Abstract portrait of a young man. The painting was made on canvas using mainly palette knife. Working with a palette knife in acrylic is for me one of the most fun techniques. Applying paint thickly and scraping it off partially. It does require technique and you should not be afraid to make mistakes.
Once you're on your way, always take a distance from your work, observe. And above all enjoy.
And then a canvas emerges that is realistic, yet abstract. This young man I made en profile is very fascinating to look at because of the shadows.
It is a tough painting with only the colors black, white and brown.
As a child, I was already drawing and painting. Yet I first chose to follow a fashion course. And also there I found drawing models the profession in which I could completely lose myself. After this education I followed a graphic design course. Also a course as an.. Read more…