Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age Exhibition

"Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age Exhibition" I enjoyed for hours and sketched originals that I've longed for since childhood! A kind Gallery security brought me a stool. You cannot image how much I appreciated his sensitive kindness and a happy surprise! *I cannot stand for long hours. On the stool, I could look at the paintings as much as I liked. The lady at the entrance let me go to a bathroom and allowed me to keep on appreciating the exhibition. The staff celebrated my drawings at the end. My thank you letter delighted the gallery staff and a communication team. 

I've learned a lot. How watercolour painting techniques will interpret oil paintings is fun and struggle. Especially, Rembrandt has shown composition, texture, brush strokes, colour use and drawing. A great private tutor.  

Sadami Study of Rembrandt Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul

Apart from the techniques, my most interest was in Rembrandt's eyes in drawing and how he depicted his own aging.  

Also, it was interesting to compare the same silversmith's portraits done by Rembrandt and another artist. Certainly, Rembrandt's work told the model's personality and his poor eye sight (*the silversmith was losing an eye sight). "What will my portraits tell viewers?", I thought over.  

In the exhibited artists, Judith Leyster and Frans Hals I've admired, too. They've influenced my sketching and drawing. Their drawings of a natural posture in daily life motivated me to capture it in my own work. Then, I started sketching. 

Judith Leyster, The Jolly Toper

As well as  Judith Leyster and Frans Hals, Veermeer I've loved since primary school. His work is small, which encourages my small work. *I've been always uncomfortable among huge paintings in famous portrait competitions. BE WHAT I AM, Sadami! I want to study portraits more! 

Vermeer, Woman Reading a Letter 

The exhibition displays many different genres such as still life, landscapes and figures. Surrounded by my superheros, ah, I was in a heaven! The exhibition will finish after 18 Feb 2018. 

Jan Dabidsz, Still Life with books

At the exit, you can put yourself into framed beautiful masterpieces set by the witty NSW Art Gallery. Nice and very popular among visitors!  
Now, I'm looking at my ongoing portraits. Sadami, be brave and use what I've learned. 
Friends, Happy Painting! 

Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age Exhibition