Photo and painting of JS Sargent’s teacher Carolus-Duran. Painting not made from photo. Photo taken (possibly?) to resemble the painting. Posted by James Gurney
Would you be surprised to see that a painter who depended on patrons’ funds applied a bit of painterly flattery to his portraits?
Take a look at this portrait above by John Singer Sargent, of his teacher Carolus-Duran. See how the angles of the eyebrows have been accentuated, and the mustache lifted? Notice also the nose is more aquiline, the face is more smooth, cheekbones more sculptural, and narrow. These lifts are more pleasing to both the owner of the face, and those who gaze upon it.
Check your realism. Charismatic flattery is a valued skill, and a well paid friend.
[image_with_animation image_url=”9204″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”] How old is this sculpture, and who do you think made it? (Answer will be posted tomorrow)
A search for indigo dye brought me a glimpse of these stunning treasures. While indigo is common as a clothing dye and (often now synthetic) indigo is worn all around the world as a near religious love of blue jeans, these Buddhist works on indigo-dyed paper are anything but common. In the 11th century, many …
[image_with_animation image_url=”6075″ alignment=”” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”] Ruthie V. Continuous Line Figure Studies “Figures; Draw Paint Sculpt” Friday night class Sculpting changed our drawings! Have you ever seen a figure drawing look as heavy as these (below) by Lendy Hensley? They weigh as much as the real model! They have gravity, volume, mass, and space. Aren’t …
Mondays are design/composition day in our 30 day challenge. You are 5 days from the finish! Composition Types There are multiple composition types. Here are two: static and dynamic. Static Compositions Static compositions are stable, peaceful, and tranquil. A static composition might have a focal point (centered), but it has no movement. Static compositions are often …
The Charismatic Flattery of JS Sargent
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Photo and painting of JS Sargent’s teacher Carolus-Duran. Painting not made from photo. Photo taken (possibly?) to resemble the painting. Posted by James Gurney
Would you be surprised to see that a painter who depended on patrons’ funds applied a bit of painterly flattery to his portraits?
Take a look at this portrait above by John Singer Sargent, of his teacher Carolus-Duran. See how the angles of the eyebrows have been accentuated, and the mustache lifted? Notice also the nose is more aquiline, the face is more smooth, cheekbones more sculptural, and narrow. These lifts are more pleasing to both the owner of the face, and those who gaze upon it.
Check your realism. Charismatic flattery is a valued skill, and a well paid friend.
–> Starting Monday, July 24: “How to paint from your own photographs.” An art camp for teens.
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A search for indigo dye brought me a glimpse of these stunning treasures. While indigo is common as a clothing dye and (often now synthetic) indigo is worn all around the world as a near religious love of blue jeans, these Buddhist works on indigo-dyed paper are anything but common. In the 11th century, many …
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