Albrecht Durer reproduction

[joepaulbutler]

I'm not usually a big fan of art, but I've stumbled across one artist drawings that I think are pretty neat, Albrecht Durer a German artist 1441-1528 has caught my eye.

Hope he doesn't send down a thunderbolt for my efforts in doing this draw of his done in 1503. I haven't decided how to finish it oil or acrylic, any options are welcomed.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe, When something catches your Eye you have to try to do it and I think you are off to a Good Start. Something different makes it Exciting . Enjoy the Ride. Merle

[pallin]

There are many woodcarved examples of Albrecht Dürer's "Praying Hands." In fact, they were probably the inspiration for the "Drawing Hands" that M. C. Escher did as a lithograph in 1948. Dürer was featured in an art exhibit in Washington D.C. in 1992 as an example of art from 1492 when celebrating the 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America.

[sappy]

I wouldn't know that piece was from so long ago if you didn't tell me. Truly, a "timeless" piece of art. What ever way you decide to finish it, please share the results.

[uvawyo]

I m anxious to see the result, Joe.

[joepaulbutler]

I still haven't done anything with the first one. but I did do another one that is also unfinished at the time. I'm thinking about doing a gray barn wood finish outside the relieve carving its self.

I would do some painting, but the paint dept is filled up

As usual, C&C are welcomed

[Nomad]

Looking good Joe. I've always admired Dürer's work.

[joepaulbutler]

Thank you all for the reply, Got one more I want to do, hopefully, the stain will be here by then

[Tinwood]

Great stuff Joe. Smart move not pushing the paint dept. Gotta keep that harmony alive.

Tinwood

[joepaulbutler]

Here is another one of Durer's drawings, I believe it is called "Head of Old Man" ~ 1521.

I have one more portrait of his mother ~1514. Once it is done I try painting the four carvings

As usual, C&C welcomed

[JoeVM]

Nice work Joe. Looks like you have found a new calling.

[joepaulbutler]

The paint dept tells that it is through painting the Christmas exchange Ornies. I also finished up; this the last of the Durer portraits that I'm going to carve for a while, This is his mother. So I guess I slip in and try to get them painted up.
As usual, C&C encouraged and welcomed

[Tinwood]

Simply smashing chap. Well done.

Tinwood