Gordon Collett: Award winning Portraiture & Murals

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Gordon Collett is an award winning portrait painter and mural artist from  The United Kingdom, he also lives down the road from the Queen of England’s famous castle in Windsor, So you would be right in thinking that tradition is an important part of Gordon’s work.

Ellie-by Gordon Collett

Not only is Gordon an accomplished portrait painter, check out the picture of Ellie left, but he also has an international reputation as a muralist. He is epecially known for his trompe l’œil murals, as juiclings may know, this is a specialized style of painting, where the artist literally ‘tricks the eye’ into believing  there is, for example, a door in a wall leading to a sun kissed landscape, when really it is the magic of the paintbrush that is creating this effect.

This talent for creating space through artistic magic, has led the artists skills to be in big demand and he frequently travels the world completing trompe l’œil mural projects for a roster of prestigious clients.

Gordon has appeared on British Television, on a number of occasions, to both discuss and demonstrate his considerable talents, checkout the youtube link above, to see him at work.

Two Girls/Summer in Encino Painting by Tony Bulmer

Is Los Angeles really like this? On occasion. The Scenario: Summer in Encino 105 in the shade The renaissance Palette is a strict exercise. The movement and fine detail in the background brush work was achived after the artist saw a work by Chagall in London and came to the realization that every inch of the work was a microcosm of a masterpiece, meaning that Chagall never covered canvas unthinkingly, he worked up every hard fought thumbnail section: the result a glorious synergy. The artists motivation as ever is fun. You want objective truth? Watch CNN.

Two Girls /Summer in Encino Acrylic on Canvas 12"X40"

Art for Art’s Sake/The Picasso Complex by Tony Bulmer

The Picasso complex refers to the idea that all art is created in a state of madness. The Van Goughian swirls which reflect this idea were an unconscious addition demanded by the composition. The Picasso influenced painting in this work is based on a rarely seen Picasso original, though the colors and composition have been substantially exaggerated. The colors in general were influenced by Cezanne. The limited Palette Involves Payne’s Grey, Cobalt Blue , Phthalocyanine Green,  earthy Ocres and Umbers. The artist does not use black and rarely uses white. At the time this photograph was taken the piece remained unfinished.

Art For Art’s sake/The Picasso Complex By Tony Bulmer work in progress Acrylic on Canvas 36"X 46"

DE DAME DE FAME By TONY BULMER

De Dame De Fame Tony Bulmer

De Dame De Fame is the latest Painting by Tony Bulmer. Acrylic on Canvas 24"X30" For Bill Ward

Museo Reina Sofia

Picasso, Guernica, Museo Reina Sofia Madrid

Juiclings who find themselves in  Spain this summer, must visit The National Museum of Spain in Madrid. The museum is open 10am–9pm weekdays, Sundays it closes at 2.30 and is shut Tuesdays. Prices start at €6 for entry, but you can buy a really cool Madrid art pass for €17.60  that also allows entry to the Prado and the Thyssen-Bornemisza.

Picasso fans will know that the Reina Sofia is home to Guernica, Picasso’s most famous work. Whilst living in France during World War Two, Picasso received a visit from the Nazis, who’s loathing of modern art is legendary. On seeing the Guernica canvas a Nazi officer asked Did you do this? to which Picasso’s legendary reply was: No, you did. Those of you familiar with the subject matter of Guernica will know that it depicts a famous massacre in the Basque city of Guernica, where the Nazis bombed the town to aide their ally, Spanish Fascist dictator General Franco. If the story is true, we are lucky not only that the painting survived, but that Picasso did too.

The painting is way cooler when you see it for real, many details that printed reproductions hide are revealed, and the painting is surprisingly big too, check it out Juiclings, Spain rocks!

http://www.museoreinasofia.es

Jaques Moitoret

Modigliani by Jaques Moiret

Jaques Moitoret is from Seattle Washington. He studied at the University of Washington and the Academy des Beaux Arts Avignon France He has been painting over forty years. Jaques specializes in Portraits. Creative Juicings think his paintings of famous Artists such as Picasso and Modigliani are fantastic. Juiclings can experience these awesome works at his website where you can check out many of his paintings. You can also see his work at the Microsoft collection and the City of Seattle collection Washington.

http://www.jacquesmoitoret.com/html/biography.html

Earrings on the Terrace by Tony Bulmer

Earrings on the Terrace/ Une nuit a Paris by Tony Bulmer

This painting is a giant 48"X 48" Acrylic on Canvas. It is executed on a one and a half inch thick stretcher and can be hung unframed if required. The painting continues seamlessly over the edges of the canvas.

The artist has traveled to Paris many times and Parisian subjects are a personal favourite. Juiclings will spot the famous Eiffel Tower, but notice also, the domes of the Sacré-Cœur riding atop the hill of Montmartre and the roof of the Musée d'Orsay. 

Bags by Chanel. hair by Retro and style by Tres outré, Martinis are extra dry, naturally. This painting was almost entitled War on the Terrace, but those unfamiliar with the game of soccer might not appreciate the subtle irony. The earrings are, of course, extra fabulous for your delight and delectation.

http://artbytonybulmer.com/?preview=1