His immaculate oil paintings depict a variety of bucolic landscapes as vividly as photographs.

Smith comes from a family of artists and began painting professionally at the age of 18.

Nature is the sole subject, as none of Smith’s paintings include any human figures.

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Instead, his pictures seem to capture the serenity of land that is untouched by people.

Each one is imbued with a sense of calm and peace.

Scroll down to see the artist’s amazing work.

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Artist Michael James Smith creates incredible photorealistic oil paintings of bucolic nature scenes.

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Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Painting

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith

Photorealistic Landscape Paintings by Michael James Smith