Hi everyone. Welcome to my Paint Party Friday # 46. I've been slacking on posting because it's been a busy time as of late. Right now I'm trying to get the house clean, plus my studio and there are other things to do as well.
Hopefully you are not getting tired of my Van Gogh's, as this is the fourth piece with eight more to go. My Mission Van Gogh will be completed once they have all been posted. When this mission has been completed, it will be time to tackle "Mission Pablo Picasso." This year I guess Impressionism is the route that's been taken. Of course Frida will always be first, and she will pop in from time to time as well.
Thanks Eva and Kristin for hosting your fun and learning blog. I'm a better person because of it. So here we go with Number 4.
Acrylics
What a difference in comparison. Who can paint this person and even come close. Go ahead, you can hit me with the paint brush, splatter paint all over me, but for some reason though, as I was painting his self-portrait, I became lost in his eyes. A sadness for this man filled my heart.
Now the Master's work:
Painting, Oil on Canvas
Van Gogh organized an exhibition that was held in November or December 1887. The formulation ‘I’ll gladly do all I can to make a success of what was started in the dining-room’ (l. 94-95) seems to imply that the exhibition had now closed, which is why we have dated the letter to around December 1887.
Vincent Van Gogh's self-portrait
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It seemed to get harder and harder as I painted his self-portraits.
What a man! What a master!
It's been a lot of fun trying to paint his paintings. I don't regret any of them, just wish they could have been better. That's what we artist's always wish for though, isn't it? When I am done there will be 12 of his portraits that I've painted. I think it will have been one of the hardest things I've done.
HAPPY PAINT FRIDAY!
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
GOD BLESS.
Wow - you go Gloria!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to be a little late to PPF this week, but I do have something to contribute . . . a page in my Gratitude journal.
Rind
I am always delighted to see your efforts and wonderful paintings. Your words are always an inspiration. Your Van Goghs are really awesome and I must committing to something of this kind and keeping it up is really Great!
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yes, I find his life very sad as well and I LOVE his paintings. I have Cafe de Nuit in a large 43" X 41 painting. I have several other Van Gogh's throughout the house. I just love his works.
ReplyDeletewow you have taken on a mammoth task Gloria and they are all brilliant pieces. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteI tried to paint a van Gogh once, for a painting class - or at least in a van Gogh style. Technically it was an OK piece but I completely botched his character, somehow, his essence, his 'duende'. I think you are capturing that in your work far better than I ever did thanks for sharing your cool project!
ReplyDeleteNo! Not tired of Vang Gogh yet! Keep them coming! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love Van Gogh, too.
ReplyDeleteThe eyes are very soulful in your painting.
Happy PPF! :)
This has been such a great project and I really think you have captured the essence of him... your commitment to it has been inspiring so I am glad you got so much out of it... happy ppf
ReplyDeleteLovely work Gloria! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome Gloria. What a cool idea to emulate master's works. I think it would be a fantastic way to work on one's technique and learn more.
ReplyDeleteI can see what you mean about his eyes, they are very easy to get lost in!
He always makes me feel sad when I see his portraits too. I watched a great episode of Dr Who where he met Van Gogh and took him into the future to see how his paintings are viewed now. It was very moving.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing the great man justice.
Great compliment to the great man ! Grreat painting! Happy ppf!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Gloria. Yes, this sad artist was one of the first ones that I really fell in love with.
ReplyDeleteNot tired of your Van Gogh's at all!!! I can relate to wanting my art to be better but I think yours are fabulous and amazing.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a fabulous project. You captured the sadness very well.
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Glory, it is difficult to try to paint on this genius, vivia tormented by perfection and we women not worrying so much if we are perfect or not. Saludos
ReplyDeleteYes, I can see how you could get lost in his eyes...good job!
ReplyDeleteAnother Fabulous work Gloria! Yes his eyes are so soulful and deeply stirring with emotions...gorgeous and stunning!!His vibe is shining through powerfully!
ReplyDeleteShine on...wonderful..all of them!
Victoria
I love how you captured the sadness in his eyes, wonderful work!
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Stephanie
P.S. Thanks for all your guidance this week at FAA- it's been an enormous help!
My pleasure Stephanie.
DeleteI think you captured something deeply moving in his expression. It shows that you feel such an empathy for him.
ReplyDeleteOh Gloria, I'm so impressed with your project! You're doing wonderfully, and stretching yourself as you go along. Brava! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI love your Van Gogh pieces. I love that you are trying so hard and succeeding too.
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Wonderful, Gloria. Yes, Vincent was a very passionate but tortured man. He suffered throughout his life, but his artwork was ground-breaking and amazing. I'm sure he's very pleased at what your doing right now...you have a "Vincent" angel on your shoulder.
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Abrazos,
Georgina
You are doing a great job Gloria!! I like your project and the one you are planning to do on Picasso, great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love your Van Gogh paintings....awesome :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your Van Gogh's!
ReplyDeleteYour interpretations are unique and well done. :)
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
I could never get tired of your Van Goghs, they are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! You really captured the mood just like Gogh's!
ReplyDeleteyou did such a fantastic job! I'm so excited next fall the Denver ARt Museum is having a special van gogh exhibit.
ReplyDeleteThese are great Gloria, keep it up! I like all your paintings you re really very good. Take care.
ReplyDeleteBrava! Wonderful painting ~ yes sad history for this man but great paintings ~ enjoy the weekend ~Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
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ReplyDeleteNo, I'm not sick of seeing your renditions of Van Gogh - they're wonderful! I can really see the awe you feel for this man, troubled soul that he was. I'm looking forward to seeing many more!
That's a mammoth task Gloria! But am sure the rest 8 too would be as lovely as these 4. And thanks for the encouraging words you've been putting in my blog.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work emulating Van Gogh, and what a great project to appreciate the masters more! Unless you have a bottle of Absinthe, I don't think any of us can get all that he put into his works! Great job, and Happy PPF :)
ReplyDeleteI love Van Gogh's paintings, I think his genius has not really been understood by anyone who doesn't paint.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
the eyes do look sad. You did a great job on his portrait. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your interpretations of these self-portraits, executed excellently and with great force.
ReplyDeleteLove your Vincents! Every single one!
ReplyDeleteYou have always been gifted with capturing expression, the feeling, the mood, behind your subjects...whether they're wickedly fun or painfully sad. I love this Van Gogh series. I would love to join you for Picasso. Where do I sign up?? :)
ReplyDeleteCheers, chica, and Happy Sunday!!
Wow, what a great way to challenge yourself! I see the sadness and you captured it beautifully!
ReplyDeletehow fascinating that you are called to paint the work of old masters. Love Van Gogh's work and yours is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEach van Gogh shows a different facet of his personality. I like what you are doing and how it is turning out. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteHow can anyone get tired of seeing your art and especially you Van Gogh's, you create them so fantastically! Keep going with them Gloria, your on a fabulously wonderful art fest and I can only imagine the beauty you will be doing this time next year! Your going to blow our minds with eye candy galore, I'm already feeling this beauty from your art!
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I am LOVING watching your journey with this. I think your rendition is Brilliant - I love the similar background and think that there is SO much expression in his eyes. xoox
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite portrait of Van Gogh that you've painted. The eyes are soulful; full of emotion. Wonderful work, Gloria.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog today. Your words were a comfort to me. Hugs to you!
Thanks everyone for your inspiring comments. I will blessed to read your words. You all are a family of artists to me. Great week to all.
ReplyDeleteHi Gloria!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your paintings of Van Gogh!
You did a marvelous job! Patting your back* wink.
Darlene
Gloria, I think you have done a wonderful interpretation on all your Van Gogh paintings. Well done to you!! xo
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