Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Frank Auerbach's THICK paintings






By layering up thick paint, several times, Auerbach's images show a history and connection to the subject. He often paints the same model, or familiar scenes close to his studio.
Looking close at the work it's easy to see just how THICK the paint surface has become.... almost turning into sculpture.

What do you notice his thick paint technique does to details?
How does he show form, structure and light/shadow?
What colors do you see him use in these paintings?

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