He painted Emma during his lifetime which is between 1940 and today. he is still alive today :) Currently 72 years old. Emma is his niece.
50 years ago
oil paint paint and paint
when he was 5
Paint, paint brshes and cotton buds
Because Bob(Holman) is a close friend of Chuck Close and also he had been wanting to pose for Chuck Close.
Chuck Close's painting "Emma" was created in 2002. It is part of his series of large-scale, photorealistic portraits. Close is known for his unique approach to portraiture, often using a grid technique to construct his images. "Emma" specifically depicts his granddaughter, showcasing his distinctive style.
He experimented with a variety of media and techniques, he used fingerprints and colorful tiles.
The painting is Synthetic Polymer Paint on canvas. you are welcome
he painted pictures of famouse people even thought he was dyslexic
it is a portrait of his friends, Robert. He normally likes to paint paintings of his family,friends realiteves e.t.c
A photography is usually his starting-point. He then translates it into a great number of small squares which make up the painting.
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