Regina K.

Regina K., 8x6, pencil and pastel crayons, 1996.
Like "Nick K. ", one of my old portraits I found a few days ago, while re-organizing my art-work: my friend Regina. I have painted my family and friends for years! Even in high school, in Argentina, whenever we had a free period because the teacher was absent, I would do portraits of my friends.

Visiting Los Angeles recently, I re-"discovered" the downtown area, how beautiful it is now! I used to work there some years ago, but have not been living the constant renovation of the downtown area for ten or so years, so it came as a surprise. The Staples Center, the ice-skating rink, the lights, the screens, and the number of people braving the cold, just walking around and enjoying the views. Magnificent!

L'Abbe Pierre

L'Abbe Pierre, watercolor, 35x27 cm. SOLD.
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was restless, and he sought to reconcile the demands of commissioned portraiture with modern currents. Some days he painted for money, and some days he painted for fun. Due to the scandal of his painting "Madame X" (Virginie Amelie Avegno Gautreau) he retreated to London where he remained for the rest of his life.
L'Abbe Pierre, acuarela, VENDIDA.
John Singer Sargent trabajaba sin descanso, y trato de reconciliar las demandas de los retratos que le pedian, con corrientes modernas. Algunos dias pintaba por dinero y otros dias pintaba por placer. Debido al escandalo de su pintura "Madame X" (Virginie Amelie Avegno Gautreau) se retiro a Londres donde vivio por el resto de su vida.