Van Gogh and Rembrandt

Two new MiniMasters
Van Gogh and Rembrandt
Both self portraits

Van Gogh 1889 copy
oil on canvas
1.8X2.5 inches

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Rembrandt 1629 copy
oil on canvas
1.8X2.5 inches

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Micro Painting

Mona Lisa Copy

1.8 x 2.5 inches
oil on canvas

I wanted to see how small i can go.
And came up with this very tiny painting.
My smallest painting yet.
Its smaller than a credit card.

Its so small it could fit in my hand!

It took me an hour and a half to finish.
Not including the preparation of the tiny (and very cute) canvas.

This was so much fun to do.
I'll definitely do a lot of these.
A series of Micro Masterpieces perhaps?

I'll try maybe a Rembrandt next time.
Or a Caravaggio.
Or a Luna.

Or maybe a Mijares?

The Man in Black

Johnny Cash
2009
pastel on paper
6X9 inches
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Im not really a fan.
Haven't seen the biopic.
Only know a couple of his songs.

I just found this photo of him.
It's so beautifully lighted,
I couldn't resist trying it on pastels.

While waiting for a meeting

B&W on Red
feb 2009
4.5X4.5
oil pastel on a card board

A small scale oil pastel study on textured paper.

Years ago

Some of my past works. circa 1998-99...


Old man with straw hat.
acrylic on canvas board.
Its a plate from way back in college. Painted from a live model.



Magnolia sa bote.
Watercolour on paper.
There was a time when a Prang Watercolour set was my best friend. I attempted to emulate the great Toti Cerda back then. My classmates and i used to go to Megamall often to see if there is a new toti cerda painting in the art center. Heres a sample... http://aapgroup.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/24/17?xurl=http%3A%2F%2Faapgroup.multiply.com%2Fphotos%2Falbum%2F24%2FWinners_of_the_24th_KULAY_SA_TUBIG_Gallery_Genesis_%2317

He's really one of the greatest watercolourist ever.




My Father
Oil on canvas
From another great influence. Rembrandt. I tried to copy his look and technique here. And as you can see, its pathetic compared to the master...http://emptyeasel.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/rembrandt-self-portrait-1629.jpg






Portrait study
acrylic on canvas
One of my lazy college plates. This one is done under 20 minutes. Because i was too lazy to do anything serious that day. And i wanted to get it done as quick a possible so i can leave the classroom and hangout with friends.

Janis Joplin

6X7 inches
Oil pastel on cardboard
January 2009
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This is where i'm most comfortable.
Doing portraits.
But again, this is still just a practice piece.
I'm trying to relearn the tools, techniques and everything else in between.

Janis - My favourite Rocker Chick.
Listening suggestions: Piece of my Heart, Mercedez Benz, Ball and Chain, Bye Bye Baby.

astig!