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In reply to the discussion: So you've seen the portraits - how do you feel about them? [View all]Decoy of Fenris
(1,954 posts)15. Oh, I know. I've seen his other work.
I'm just not a fan of it nor of work similar. Back in my college years I'd see the same type of style from students, where the actual object is gorgeously rendered but the background would be garbage filler. The professor called a student on it once, and the student flat out admitted that he sucked at backgrounds but he had to put something there, and this artist seems like he never got around to fixing that failing. It's a real shame; he's obviously incredibly talented.
Still, different strokes for different folks. Obviously some people find it "compelling" or some other such, so more power to 'em. (Will never be a fan of Michelle's painting, but that's a whole other kettle of fish.)
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So you've seen the portraits - how do you feel about them? [View all]
Algernon Moncrieff
Feb 2018
OP
Two posters openly admitting they dont like two of the greatest liberals, Democrats & humans
Eliot Rosewater
Feb 2018
#6
Other - Like Barack portrait, Michelle's is growing on me. Actually, both could be a lot better.
Lil Missy
Feb 2018
#9
My limited understanding is that the flowers have more to do w/ his heritage
OldHippieChick
Feb 2018
#19
OK-- I'll be the artistically illiterate klutz and admit I just don't get his portrait...
TreasonousBastard
Feb 2018
#18
whats up with his oversized looking hands? and her dress is nice but she looks so cold. what
msongs
Feb 2018
#31
I love LOVED both portraits. The are going to withstand the test of time. Wait and see.
secondwind
Feb 2018
#34