Brushwerk: Self Portrait 45x35cm

Saturday, March 3, 2007

Self Portrait 45x35cm

One of my less serious-looking portraits.

2 comments:

louisap said...: This makes you look like Harry Potter...; July 17, 2007 at 11:21 PM
Matt Bales said...: I just said the EXACT same thing!; October 24, 2008 at 10:01 PM

There's something about the tactile nature of oil paints that I love. It's great to get the right colour and paste in on in chunks (I use a bright brush to get an impressionistic mosaic effect). The accidental effects you get with paint are all part of the fun.

I've painted in oils since school, but my work got a shot in the arm after I spent a scholarship year at Julian Ashton's, Sydney. I love getting outdoors and painting landscapes. Lately I've also been working up larger pieces in my studio (garage). The inspiration for my landscapes is mainly Sydney Long, Walter Withers and the mighty Arthur Streeton. I also dabble in portraits (including the occasional animal).

You can buy some of these paintings at my Etsy store.

If you have any questions or commissions, feel free to email me: rene.pfitzner@gmail.com