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| Art Terry Artwork Ronald Reagan Portrait |
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| Ronald Reagan 84 by Art Terry |
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Portrait Subject: Ronald Reagan Physical Features
When
an artist draws or paints a portrait, the artist usually focuses
on details of the subject's features which
are distinctive or unique. Some of the characteristics are
subtle and barely noticeable while others
are obvious to all, "as plain as a nose on a face". President
Reagan had many unique features. It might also be said that he wore his face well. Well
defined prominent features facilitate the rendering of a readily recognizable,
portrait image. In
addition to pronounced features of the portrait subject's physical image, the portrayal
of subtle nuances allow the artist to focus the viewer's attention on often overlooked
aspects of the subject. Both obvious
and subtle subject characteristics are uniquely captured
in portraits by Art Terry. |
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Subject: Ronald Reagan Time Frame
After the physical attributes of a subject's
image, the time frame may be considered. Capturing a precise moment
in time or single momentary mood of a person, may be an objective of some portraits. In the study of Ronald
Reagan, one could visualize Reagan celebrating a particular unique event. The image could have
been a commemoration of any one of Reagan's many victories and acomplishments.
Only one instant in time is usually captured in a photograph.
The portrait artist can add a timeless quality to his rendering. Art Terry's objective when drawing Ronald Reagan was to broaden
the time frame, in order to create a visual image of the man that would allow the viewers
to recall the Reagan they knew personally or publicly at any point along a one or two decade
timeline.
Portrait Subject: Ronald Reagan Mood, Demeanor & Personality The portrait might capture a persons particular
mood on one ocassion, or a combination of various moods over time superimposed into one
image. In additional to physical attributes, time frame,
demeanor, and mood, Art Terry believes the subject's personality is the
most important aspect of a portrait. President Reagan's easy going light hearted joyful demeanor
was definitely an identifiable attribute of the man.
Terry wanted his study of Ronald reagan to preserve and spotlight that aspect of Reagan's
character. "Ronald Reagan 84" was Art Terry's
contribution to the overall historical collection of Ronald Reagan art and portraiture
imagery.
The observation has been made by some art pundits
that true portraiture does not generally depict the
subject smiling or laughing. Terry has never regretted making the Reagan rendering a happy
one. The two most important aspects of Art Terry's portraiture adventures are both the
personality of the original subject, and the resulting
personality of the "virtual person" who ultimately inhabits the frame that
hangs on the wall.
Personality Portraits
& Studies by ArtTerry Charcoal Pencil &
Ink Drawings - Pastel Paintings
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Artwork
by ArtTerry is also known as (one word) "ArtTerryArt" or simply "ArtArt"
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