Rea Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) I'm showing everyone this guys work. Incredible is the only word I can find for it. I saw some of Leonardo Da Vinci's works yesterday and while they're very good these, (people in the art world are dropping as I type ) I think these are better. Mark Powell, artist I just keep going back to them. Enjoy Edited February 4, 2012 by Rea Quote
Gezabel Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Incredible is an understatement but I can't think of a better word I am amazed he uses a biro!!! brilliant pics and thanks for sharing Quote
Fredbear Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Truly incredible,their lives almost etched onto their faces. Thank you Rea for sharing. Quote
Guest Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Wow, they're goood! Thanks for sharing :) Quote
narnia Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Da Vinci, 'very good'???????????????????? No-one comes close to Da Vinci, he was a master of his art and there is no comparison in my book. That said, the biro drawings are fabulous, but not in the same ball park for me........but then, I can't even draw stick man! Quote
Sue R Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 I understand your sentiments, narnia. However, these have more of an element of 'humanity', I feel - as bridger observed 'their lives almost etched into their faces'. Glad you remembered and found them, Rea. And shared here! Sue xx PS - what a fab day! Thanks again - and your favourite painting is now certainly one of mine Quote
narnia Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Sue, when I went to see the Da Vinci exhibition, I was reduced to tears by some of the work. I think the biro drawings are brilliant,but a very different league from Da Vinci's work, but DV's work sent shivers down my spine and I have never been 'touched' by an artists work in that way before. I am often left in awe by our children's drawings and paintings; the freedom of movement, restraint and lack of inhibition is fabulous and I wish we kept that as adults............and that was what i felt about Da Vinci, all life laid bare and with a freedom I can only admire and gasp at. I certainly wouldn't wish to offend Rea with my comment, and I guess art is after all, subjective, that's why it stirs up such emotion in us? ( Music is the same: marillion leave me with a feel good feeling that would leave others cold, or indifferent.............but I still love 'em! ) Quote
Rea Posted February 5, 2012 Author Posted February 5, 2012 Narnia I'm absolutely certain neither Sue nor I would think you were offending. I knew some people would be amazed to think I didnt see Da Vinci as the best. I would never expect anyone to like my art, music, drama, I liked what I saw of Da Vinic's work but I still thought I could do the same, whereas Mark Powell, though, I thought I would never be able to do that. I'm going to buy a pad and some pencils! Quote
Sue R Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Narnia - I understand you perfectly!! Los Marillos do that to me, too XXXXXXXXX Quote
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