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THE FUTURE OF REALISM

“In a world obsessed with modern and abstract art, do realists have a chance?”

Get Exclusive Insights Into The Next Chapter Of Realism In This Roundtable Discussion With 
 Artists Thomas Jefferson Kitts & Sarah Sedwick
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  Tuesday, September 24th at 2:00pm ET
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Hosted by Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Peter Trippi

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After this FREE roundtable discussion, you’ll be among the few artists who have the inside scoop on answers to:

✅ What does “realism” really mean today? Uncover the surprising truths about how today’s top artists define realism — and how this understanding can transform your own artistic vision.

✅ Which legendary artists inspire today’s top realists? And who are they secretly watching now? Get exclusive insights into the masters of the past and the rising stars shaping the future of realism.

✅ Why is realist art training suddenly booming while modern and abstract art dominate? Is it here to stay or fleeting? Learn the REAL reasons behind this surge — and how you can capitalize on it. 

✅ Is there a stronger connection between realism and plein air painting than ever before? Discover how these two art forms can now complement one another in new ways — unlocking fresh opportunities for collaboration and building a thriving artistic community.

✅ Is AI a threat or an opportunity for artists? Discover what these top realists think about the future of the art market and education — and how emerging technologies like AI could reshape the way art is created, sold, and taught.
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Walk Away With Insider Knowledge To Anticipate The State Of Realism Today And Its Impact On The Art World Of Tomorrow

Discover Which Opportunities Are Disappearing Fast, Which New Ones Are Emerging — And So Much More.

Thomas Jefferson Kitts

Thomas Jefferson Kitts is a plein air oil painter renowned for capturing the beauty of light in his work.
 
With over 33 years of experience painting directly from life, Thomas draws inspiration from master artists like Sargent, Sorolla, and Zorn, employing alla prima techniques to create vibrant, expressive pieces. 

A graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute, he is a Signature Member of the California Plein Air Painters and the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters Association, and an Artist Member of Oil Painters of America. 

His work is widely collected across North America by private and public institutions.

Sarah Sedwick

Sarah Sedwick is an accomplished oil painter based in Eugene, Oregon, known for her dynamic still life and portraiture. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, she began painting at age ten and earned a BFA from the Maryland Institute, College of Art in 2001 with a focus on illustration and painting, and a minor degree in art history.. 

Her work, which is painted from direct observation, has gained recognition for its vibrant use of color and light. 

Sarah is the author of Dynamic Still Life for Artists and teaches workshops on still life and portraits worldwide, along with an online mentorship program.

Meet Your Host
Peter Trippi

Peter Trippi is Editor-in-Chief of Fine Art Connoisseur, the magazine that serves collectors of historical and contemporary representational art. He is also president of Projects in 19th-Century Art, a firm he established to pursue research, writing, and curating opportunities. 

Previously he served as Director of the Dahesh Museum of Art (New York) and Vice Director for Development at the Brooklyn Museum. In 2016, Trippi co-curated an international touring exhibition about the Dutch-born, London-based painter Lawrence Alma-Tadema, who lived from 1836 to 1912. In 2008-10, Trippi co-curated the international touring exhibition J.W. Waterhouse: The Modern Pre-Raphaelite. His Waterhouse monograph was published by Phaidon Press in 2002.
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