Notes About The Poem

THE ART GENRE OF PORTRAIT PAINTING

Selfies of Yesteryear

Face to face
   recognise the mood 
read the character
          follow the eyes 
that say it all

Sensitivity
     of the once living 
faces 
 hair styles     complexions 
apparent  natural
        &imperfect

 conceived by another
 from time immemorial 
      the fascination 
                  remains
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Gauthier Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 6:38 AM
Love how this reads. A motivational impact ~ makes me long to get back to painting.
Strand Avatar
September 4, 2021 at 7:06 AM
Van gogh/Rembrandt Line just two pre selfies to show nothing new under the sun
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Indeed, so many things affect our way of seeing a person. A great artist can bring it to life either in portrait or writing. Very nice, Brian.
Mcintosh Avatar
August 28, 2021 at 9:54 AM
Enjoyed. God bless you always. Love, Gina
Strand Avatar
August 29, 2021 at 3:25 AM
Cheets Gina
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