"Man or Mountain" by Gordon van Vliet

Today I am posting one of my paintings for the first time in quite awhile. This on is from my Monday night adventures painting from live models at The Steve Carpenter Studio.

A great and varied group of artists that I thoroughly enjoy meeting and painting with.

"Man or Mountain"
Oil on canvas 9.5"x11.25" $239.00 mounted with 1"professional black wood frame.
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The idea for this piece comes from the old adage, "Is he a man or a mouse?" Well this fine young man looks meaner than a mouse, so I thought is he a mountain of a man, or simply a man or average? We all judge by looks and often can be deceived. So a closer look is many times warranted.

So in fact, in this painting. Notice the mountains in the background, then look closer. In fact, this gentleman wore a coat of many colors and what you see is his outstretched arm. He is comfortable in his pose, but underneath he sizes you up as you, in turn, consider him.

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BEFORE AND AFTER
a show of oil paintings
by Christian Kolupski
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