2006-08-23 06:51:37 · 16 answers · asked by woniwilly 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Anything Van Gough a must see in real life-the colors are so beautiful and vibrant
2006-08-23 07:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Joey W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My all-time favorite, and inspiration, is Chuck Close. I especially love the series of paintings he did of Lucas, with the wood-cut of Emma my second favorite.
Chuck Close is a current artist, working out of Manhatten, New York. He was already a famous artist, experimenting with a new technique, when a blood clot damaged his cervical spine during a violent seizure, leaving him a quadriplegic. He had to re-teach himself to paint, using a device that he straps to his arm. His work consists of portraits of himself, family and friends, and is often produced in a very large scale (7 by 9 feet).
If you haven't seen any of his work, you should definitely check it out! You'll be amazed.......
2006-08-24 06:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by abby normal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edouard Manet's Bar at the Folies Bergere
http://www.uwm.edu/People/bendiner/colorILL/86%20Manet.jpg
There was always some debate about what Manet's intent was, and what the viewer was looking at. Some argued it was a mirror, and the viewer is actually the man in the top hat, while others said that the perspective was such that it had to be a second woman. Also, I have always loved impressionism.
2006-08-23 13:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by truthyness 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starry Night series. I love the concept of the universe whirling and think I can sometimes feel the confusion and madness overtaking him. How driven and passionate he must have been!
I love his florals for freer form and the color, the color! Favorite is a toss up , Iris in a White Vase or Sunflowers & Roses.
2006-08-23 14:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Claude Monet, I love his paintings of the gardens at Giverny, the colors, flowers all are exquisite. A serene and dreamy quality that enchants me.
2006-08-23 20:30:27 · answer #5 · answered by friscolady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvador Dali is one of my favorites. First and foremost, his work is just fascinating. It's so interesting and amazing. You can interpret it anyway you want to. His works remind me of dreams, and since I'm a dreamer, this works for me. Not to mention, the boldness of the colors he uses are just awesome!
2006-08-23 16:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by aen935 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leonardo Da Vinci
- Mona Lisa
2006-08-23 13:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
William Kentridge- He doesn't do a lot of paintings, mostly charcoal and short films. He's awesome.
2006-08-23 23:17:39 · answer #8 · answered by Gal on a Jet Plane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvador Dali, His work always fascinated me.....ever since I was a kid in art class. I had a lot of fun trying to copy his work...lol
2006-08-23 13:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by melanie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have many favorites. One is Winslow Homer, because I just like his style.
2006-08-23 14:18:45 · answer #10 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋