Picture
Make: SEIKO EPSON CORP.
Model: PhotoPC 850Z
Shutter Speed: 10/362 second
F Number: F/2.0
Focal Length: 9 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Date Picture Taken: Jan 1, 1999, 9:23:48 AM
Artist's Comments
This is a painting I did of a man from South Africa. As I got to know him I discovered he was harboring a strong hatred. I could sense this in his eyes and felt it would come out in a painting. This painting is by no means intended to represent my feelings about a country. It is just one person I have encountered that happened to be very charged.
I love your use of colour, you seem to be capturing more than is just "there" and you see the underlying subtle tones and nuances that alot of artists seem to miss when portrait painting. I looks alive, I love it.
left side very strong. light and dark combination very dramatic. the right side looks like you show too much of the face. I think logicly the right side should be narrower. maybe even a blur between the face and the background would do good to it. it's like you painted what you know a human face should look like and not what you actually see....
How the hell does a portrait like this LOOK South African?? Just cause he's South African you can sense the 'hatred'? That is so 20 years ago, buddy! Best you guys drag your ignorant asses over here and get educated! Better yet, take a look at your own countrymen.
Oh dear. I mostly certainly hope that not all people regard South Africans as hate-mongers!
He does indeed look South African; not because of the intense stare but because of his facial features. But it's the intense stare which gives it a dramatic quality. The use of colours and broad brushstrokes remind me somewhat of Van Gogh's style.
Excellent work. Keep it up. It may not be accurate, but it certainly is provocative. And isn't that what art is all about...?
Devious Comments
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I don't love your art because i want you to love mine,
i love it because it deserves to be loved.
He does indeed look South African; not because of the intense stare but because of his facial features. But it's the intense stare which gives it a dramatic quality. The use of colours and broad brushstrokes remind me somewhat of Van Gogh's style.
Excellent work. Keep it up. It may not be accurate, but it certainly is provocative. And isn't that what art is all about...?
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Anarchism is the future.
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