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Inspiration from Artists Wk 157 Featuring Artists : Paul Gauguin and Saul Robertson
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I’m still working out what I think of his work, bit mixed feelings I like it but it’s not my sort of artwork, no matter what he is a fine artist and very skilled . I think the problem for me is I like his subject matter , his choices of pallet etc but I’m not used to work presenting like this , it takes me time to absorb the concept and put it onto the right shelf in my head .
And more of his work some a bit different to what we have seen so far.
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I have a liking for artists who see things differently, so this chap appeals. As we can all see he has two distinct styles, the first is straight-forward realism. He paints this exceedingly well...several examples above, and here's another...
The other style is more whimsical. They are painted in a much more relaxed style, I imagine him doing these from imagination, just letting things run free. This would give a sense of freedom from the constraints of realism. I don't know this of course, it's just an opinion, because I feel the same when I draw cartoons. On those occasions when I attempt realism, and have to use references, I quickly, too quickly, tire of being constrained by the reference. (I should add that I admire realism.) Here's one of his whimsies...
I notice that he's done two versions of the sleeping cat...here's the other one...
Incidentally, when I use the word 'whimsy', I'm not being patronising. I admire whimsies painted as well as this. So for me, a thoroughly interesting and skillful artist. A good find. Thanks Paul.
The other style is more whimsical. They are painted in a much more relaxed style, I imagine him doing these from imagination, just letting things run free. This would give a sense of freedom from the constraints of realism. I don't know this of course, it's just an opinion, because I feel the same when I draw cartoons. On those occasions when I attempt realism, and have to use references, I quickly, too quickly, tire of being constrained by the reference. (I should add that I admire realism.) Here's one of his whimsies...
I notice that he's done two versions of the sleeping cat...here's the other one...
Incidentally, when I use the word 'whimsy', I'm not being patronising. I admire whimsies painted as well as this. So for me, a thoroughly interesting and skillful artist. A good find. Thanks Paul.
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His work is interesting and he is very skilled and imaginative. I like his work but a couple I find a bit too busy. A house by the sea is intriguing. It reminds me of surreal childhood dreams one might of had. Filled with some pleasant yet negative aspects. I also keep looking at the letters to see if there is any code or they are just there to give the viewer the impression of some hidden mystery that really is not there at all. I like it anyway.
