Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

After attending Stanford University, Doug Newton studied at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. Post school, he worked as an art director for a number of years in Los Angeles and New York. His early works were in a suburban surrealism mode. While painting the American landscape, houses and gardens, mostly from imagination, he also drew and painted extensively from the figure. He began painting still lives of food, toys, candy and household objects. The still life painting became his main interest. Mr. Newton has been in numerous group shows across the country as well as four one person shows. His paintings are in many private collections. He was also chosen to do a residency at Fundación Valpariaso in Andalusia Spain in 2012. _______________ ESSAY by Dr. Sonia Coman Doug Newton's hard candy: the confection of painting Doug Newton's paintings are about… painting. The hyperrealist technique of trompe l'oeil or “trick the eye” is knowingly playful. It simultaneously calls attention to the illusion of a different material—for example, translucent candy wrappers—and the reality of the layers of paint, masterfully applied to the canvas. In that, Newton's paintings pay homage to an esteemed series of trompe l'oeil masters, from Inquisition-era Spanish painter Francisco de Zurbarán to Gilded-Age American painter William Michael Harnett. But Newton adds something new to the genre. His paintings revel in the effortlessness of their illusionistic effect, celebrating the tension between the abstract quality of a brushstroke and the precise representational image it renders in the viewer's eye. The reflections we often see on Newton's canvases heighten this unapologetic presence of multiple materialities—real, perceived, and imagined. Unlike shadows that extend across surfaces, the reflections of Newton's depicted chocolates and ribbons sink into something resembling a mirror. This murky reflective surface is at odds with the angle and the opacity of the main surface, i.e. the painted canvas itself. The doubling of the depicted objects through these spectral, distorted reflections draws attention to the fact that painting, too, is a (subjective) reflection of some form of reality, be it everyday objects or less palpable things like the artist's inner world. Newton's choice of candy and ribbons as privileged subject matter conjures up memories of childhood and notions of play, pleasure, and comfort. However, enlarged and decontextualized, Newton's candy assumes a different, more serious dimension, inviting the viewer to turn the banal on its head. I find Newton's paintings of confections akin to group portraits. To me, they provide a meditation on the nature of painting. “Confectionery” comes from the Latin “confectio,” which means “something made by putting together.” That stands true of candy as it does of painting. The effect on the consumer of a good piece of candy, like that of a good painting, is the result of an elaborate, multi-layered process—one that we're invited to “unwrap” in our minds' eyes as we enter Doug Newton's realm of confection as painting. ~Dr. Sonia Coman (Art Historian, currently: Director of Digital Engagement, Washington National Cathedral)

Artist: Doug Newton

Doug NewtonCamellia Branch, colorful, still life, superealsim, 2018

$1,100

Camellia Branch, colorful, still life, superealsim

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with ...

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2010s Photorealist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Doug NewtonDoll, Dog, and Bear, yellow tones, toys oil painting, 2026

$2,500

Doll, Dog, and Bear, yellow tones, toys oil painting

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Doll, Dog and Bear, 20” x 24” x 1.5”, o/c, $2500 Description: This original oil painting, "Doll, Dog and Bear," is a still life inspired by a child's beloved companions. The artist...

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2010s American Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doug NewtonRed Spirals, colorful, superrealism, photorealism, 2018

$1,200

Red Spirals, colorful, superrealism, photorealism

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with all the ways light can transfo...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Doug NewtonMany Chocolates, colorful foil wrapped chocolate candy w reflections, 2024

$2,200

Many Chocolates, colorful foil wrapped chocolate candy w reflections

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Essay about Doug Newton's artwork Doug Newton's hard candy: the confection of painting Doug Newton's paintings are about… painting. The hyperrealist technique of trompe l'oeil or “...

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2010s Contemporary Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Doug NewtonSpring Onions, oil on canvas, food, realistic, 2018

$800

Spring Onions, oil on canvas, food, realistic

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with ...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Doug NewtonQuartet

$1,400

Quartet

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency, reflections and luminosity, and dazzle the viewer with ...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Doug NewtonQuattro, 2024

$2,500

Quattro

By Doug Newton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Doug Newton’s hyper realistic artworks are created from direct observation without the use of photographs. He achieves an astonishing degree of verisimilitude in his still life oil ...

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2010s Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Olga Antonova"Two Turquoise, Silver, White and Gold Cups Stacked"

$2,600

H 12 in W 12 in

"Two Turquoise, Silver, White and Gold Cups Stacked"

By Olga Antonova

Located in Wellesley, MA

Olga Antonova "Two Turquoise, White and Silver Cups Stacked" Oil on Canvas 12 x 12 Inches Olga Antonova’s subject is compositions of extraordinarily elegant, beautiful and whimsical cups, plates, teapots, vases and dishes, but there is something playful about these paintings. Stacked teacups are also amusing, having a kind of jaunty and upbeat personality of their own. Polka dots are as endearing to adults as to children, and everyone responds to the bling and sparkle of gold and silver while marveling at Antonova’s seemingly effortless ability to paint these radiant details...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Dani HumberstonePocket Pale Blue Sloes [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Small art, Fruit art, 2023

$217

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in

Pocket Pale Blue Sloes [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Small art, Fruit art

By Dani Humberstone

Located in Deddington, GB

Pocket Pale Blue Sloes is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque stil...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dani HumberstoneSpring Collection: Pocket Bluebells, Baroque Still Life, Flower art, Realism, 2024

$217

H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in

Spring Collection: Pocket Bluebells, Baroque Still Life, Flower art, Realism

By Dani Humberstone

Located in Deddington, GB

Spring Collection: Pocket Bluebells is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nadezda StupinaPortrait of white rose, 2024

$208

H 0.79 in Dm 7.88 in

Portrait of white rose

By Nadezda Stupina

Located in Oslo, NO

This exquisite artwork, attributed to Nadya Stupina, showcases a masterful rendition of a white rose at its center. Painted on a circular canvas, the flower's soft, layered petals ex...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nadezda Stupina«Botany 4» Original floral painting. Circular small canvas . Gift . Home decor, 2025

$522

H 0.79 in Dm 11.82 in

«Botany 4» Original floral painting. Circular small canvas . Gift . Home decor

Located in Oslo, NO

This artwork, a circular painting, deftly captures a vibrant botanical ensemble on a textured backdrop. Set against a muted, earthy background, the piece features an array of intrica...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Morston Constantine ReamStill Life with Grapes, Realist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1880

$6,500

H 22 in W 24 in

Still Life with Grapes, Realist Oil on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1880

By Morston Constantine Ream

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Morston Constantine Ream (American, 1840-1898) Grapes Oil on canvas, 10 x 12 inches Framed: 22 x 24 inches (approx.) Signed at lower right: “Morston Ream” The still-life painter Mor...

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1880s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sarah Lamb"Gardenias in Juliska Vase" - Still Life - American Realist Painting - botanical, 2022

$7,300

H 9 in W 9 in

"Gardenias in Juliska Vase" - Still Life - American Realist Painting - botanical

By Sarah Lamb

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Gardenias in Juliska Vase" is a still life painting featuring hues of green, white, and dark blue. Sarah Lamb is inspired by the work of John Singer Sar...

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2010s American Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Nadezda Stupina“Botany 5” Original floral painting. Small circular canvas. Gift , home decor, 2025

$522

H 0.79 in Dm 11.82 in

“Botany 5” Original floral painting. Small circular canvas. Gift , home decor

Located in Oslo, NO

This exquisite artwork showcases a captivating, circular composition of wildflowers meticulously rendered on a textured, neutral-toned surface. The artist masterfully captures the vi...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Spanish SchoolStill Life with Fish and Large Copper Pot, Late 18th Century Spanish Painting

$7,460

H 24 in W 28 in

Still Life with Fish and Large Copper Pot, Late 18th Century Spanish Painting

Located in London, GB

Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 28 1/2 inches (61 x 73 cm) Contemporary style hand made frame This is an incredibly carefully executed work. On what appears to be a wooden ledge we see a plate of freshwater fish, possibly a roach, a copper pot, a larger terracota pot...

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Late 18th Century Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

James ZamoraWhispered Bloom - original impressionism still life painting - contemporary art, 2026

$746

H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in

Whispered Bloom - original impressionism still life painting - contemporary art

By James Zamora

Located in London, Chelsea

We offer complimentary worldwide shipping and cover all tariffs and import taxes for this artwork. This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet C...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Zbigniew KopaniaWindow Full Of Flowers Still Life, 2021

$5,200

H 31 in W 38 in D 1 in

Window Full Of Flowers Still Life

By Zbigniew Kopania

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Window Full Of Flowers 2021 Still Life oil on canvas, artist signed lower right canvas 23.5x31.5. Zbigniew Kopania, artist painter, cinematographer, born December 21, 1949, in Łódź Poland. Kopania style of paintings characterized by very high realism, some of them deserve to be called hyperrealism. He often uses thick impasto of paint and numerous glazes that contribute to the final effect of the created works. In his paintings, you can almost always see great color saturation, high contrast, and meticulously refined details. College degree in Cinematography Department of the State Higher School of Film, Television, and Theater in Łódź 1969-74. An operator of feature, documentary, and television films in Poland and abroad 1974-80...

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2010s Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Dani Humberstone Pocket Persimmon Fruit by Dani Humberstone, Still life, Small Scale Oil Painting, 2022

$217

H 6.3 in W 6.3 in D 1.38 in

Pocket Persimmon Fruit by Dani Humberstone, Still life, Small Scale Oil Painting

Located in Deddington, GB

Pocket Persimmon Fruit by Dani Humberstone [2022] original and hand signed by artist Oil paint on canvas Image size: H:5 cm x W:5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:5 cm x W:5 cm x D:3cm Frame Size: H:16 cm x W:16 cm x D:3.5cm Sold Framed Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look. Pocket Persimmon Fruit is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her pocket fruit series.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Doug Newton Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Doug Newton still-life paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of still-life paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Doug Newton in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Photorealist style. Not every interior allows for large Doug Newton still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 18 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Fiona Smith, Grace Diehl, and Jon Doran. Doug Newton still-life paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $800 and tops out at $1,400, while the average work can sell for $1,150.