I currently have a student who is interested in painting African American celebrities, so we are working our way down a long list of them. Hence, 2Pak. We have been looking at Marsden Hartley and other more primitive painters to look at some of the ways a painting can be made and accepted as successful art. Also Bill Traylor and Mose Tolliver for ideas about paint handling, mark making and general fun with color and image.
The photo of 2Pak has been up on my wall for weeks and finally I had to paint him. He's so beautiful.
Those skin tones are beautiful! And I love his lips! You are soooo good!
ReplyDeleteAnother very compelling portrait!! And good work, Dani! Your updated mugshot painting of you is very Freud-like, brave and good.
ReplyDeleteLove this portrait.... such feeling ! beautiful to behold.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful job, Jean! Wonderful skin tones.
ReplyDeleteJust read back on some of your posts. You are a hoot! You kept making me laugh.