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Oils on canvas
14 x 11"
1988
You might see how I was influenced by Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Vermeer's is not really a pretty girl (though my daughter was, and is), I had a heck of a time with this. It was missing something. Not an earring. Some six months of letting this thing brew in the subconscious, I hit upon the solution. She needed that pink bow in her hair.
I would not deign to compare my work to Vermeer, the greatest artist in the history of art. I simply claim influence from him. His "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is made beautiful by the great Master's skill and vision.
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Oh, I know. What great and famous artist said something to the effect that in all portraits there's one good eye, and the other?
14 x 11"
1988
You might see how I was influenced by Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Vermeer's is not really a pretty girl (though my daughter was, and is), I had a heck of a time with this. It was missing something. Not an earring. Some six months of letting this thing brew in the subconscious, I hit upon the solution. She needed that pink bow in her hair.
I would not deign to compare my work to Vermeer, the greatest artist in the history of art. I simply claim influence from him. His "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is made beautiful by the great Master's skill and vision.
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Oh, I know. What great and famous artist said something to the effect that in all portraits there's one good eye, and the other?
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1662x2099px 1.93 MB
© 2007 - 2024 hank1
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This is just excellent. She feels so vibrant, her character shines through in this.
It does feel a bit like Vermeer, but I only thought it after I read your description. You definitely have your own, fantastic style.
It does feel a bit like Vermeer, but I only thought it after I read your description. You definitely have your own, fantastic style.