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Inspiration from Artists week 36: Randolph Caldecott and Ben Lustenhouwes.

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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The thanks must go to Jenny she suggested him and did the introduction. I’ve come to the conclusion that thought Jenny doesn’t say so he has quite a good knowledge of artists and their work ,as she often come up with excellent suggestions of artist we shout feature . Big thanks Jenny. 

Jenny Harris

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Thanks, Paul.  I’m really enjoying this series, there are so many interesting and varied artists to look at and it’s enjoyable doing a bit of research on their lives and work.  I first came across Randolph Caldecott many years ago when we bought a set of four of his hunting prints, the two already posted and those below, illustrations from the book The Three Jovial Huntsmen.  His work is full of character and I never tire of looking at them, he captures such brilliant expressions, especially on the animals.

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Lucian Hodoboc

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A skilled illustrator. I enjoy many of his works from this thread. I like the color palettes he used for skies and backgrounds.

Sylvia Evans

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He did illustrate John Gilpins ride Robert...another wonderful illustration full of energy .

Tessa Gwynne

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His horses are especially good, and I do like the mad dog funeral with the way he has painted the accompanying dogs, heads down, looking suitably glum!

Jenny Harris

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Paul, can you please add Iosif Derecichei to your list. Thanks.

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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It on the list Jenny . Ben Lustenhouwes is a Dutch portrait artist who started professional when he was twenty. He concentrated on taking commissions up until 2017 when he decided it was time to paint whatever came to mind. He believes that painting a portrait of someone is not just painting a picture it’s a celebration of the person.  I hope you enjoy his artwork as much as I have cover the past few weeks since I discovered his work. 

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Jenny Harris

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Hadn’t seen his work before, lovely portraits.  I especially like this one in watercolour. (Found a lot of interesting info. on his painting techniques, including demos, on his Painting Portrait Tips website.)

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Martin Cooke

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I find it hard to judge portraits that are intended to be realistic without seeing the sitter, and some of the backgrounds are pretty flat, but the recipients presumably love them. However, I do really like the watercolour Jenny posted. This has a life of its own independent of the person being depicted. After spending some time wondering what brings it to life, I think perhaps it is the green/blue shirt, harmonising with the background (which itself is lively) and dark green hair accents, and contrasting with the red/pink tones of the rest of the portrait. Whatever it is, it works.

PogArt Ti

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I hope you enjoy his artwork as much as I have
Paul  (Dixie) Dean on 26/10/2022 11:42:29
Lovely paintings indeed! I could have spent hours staring at brush strokes and wondering of how to achieve such likeness...
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Russell Edwards

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If you enjoy looking at portraits and I certainly do, then what's not to like? He's a very accomplished artist.

Sylvia Evans

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Interesting and very accomplished like  Martin I really like the joyful watercolour with all the green notes.   Russell I really enjoy the portraits you do in pencil,  they have a life and sensitivity all of their own. 
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