[Portrait, Jean, Jean-Paul Tibbles, 2015]
Image removed at the request of the artist.
I had the chance last weekend to visit the BP Portrait Awards 2016 at the National Portrait Gallery. As always it is an interesting review of the world of portraiture today. There are portraits of all shapes and sizes, some which strike a chord and some which don’t. But what made a very strong impression on me this year was…
Source: BP Portrait Awards 2016 at the National Portrait Gallery – Just add pictures
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Thank you for this superb commentary on the portraits exhibited this year. Janet. xx
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Pleasure, Janet. James is excellent at casting his eye on these exhibitions. His analysis is always spot-on, as far as I can see without ever going to the NPG or wherever. I hope, of course, to rectify that soon! xxx
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I like Laura in Black but this one, Jean, is wonderful.
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It is marvellous, isn’t. I agree with James entirely.
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Like Mary, I was also taken by ‘Laura in Black’.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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It is an intriguing portrait that gives off more than one expects at first glance. My favourite is Jean, though.
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Thanks, Sarah. I agree with you about the quality of the post. I like them all, and indeed Jean is very compelling.
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Isn’t it just.
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Wow!
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Loved – LOVED – the portrait of the dad sculpting his son. A highly original take on a portrait, and a self-portrait too.
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Yes!
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Just some fabulous art on that site. It was a pleasure to look around. Thanks for sharing this…Sherry
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I’m so glad you enjoyed James Hall’s blog. I must say I’m very fond of it.
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