Photography or painting?

American artist Teresa Elliott creates amazingly photorealistic paintings. Oil-painted portraits are not only beautiful and expressive, but also "true" to the smallest detail, as if the result of the photographer's careful work.

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1. A native of Weatherford, Texas, Teresa Elliott graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

2. For some time she gained experience working in advertising agencies, then began a career as an independent graphic designer and illustrator.

3. And only after 26 years of work as an illustrator, Teresa Elliott returned to classical art, devoting herself entirely to oil painting.

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5. Her portraits are truly incredible, being the best examples of modern hyperrealism.

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10. Teresa spent her childhood on a farm, which to a large extent influenced the themes of her work - mostly animals are depicted in the portraits.

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13. Workshop of Teresa Elliott.

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15. The artist's paintings are represented in prestigious collections of galleries and private owners both in America and abroad - in Canada, Australia and other countries.

16. Teresa Elliot now lives and paints in her homeland, Texas.