Chuck close portraits

Chuck Close

Chuck Close, Big Self-Portrait, 1967–1968 acrylic on gessoed canvas 107.5 x 83.5 in. (273.1 x 212.1 cm) Close is a photorealist artist known for his portraiture. The meticulous nature of his images reflects how he sees the world. He has prosopagnosia- an inability to recognize faces. He can remember things that are flat which is why he works from pictures. Q. What skill or challenge effects how you see the world? Does your unique perspective inform how you see yourself or others?

Chuck Close Portraits – Students will select a subject of their choice to create a portrait in the style of Chuck Close in colored pencils $30 per student per

Lucas 1986-87, by Chuck Close. With eye detail. (view large size to see detail)

Portrait of Joel done in the style of Chuck Close.

The artist was a great one-hit wonder, twice, before a scandal set in. Will his paintings regain visibility? Our critic argues it is healthier for us to see them.

View Self-Portrait (1983) By Close Chuck; make-up and graphite on paper; 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.5 cm.); Signed; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.

Chuck Close

Chuck Close, American, born 1940 "Mark" 1978-1979 Acrylic on canvas Private Collection, New York