Hiiii, figured it's about time for me to do some catching up and do a little blog homework. :) This assignment is from a little while ago, but it's a subject that I am very passionate about as an artist.
Who are your favorite artists? Share some of your favorite pieces by them! (@rambo @missy @lyxzen)
I truly could go on and on about this subject...
I've always enjoyed traditional portraiture and figure drawing/painting. Some great historical influences and favorites of mine include Caravaggio, daVinci, Michelangelo, Bernini, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Vermeer.
Here are some standout pieces:
Caravaggio - The Incredulity of Saint Thomas
Bernini - The Rape of Proserpina
Rembrandt - Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee
Some of my favorite contemporary artists include Lucian Freud, Phillip Pearlstine, Terry Rodgers, Alyssa Monks, and David Jon Kassan.
Terry Rodgers - The Transparency of Venus
Alyssa Monks - Laughing Girl
There are many, many more that I could mention, but all of these artists to me are incredible and very inspirational!