| Finally
(I've written a couple dozen commentaries today, and this is the
last), here is something I don't do nearly enough: a portrait. Yesseree,
none of that goofy absctract splatterpaint nonsense. This is the
real deal.
I
actually have a tremondous amount of respect for representational
artists. It's quite challenging to capture real life, especially
people. The human body is difficult mix of angles, lines, and curves
to draw and paint. Which, largely, is why it has always been the
staple of artists throughout history. Those, to my mind, are the
real artists. If anything, I've tried to push abstract art up to
their level. Whether or not I am actually succeeding shuold probably
be left up to you. And any historians that I can successfully bribe.
This
painting took a long time for me to practice, sketch, draw, and
ultimately mix and paint. As such, considering the limits of my
drawing talents (then and now), it's a terrific piece. Obviously,
it isn't perfect, and the flaws are there if you want to look for
them. But why are you here if you're only looking for flaws? Get
a life.
Hope
you enjoy. I keep threatening to draw portraits again one of these
years, so who knows? |
