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'Re-imagining a Masterpiece' in Art Tribe

The February theme for Louise Fletcher's Art Tribe flip-book of art from members has just been issued!  I'm so excited because this is the big reveal for those of you who are not members of Art Tribe.  The month's theme was Re-imagining a Masterpiece in whatever medium of our choosing.  So here is my re-imagined self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh and my newest Sharpie painting! 

Van Gogh's Self-Portrait Reimagined

Vincent Van Gogh - his self-portrait (one of many)

Van Gogh painted his self-portrait above in 1889.  What drew me in to want to use it as my source image was primarily the swirly background.  My interpretation is more an inversion of the calm/quiet colors in Van Gogh's work.  Mine is loud and busy yet maintains a dignified and sullen air to his image -- just as Van Gogh did of himself.   

This was a such a great challenge idea...thank you Art Tribe!

Materials for my Re-imagined Masterpiece:  Bristol Paper, Sharpie Markers, Micron Pen and white Posca pen.

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