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August 27, 2011

understanding what is underneath the illusion

self portrait

oil on canvas

20 x 28

About

I am currently in the midst of an art project. The project stems from my deep appreciation in both comic art and 16th century Renaissance Masters. This work is part of a revival in classical art that is happening today, completed as large master studies from major Renaissance figures such as Velázquez and Rubens. I compare the heroic figures of their subject, with our heroes of today to recreate(and revive) these glorious compositions. These posts are in reflection of my art related work.

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