- Marc Dennis is a painter from Massachusetts.
- He makes hyperrealistic paintings that look very real.
- His work often includes animals and nature.
- He mixes classic styles with modern ideas.
- In his art, he uses humor and irony.
- He wants people to enjoy looking at his paintings.
Difficult words
- painter — a person who creates pictures with paint.
- art — the creation of beautiful or interesting things.
- nature — the world of plants and animals.
- humor — the quality of being funny or amusing.
- irony — a situation that is strange or funny because things happen opposite of what is expected.
- painting — a picture made with paint.paintings
- mixes — to combine two or more things together.
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Discussion questions
- What do you find interesting about hyperrealistic paintings?
- How does humor play a role in art?
- Why might artists mix classic and modern styles?
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