The Fauvist. 2014. 14.25" x 13.5." Pastel, Charcoal and Graphite. Casey Klahn.
Showing posts with label Self Portrait. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Self Portrait. Show all posts
11 February, 2025
28 July, 2017
For Käthe
For Käthe. 2017. Charcoal & Pastel. 18.5" x 14." Casey Klahn.
This image was a response to the tonal sketch challenge that is sponsored on the Facebook page, How To Pastel. The idea is to take a leaf from the master German artist, Käthe Kollwitz. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to work in the style of one of my favorite artists.
For the set-up of this, I placed a harsh flood light clamped to my easel and pointed directly in my face. I feel that line and tone are tremendous tools, if you allow them their voice.
12 June, 2017
Colors Have a Beauty of Their Own Which Must Be Preserved
Interior. 2016. Pastel, Graphite, Dry Ground & Oil. 18" x 14." Casey Klahn.
Colors have a beauty of their own, which must be preserved.
Henri Matisse.
06 June, 2017
08 December, 2016
11 November, 2016
02 September, 2016
29 July, 2016
Frankenstein's Monster (as a Self Portrait)
Self Portrait as a Reanimated Man. 2016. Pastel, Oil, Dry Ground & Carbon Pencil. 15.2" x 11." Casey Klahn.
13 July, 2016
12 July, 2016
21 June, 2016
The Painter
The Painter. 2016. Pastel, Oil, Dry Ground & Charcoal on Vellum. 10.5" x 8.25." Casey Klahn.
10 June, 2016
My Father Used To Say
Self Portrait in Hell, with Vermilion. 2016. Pastel, Oil, Charcoal & Dry Ground. 12.3" x 10." Casey Klahn.
My father used to say, "well I'll be go to hell!" I hope he was only kidding. For you grammar teachers out there, he did not pause after "well."
This work favors the inimitable Edvard Munch, who did a self portrait in hell. I'm trying to keep the Expressionist fires going.
26 May, 2016
Self Portrait
Untitled. 2016. Pastel, Graphite & Dry Ground. 13.9" x 13.25." Casey Klahn. The artist at age 57. This is the informal photo.
17 May, 2016
24 April, 2016
19 April, 2016
The Sign He Makes
Cimabue Decorates the Apse. 2016. Pastel, Dry Ground, Oil & Graphite. 12" x 8.75." Casey Klahn.
26 January, 2016
Fifty Self Portraits
There Is No Model. 2016. Pastel, Graphite & Dry Ground. 10.5" x 8.4." Casey Klahn.
Fifty Self Portraits.
11 January, 2016
Northwest School (Seen Differently)
Northwest School. Self Portrait. 2016. Pastel. 11.6" x 8.4." Casey Klahn.
30 December, 2015
12 December, 2015
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