Self-Portrait

Wavy lines and swirls, In the same family of hue. Complimentary colors; Orange hair bound by blue. Broad strokes of paint, Scribbled by the brush. With careful undertones, His hands did not rush. A pale face emerges, On a lonely silhouette. On a rolled piece of canvas, He painted his self-portrait. _________________________ *Note: This is about a painting by Vincent Van Gogh titled Self-Portrait Saint-Rémy September 1889 Oil on canvas 65 x 54 cm. Paris, Musée d'Oray http://affiliates.art.com/get.art?T=15041509&A=307084&L=8&P=10213526&S=2&Y=0
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Goombi Avatar
March 25, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Van Gogh must be your favorite, nice job writing this one.
Martin Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Good luck in the contest. I'm sure this one is a winner. Both you and Van Gogh was and are passionate about their work. Tyler
Neal Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 8:05 PM
This painting is one of my favorites, I also love the self-portrait with straw hat. You do so well, portraying his works to words, completely amazing. Love E.
Gass Avatar
March 3, 2009 at 5:59 AM
Striking imagery in this beautiful tribute to this painting, Raul! Excellent work, my poetic friend! Thank you always for sharing! Love, Robin
Devonshire Avatar
February 26, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Raul, I thought of Van Gogh when I finished the first stanza. You convey your thoughts so well, like an artist with an easel. Van Gogh is my favorite painter and you describe him beautifully! Love, Carolyn
Moreno Avatar
February 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Very nice work Raul, Van Gogh was a great painter.....................Danielle
Neal Avatar
February 25, 2009 at 5:24 AM
Nice Ekphrasis, Van Gogh is my favorite Painter.DN
Winter Avatar
February 25, 2009 at 3:17 AM
Raul, this is outstanding. So well written. Love, Shar
Ginn Avatar
February 25, 2009 at 2:23 AM
Heys Raul wonderful job. Laurie
P. Avatar
February 25, 2009 at 1:55 AM
very well described! i like your use of the english language... i seem to not only expand my poetry vocabulary but also my english skills... great inspiration you bring to us poets! ~ Arany
Strand Avatar
February 25, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Excellent Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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