I've been doing art fairs all over the world since 2006, and I've literally seen, reviewed, curated, awarded, inspected, admired, gawked, etc. at tens and tens of thousands of artists in my lifetime.
As such, my next sentence comes from a immensely educated background, with loads of empirical and anecdotal data to back up my bombastic nature and the statement.
Sharon Moody is the greatest living trompe l'oeil artist on planet Earth.
Does her work fool your eyes? Check
Has her artwork evolved in the last few decades, ever growing in presence and impact? Check.
Is she represented by some of the top hyper-realism galleries in the nation? Check.
Is she a super nice person? Check.
Behold Falling Away, 18x24, oil on panel, 2024.