Untitled-after an original image by Michael Sheridan by degillett
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Untitled-after an original image by Michael Sheridan by

From Michael Sheridan’s incredible photo “Rabari Man” http://www.redbubble.com/people/farflung/art/24...
Thank you Michael for your generosity in allowing me to use your image.
Was having great trouble figuring out what to put into the background, until a good friend and fellow artist suggested peeling posters. Who knew you could find vintage Bollywood posters on the internet?
Oil over hessian, paper, and acrylic texture paste, on linen.
910 × 614mm

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Tags

robe, man, portrait, indian

Comments

  • Tahnja
    Tahnjaalmost 3 years ago

    really wonderful work and indeed the background suggestion and how you masterfully applied it is absolutely perfect!

  • GloriaDK
    GloriaDKalmost 3 years ago

    Deb you have done a great job of the background and the man.

  • catherine walker
    catherine walkeralmost 3 years ago

    Fabulous..so well done!

  • Untamedart
    Untamedartover 2 years ago

    Wow, yes the peeling of the posters and the texture on the wall is fabulous.

  • Inese
    Ineseabout 2 years ago

    stunning! love the texture of wall.

  • Bobby Dar
    Bobby Daralmost 2 years ago

    so nice