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Paintings of Large Men by John Falstaff (Franz Brown)
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This series of paintings of larger gentlemen came to me as a consequence of a internet "conversation" with an art appreciator. The goal is to complete a series of ten 48v x 24h inch paintings of large men in a manner that presents them with dignity, to be displayed in a balanced grouping. Individuals were selected on the basis of their generous efforts on behalf of the community in which they live. On the left are some of the preliminary paintings, on the right are the finals.
Bear #1: "Dakota Curly" Greg Iverson
| "Sheriff 'Dakota Curly' " Acrylic 12x6"  fkb1249-1 study for 1249 |
"Sheriff 'Dakota Curly' " Acrylic 48x24"  fkb1249 |
Bear #2: James Hansen
Bear #3: Dr. Ted Brockett
| The Red Rose: A Portrait of Ted Brockett, M.D. Acrylic 20x16  fkb1265 |
A Portrait of Ted Brockett, M.D., Full Figure Oil 48x24  FKB1266 |
Bear #4: Franz Brown (John Falstaff)
| Self Portrait of the Artist with White Roses | ||
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Self Portrait in Tuxedo with White Roses Study #1 |
Self Portrait in Tuxedo with White Roses, Study #2 |
"The Untold Story" or "Portrait in Black, White and Green" or "Self Portrait as a Gentleman of Means" |
Oil 12x6" FKB1267 |
Oil 24x12" FKB1268 |
Oil 48x24 fkb1282 |
Bear #5: Ronnie Carnes
Oil Painting
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Carnes oil study |
Carnes oil study |
"Early Morning Hiker: Portrait of Ronnie Carnes" |
| Each large painting is generally preceded by a number of drawings and then small painting studies as I figure out how to paint a particular subject's face. I readily admit the difficulty of doing the human figure and portrait. | ||
Bear #6: Truman Savery
Oil Painting
| On the left three studies 6x12". On the right the final work in progress. | |||
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| I liked each of these composition. 1294 is fun but the bear and tuba draw attention away from the figure. I may do this one later but not as part of the series, maybe. The second one is a good pose, dynamic with a subtle s shape in his body. This pose would compete with the other paintings. The last one was the most calm and kept the focus on the individual so that is the one I've chosen. | |||
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