This is what has been on my easel this week. It's a my version of a famous painting by Jean Honore Fragonard. I just can't stay away from the masters!
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Saturday 18 May 2013
What I'm up to now.
Having gained some confidence in my abilities after studying Design
and creativity with the Open University, I loosened up my style somewhat
and decided to experiment more. I threw caution to the wind and had a
go at anything that inspired me. Abstracts always used to frighten me,
and I wouldn't even attempt to paint one, but now, still studying the
masters like Kilmt for inspiration, I'm no longer afraid. I will also
experiment with mixed media, digital art and printing.
This is what I'm up to now..........................
This is what I'm up to now..........................
Mixed paintings painted some years ago
Original portraits. Most are paintings that I've done on commission. Some are portraits that I've painted
purely because I've been inspired by a photo I've found while browsing
the internet. For instance, two of them are from a film clip in 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', it's Scarlett
Johansson who played Griet in the film. Some are family portraits.
Daughter Teri |
Son Chris sketch |
Son Mark |
Griet |
Scarlett as Griet |
Helen and grandson Dylan |
Jackie commission |
copy painting commission |
commission |
Two brothers commission |
Commission |
Commission |
Commission |
Commission |
Commission |
Commission |
Commission |
Jenny commission |
Pastel paintings
Once again, inspired by one of the great masters, Degas. I studied his methods and these are my efforts. Unlike my copies of the masters in oils, I didn't paint any copies of his work, they are all my original work.
Paintings inspired by the masters in portraiture
This is my first post as a blogger.
I will be using my blog as a portfolio of my work as an artist.
Around 10 years ago, when I first began painting in oils I took my inspiration from the portrait masters. Vermeer, Bouguereau, Whitaker all inspired me and what follows are my versions of their work. I hope that I've come somewhere near to what they achieved with their brilliant work and that my work doesn't offend. Please feel free to comment.
Around 10 years ago, when I first began painting in oils I took my inspiration from the portrait masters. Vermeer, Bouguereau, Whitaker all inspired me and what follows are my versions of their work. I hope that I've come somewhere near to what they achieved with their brilliant work and that my work doesn't offend. Please feel free to comment.
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