Question: If the colour theme was replaced by blue or green (for instance) would it make a difference to the perception of the painting? If so the focus of the painting is muddled.
I'm afraid I quite like it. Artist's portrayal of Charlie's face and hands is outstanding and the rest is a clever play on the regimental colours and his uniform.
Yeo is a talented chap and has produced some excellent work - sadly it looks as if past accolades have gone to his head (either that or he needs to see an ophthalmologist as a matter of urgency).
If you think this is bad, take a look at Tatler’s new cover portrait of the Princess of Wales…
I agree with Phil Day: it's novel, it's striking. The red evokes a lot of things, such as the British Legion poppies. There are plenty of traditional backgrounds on royal portraits, and no doubt (if CHarlie lives long enough) there will be plenty of others. Posterity will judge this one.
Well, we're all talking about it which would not have happened over a straightforward painting. So as a bit of self promotion by the artist, it works quite well.
"Why did nobody put a stop to this obvious ridicule bait?"
Who tells a monarch 'no'?
" If the colour theme was replaced by blue or green (for instance) would it make a difference to the perception of the painting? If so the focus of the painting is muddled."
Good point - I think Phil's comment shows why this was the chosen colour.
"Could be worse. I mean, you can actually tell who the subject is so that's a step forward on most modern art!"
Another good point!
"If you think this is bad, take a look at Tatler’s new cover portrait of the Princess of Wales…"
"There are plenty of traditional backgrounds on royal portraits, and no doubt (if CHarlie lives long enough) there will be plenty of others. Posterity will judge this one."
Indeed it will.
"Well, we're all talking about it which would not have happened over a straightforward painting. So as a bit of self promotion by the artist, it works quite well."
You'd think a portrait of the monarch wouldn't need 'extra' PR...
"The colonials are onto it. One of the US blogs I read calls it "ghoulish"."
Silly Yanks, it's spelled 'goulash'...
"I quite like it, but I think Rolf would have done a better job."
🤣😂
"The ghost of Vlad the Impaler rises again."
Seen a few likening it to Vigo in 'Ghostbusters 2'
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Why did nobody put a stop to this obvious ridicule bait?
Question: If the colour theme was replaced by blue or green (for instance) would it make a difference to the perception of the painting? If so the focus of the painting is muddled.
Could be worse. I mean, you can actually tell who the subject is so that's a step forward on most modern art!
It does look a bit like he's been frozen in gone-off carbonite, though?
It's a Lewis Carroll tribute painting; The Cheshire Charlie.
I'm afraid I quite like it. Artist's portrayal of Charlie's face and hands is outstanding and the rest is a clever play on the regimental colours and his uniform.
Yeo is a talented chap and has produced some excellent work - sadly it looks as if past accolades have gone to his head (either that or he needs to see an ophthalmologist as a matter of urgency).
If you think this is bad, take a look at Tatler’s new cover portrait of the Princess of Wales…
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13446285/Portrait-Kate-Middleton-features-Tatlers-cover.html
I agree with Phil Day: it's novel, it's striking. The red evokes a lot of things, such as the British Legion poppies. There are plenty of traditional backgrounds on royal portraits, and no doubt (if CHarlie lives long enough) there will be plenty of others. Posterity will judge this one.
Well, we're all talking about it which would not have happened over a straightforward painting. So as a bit of self promotion by the artist, it works quite well.
The colonials are onto it. One of the US blogs I read calls it "ghoulish".
I quite like it, but I think Rolf would have done a better job.
The ghost of Vlad the Impaler rises again.
"Why did nobody put a stop to this obvious ridicule bait?"
Who tells a monarch 'no'?
" If the colour theme was replaced by blue or green (for instance) would it make a difference to the perception of the painting? If so the focus of the painting is muddled."
Good point - I think Phil's comment shows why this was the chosen colour.
"Could be worse. I mean, you can actually tell who the subject is so that's a step forward on most modern art!"
Another good point!
"If you think this is bad, take a look at Tatler’s new cover portrait of the Princess of Wales…"
Oh, good grief!
"There are plenty of traditional backgrounds on royal portraits, and no doubt (if CHarlie lives long enough) there will be plenty of others. Posterity will judge this one."
Indeed it will.
"Well, we're all talking about it which would not have happened over a straightforward painting. So as a bit of self promotion by the artist, it works quite well."
You'd think a portrait of the monarch wouldn't need 'extra' PR...
"The colonials are onto it. One of the US blogs I read calls it "ghoulish"."
Silly Yanks, it's spelled 'goulash'...
"I quite like it, but I think Rolf would have done a better job."
🤣😂
"The ghost of Vlad the Impaler rises again."
Seen a few likening it to Vigo in 'Ghostbusters 2'
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