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Calvin

Lai

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Artist

Limited Edition Giclée Prints

Classic Realism with Modern Sensibilities

I collect moments. If you look through my collection you'll see paintings of people I've met, places I've been, and things I've seen. With a background in classical realism, it's important for me to paint moments realistically. But solely painting realism feels incomplete, and I find that it can become a bit too academic. It's not only about the visual recreation that is my intention in oil painting. I want to make my audience feel they are walking down a rainy street, climbing up a sun drenched hill, or sitting in front of a loved one. I want a viewer to feel the moments I collect... READ MORE

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Featured Collection

My Services

Fine Art Paintings for Sale

If you are looking for an oil painting as a collector or as someone needing to enliven a room, I invite you to check out my portfolio, as well as my store page. I have a wide selection of oil paintings for sale from contemporary figurative art to still lifes to pieces of the San Francisco cityscape.  

Commission Portrait Artist

I have had years of experience as a portrait painter.. I specialize in capturing the essence of individuals, couples, and families (even pets!). If you would like to own a one of a kind oil painting of yourself or your loved ones feel free to contact me with any questions. Visit my commissions page for further information!

Oil Painting
Lessons

Learn the art of oil painting. Steeped in classical realism and well versed in painterly realism, I offer affordable private and small group instruction out of my studio in San Francisco. I also offer lessons via Skype. If you are interested in realism and traditional art techniques, feel free to set up an appointment with me.

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