D. Jeffrey Mims
American · 5 artworks
Contemporary RealismClassical drawing techniquesGrisaille underpaintingGlazingEmphasis on accurate proportionsSubtle color harmonies
artist bio
D. Jeffrey Mims is a contemporary American realist painter known for his classical approach to figure drawing, portraiture, and landscape. He is a proponent of traditional artistic training and the importance of studying the Old Masters.
what you'll learn
Studying Mims' work allows students to understand the principles of classical drawing and painting within a contemporary context, emphasizing accurate observation and skillful rendering of form and light.
related: Jacques-Louis David, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, William-Adolphe Bouguereau
