Ralph Goings (1928-2016) was an American artist who is most well known for his Photorealist paintings of diners, gas stations, coffee shops, pick up trucks and other distinctly American scenery. His mediums of choice were watercolors and oils. Goings is considered to be a part of the original group of Photorealist painters who emerged during the 1960s and 1970s. Photorealist painters like Goings received criticism for heavily referencing photography within their works, however, Goings didn’t let that stop him. He went on to become a very prominent painter of the Photorealist Movement and his works have been exhibited all over the world.

Paintings by Ralph Goings in Chronological Order:

American Salad, 1966	Rainbow, 1968	McDonalds Pickup, 1970
Golden Dodge, 1971	Flowered Table Top, 1978	Blue Napkin Holder, 1980
Still Life With Peppers, 1981	Ralph’s Diner, 1982	Booth Group, 1983
Sugar Dispenser (Front View), 1989	Sugar Dispenser, 1989	Diner, 1990
Five Spot Still Life, 1990	Relish, 1990	Sweet ‘n Low, 1990
Village Cafe, 1990	Creamer, 1994	Pepper Shaker – Blue, 1994
Tux, 2003	Coffee and Donut, 2005	Three on a Plate, 2008
Chocolate on Top, 2009	Two Chocolate, 2009	Chocolate Lean, 2010
Fresh Daily, 2010	On the Edge, 2010	Vanilla, 2010
Giorgio’s Table	Sauces	Still Life with Mirror