Tried to recreate one of Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits with oil pastel chalk. Also tried to capture his so recognisable style on canvas. Also tried the colours and the dashes of paint he put next to each other that are so characteristic of him but what is is difficult to match. With oil pastel crayons, you can put layers/dashes over and next to each other so you can paint a little bit in his style. The light shines on the side of his face, highlighting his eyebrows and red beard. This is a cut-out of the painting I made. You can even better see his eyes with that rather sad look here.
I have time to draw and paint more after years of volunteer work for the St. Care Foundation The Gambia. Inspiration I got in the Gambia where I also lived. The colors, the population and life is a great source of inspiration. But also the quieter.. Read more…
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands