Irving Penn 1917 – 2009
October 7, 2009
Well Friends, We all lost a genius today.
Legendary photographer Irving Penn died today at age 92.
I have to say, I'm pretty bummed about his passing.
I feel like the number of Old Great Artists like him keep dwindling down.
He is one of my all time favorite photographers...a true inspiration...
I mean, he was still working in his 90's!
So awesome! Shoot! He is so, so, so amazing!
I just hope we (young artists) can take the baton and inspire the world like Irving has.
As a Tribute to him,
I thought I'd share these two paintings today.
The first painting is an old picture of Irving Penn in the the military.
The second one is of the Nude Portrait he did of Kate Moss.
I really tried to do the painting in a way that would do justice to Irving's incredible Black & Whites.
I hope you like the pictures.
If you haven't seen Irving Penn's work, please look it up. You will be a fan!
Comments:
i really like these!
the black and white is cool; different feel, but still you.
the nude is pretty :)
i also like the lines in the irving portrait. i like the quick sketch look with the watercolor(?) effect showing through underneath. really nice
awe thank you so much!
like i said i'm a huge fan of his so i hand to paint thoughs :)
oh thank you it's just pen, ink, and pencil
The lines are totally yours, but the colour is different. I really like the compositions. One more time you surprise me.
R.I.P! I agree with you, all the great artist are vanishing! Great paintings ;)
oh thankyou so much for this
oh thankyou so much for this
I know, it's so sad when some one you look up to passes. :( But these paintings are incredibly gorgeous and definately give justice to the photos. Great work!
xoxox
R.I.P remember his work forever
Lovely Danny! I love the fluidity in both of them - they carry that genuine feeling that sometimes we lose when translating a piece from croquis to canvas (although you are good at keeping it almost always). Keep inspiring us!
-Sole
http://honeynettles.blogspot.com/
really beautiful, danny.
These are just... great! I think you did a beautiful thing for Mr Penn...
Sara
Your pictures are truly amazing! You have such an unbelievable talent. do you by nay chance sell your art or take requests, i would love to have one of your pictures on my wall!
xo, Spencer
lovely work.
rip irving penn.
They are beautiful, A great tribute to a great photographer.
Constance x
absolutely gorgeous. you never seize to amaze me. I wish i could get every piece of your artwork, but money doesn't grow on trees.
I MADLY LOVE YOU!
:]
you inspire me.
<3