Last weekend in the UK we had a mini TV Bowie Fest , it being five years since his death and, presumably, a nod to his Ziggy classic. I sat on the sofa with a sketch book idly doodling during one of the programmes. This wasnt one of the doodlings, I`m not that fast. After the lead on my pencil had worn down I got the camera out and, later, worked a few shots up in pastel just to do a portrait – I`m not doing much figurative/portraits these days and I thought that it was a good opportunity.
Five years, that`s all he got – well there was some remission for good behaviour.
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Very good painting, I like how you captured the people.
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I meant, I like how you captured his hair, and face. why did I say people.
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Thanks Shawn I was pleased with how the mass of yellows, blues and purples built up into a believable head of hair which was very tousled.
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I’ve never seen Bowie with long hair like that. Wow.
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I’ve seen images of him with long hair at different stages of his career – this was probably from when he fell out with his hairdresser.
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Graham, that is a wonderful portrait. It’s dynamic, atmospheric and emotional.
I love to draw and paint portraits, especially portraits of musicians. My intention is to show more than just depict. That’s how you did it with your wonderful portrait. I like it very much!
Greetings from the beautiful Rhine-Highlands / Germany…
Rosie
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Thanks Rosie, I’m pleased you like it. It was fairly small and done quickly and I’m happy that the dynamism shows through. I think the diagonal line of the hair and shoulder helps.
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oh yes, Graham, that’s right .. if you choose a special perspective, there is more dynamism in the artwork.
Greetings from the beautiful Rhine-Highlands / Germany…
Rosie
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Awesome! I’m a huge fan of Bowie, this looks like his Hunky Dory phase, well done! Five years, wow.
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Thanks Tiffany. I think he had long hair at various stages. This image is from around 2000 (or later) – I think his performance at Glastonbury.
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Awesome! I love it!
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