Van Gogh and the Drinkers

There is a hilarity in this canvas
Not often found in Van Gogh's art
And recognizable faces
Also unprecedented

They might be sneaking contraband liquor
Outside away from the prying eyes of the women
For it is three men, and a boy who is taking a taste
It gives me a new feeling about Van Gogh

An artist myself, I enjoy his art, for it is cartoonish like mine
I use neons, which he did not have access to back in his time
I am confident if he had access to neons, he would have used them
Can't you see his Irises and his reflections on the water
in florescent? I sure can!

This painting makes him more real to me than he has ever been
which is why it is my favorite of his.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
June 12, 2021 at 11:19 AM
I like Van Gogh, too, although I never felt like I truly understand him.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 12:14 AM
I am a cartoonist, artist, and I feel his art is cartoonish also.
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