Self Portrait oil 16"x12" 2011
Self Portrait 2012
Self Portrait oil 68"x48" 2008
Humboldt County artist Jim McVicker usually paints his ambitiously large landscapes, still lifes, portraits and figures in a highly realist style, but occasionally likes to experiment with a more expressionist approach. Here are three self portraits, the first more expressionistic and the second two more realistic. Which do you prefer?
Wow - both so impressive.
ReplyDelete2008 is full of motion, like he's just stopping to study the mirror briefly before jumping back into paint - and I love all those gorgeous grays.
2011's edges though, are beautifully varied and just downright awesome, so if I must choose a favorite it's that one by a nose. :)
Such mastery of two very different approaches to the personal, challenging and ever-changing subject of self. Thanks for sharing!
I agree with Karen that both paintings are extraordinary! I also agree with Karen in that my favorite is the one painted in 2011. All that color and energy is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI love them both, the 2011 made me click to read more but for me the 2008 is my favourite, I love the expression, the muted tones, the stance - it feels very British to me - maybe that's why I favour it?
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