Year

2019

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