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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · 9d

My painting Blodeuwedd was featured in the Autumn 2025 Cottage Witch issue of Enchanted Living Magazine after receiving the Enchanted Living Award in the 17th International ARC Salon.

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Aug 24

My paintings are currently on view at 5 & Under at Arcadia Contemporary, NYC (August 9–28). Honored to be part of this annual show again this year.

For inquiries, reach out to [email protected]

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Jul 5

Time lapse of me reshaping, and redesigning the helmet. Painting is drawing, just slower, slipperier, and more stubborn.

This piece will be part of the upcoming ‘Five and Under’ exhibition at @arcadiagallery, opening August 9th.

For purchase inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Jun 19

I had a great time talking with The Creative Process about my work, how I blend myth and AI in painting, and what keeps me inspired in the studio.

🔗 www.creativeprocess.info/arts-intervi...

#ArtistInterview #ContemporaryArt #FigurativeArt #StudioLife #ArtPodcast

Painting Toward a Post-Human Mythology — The Creative Process

A Conversation with Artist J. ADAM MCGALLIARD I'm working on a series titled Erewhon, which imagines a post-collapse society where unreal figures navigate ambiguous, symbolic environments. The work e...

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Jun 10

Trying out some new Artify brushes in the studio.

This painting will be in the Five and Under exhibition at Arcadia Contemporary.

For inquiries: [email protected]

#artifybrushes #arcadiacontemporary #oilpainting #figurativeart #paintingvideo #artistatwork #sponsoredpost

J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Apr 11

I’m thrilled to share that my new painting “Boudica” will be on view in the 25th Anniversary “Then and Now” exhibition at Arcadia Contemporary. The show opens tonight from 6–8pm at 421 W Broadway in SoHo, NYC, and will run until May 4th.

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Apr 11

Honored to have two paintings on display in the JAX Contemporary: MOCA Jacksonville Arts Triennial—a stunning celebration of creative and the vibrant spirit of the Jacksonville art community.

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Apr 6

Had a great time at the opening of HEAVYWEIGHT last night at Florida Mining Gallery! Huge thanks to everyone who made it and Jason John @jcjohnpaint for organizing and curating.

HEAVYWEIGHT
Florida Mining Gallery
2756 Park St, Jacksonville FL
On view now

#figurativeart #floridamininggallery

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Mar 22

Excited to have several paintings included in the inaugural Scottsdale Art Week with Arcadia Contemporary. If you’re in Arizona, swing by to see an incredible lineup of work by gallery artists. For inquiries: [email protected]

#ArtCollector #FineArtCollector #InvestInArt #BuyArt

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 23

Thank you 🙏

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 23

An installation view of my work at the LA Art Show with @arcadiagallery. Honored to be part of such an incredible lineup of artists.

For inquiries contact [email protected]

#arcadiagallery #LAArtShow #ContemporaryArt #FineArt #oilpainting #ArtCollector #FineArtCollector #InvestInArt

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 22

Thanks for sharing!

J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 22

Excited to share “Persephone with Flowers” – an oil on linen painting (18 x 18 inches) that will be featured at the LA Art Show with Arcadia Contemporary

Email [email protected] for inquiries.

#ArtExhibition #LAArtShow #ContemporaryArt #OilPainting #ArtLovers

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 22

One of the largest paintings I've ever done “Ophelia” – an oil on canvas painting (44 x 56 inches) that is featured at the LA Art Show with Arcadia Contemporary.

Email [email protected] for inquiries.

#ArtExhibition #LAArtShow #ContemporaryArt #OilPainting #ArtLovers

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 22

Thanks so much for sharing!

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 21

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 21

Good to see you here as well!

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 21

“Flora” – Oil on linen, 20 x 16 inches. Now on view at the LA Art Show with Arcadia Contemporary.

For inquiries: [email protected]

#LAArtShow #ArcadiaContemporary #OilOnLinen #FigurativeArt #ArtCollector #NewContemporary #SurrealArt #FineArt #InvestInArt #ArtAdvisory #ArtMarket

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 21

@yentlski24.bsky.social “Acheron” – Oil on linen, 12 x 12 inches. Now on view at the @laartshow with @arcadiagallery.

For inquiries: [email protected]

#LAArtShow #ArcadiaContemporary #OilOnLinen #FigurativeArt #ArtCollector #NewContemporary #SurrealArt #FineArt #InvestInArt #ArtAdvisory

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 14

"Boudica" - part of Erewhon, my series exploring dystopian landscapes, will debut at the LA Art Show this February with Arcadia Contemporary in Booth
#602. For inquiries, email [email protected]
#LAArtShow2025
#ArcadiaContemporary #FigurativeArt #OilPainting #DystopianArt #ArtCollector

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 11

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T David Downs | Artist @tdaviddowns.com · Feb 10

"Resonance"
Oil on panel
48x48in
2024
#art #fineart #painting #oilpainting #modernart #modernpainting #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #ufo #uap #be #see #artist

An oil painting of a UFO in the sky over two tree tops and a small flame, it's smoke billowing up behind the craft. Clouds gather in the background.

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Feb 4

Thanks for sharing your thoughts— much appreciated.

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Jan 31

A glimpse into the latest progress - this piece is getting closer to its debut at the LA Art Show this February with @arcadiagallery . For inquiries, email [email protected]
#LAArtShow #ContemporaryArt #WIP

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J Adam McGalliard | Contemporary Realist Painter @adammcgalliard.bsky.social · Jan 26

Thanks so much! Love your work as well.

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