HIDDEN FACES
The 2020 Victorian Salon des Refusés
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Cat #18 Joanne Morris
TONY Charcoal on Cotton Rag 153 cm h x 106 cm w $6,000 Artist’s Statement My highly-realistic, black-and-white style draws attention to light and shadow without the distraction of colour. My works are painted with finely ground charcoal and hand-crafted brushes; an organic approach that breathes life and meaning into my portraits. “Painting with charcoal I can achieve a dramatic effect of contrasting light and shadow. I love using these ancient techniques to create realism, drama and depth in my works” This portrait was submitted for the 2018 Lester Prize. click on artwork to enlarge |