Recreation was not the goal, the goal is tribute, homage, and celebration of a star so bright as this. So, this is my take on his bold brush strokes. My take on his palette (after researching his palette and finding some modern, brush licker approved substitutes. I honestly was not sure the idea would work.
The bust is Vincent from Alexandros Models, sculpted by Anastasiya. I painted it with Golden Artists Acrylics (Titanium White, Cobalt Blue Hue, Ultramarine, Cerulean, Viridian, Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Free Yellow Light, Naples Yellow, Prussian Blue, Burnt Sienna, Quinacridone Red and Naphthol Red light).
I hope you enjoy this departure. I am quite pleased with it. But as always, comments and criticism are appreciated.
Rhiana, "Cyradis"
I love the artistic creativity and thought that went into each very visible brush stroke on this piece :)
Only critique is that the buttons perhaps could have been distinguished more from the shirt/jacket somehow.
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thank you for the thoughtful critique Rhianna, I appreciate the feedback. Ultimately, I chose to downplay the buttons, given even in his portrait, many of them are a circle as an afterthought, its quick comical when you really look at them, but I understand that yes, they could be brought up a touch.
Thanks Again :)
Jakob Villien
Amazing! A perfect work of art.
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Jakob :)
Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"
gold
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Ivan
WojciechBober72
Gold
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Wojciech
Francois "Frado" Daugny
Very original and super well executed. I love this kind of unusual pieces. Gold!!
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thank you Francois, I strive for the unusual, because it is more like what is in my head
Steve Jourdain
Or !!!! Belle interprétation et c’est magnifique !!!
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Steve
Toolove
Gold
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks
Pierre Balmette
Nice idea and top notch execution, a true piece of art. Truly an inspiring piece, congratulations. Gold for me
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thank you Pierre, I am glad that my work can hit that hard. There is no greater compliment than being able to inspire another artist.
Patrik Ruzic
Gold
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Patrik :)
Atila KawautiPLUS
Amazing!
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Attila :)
Will “Sik Willy” Hahn
Easily one of your best Kyle, brilliant idea and execution. I very much enjoy the expression in the strokes
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Will. I can’t argue at all the be honest, it transcended my expectations and it’s a project I legit adore after completion, that’s rare for me.
So thanks again, and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Jero Miniatures
Wondeful. You got my gold and admiration!
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks so much Jero. :)
Kara Nash
Colour explosion, reaction explosion!
Joking aside, you captured the feel of his works exceptionally well.
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Kara. Not so much captured as was swept along with. It becomes infectious.
Jocelyn "Metalasmedium" GoyettePLUS
Gold of course!
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Jocelyn :)
Max RichieroPLUS
Gold!!!
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Max :)
Balazs Szendroi
Fantastic :O
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thank you Balazs
Paolo-Di-Poce
Jenius, well deserved gold
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Paolo. It came out alright :)
Peter (Chilwd)
very artistic approach, like it!
Kyle MaitlandPLUS
Thanks Peter :)
Flo « FFF » Rochet
Beautiful tribute!!
Roberto ''Barba'' Gerolimon
I’m in love. GOLD