Really interesting to see a part of your studio and to see your setup, too, Julian. Thanks. I see your hair has grown quite a bit, also. Very nice portrait.
All is in the state of uncertainty related to the eyes expressivity: does Julian look at us or does he look to the side as if he was lost in his thoughts? One thing is for sure, all the white highlights show us the spiritual sparkling of the painter. Not to forget that the lines that join all these highlights make a perfect triangle whose the top coincides with the tiny highlight of the glasses above the ear, a highlight twinkling like a star... Triangle as a symbol of stability. A portrait worthy of Goya.
Thank you Julian,
I look forward to your email and am never disappointed when I open them up.
They're such a joy. Someone had expressed your paint strokes so carefully placed, yet immediate. That's the experience of a good artist.
If only I could do this, instead of going over my stroke time and again to get it right!
Beautifully captured portrait.
Helen Burdett
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