**NOTES FROM THE DOCUMENTARY** excuse the length, i didnt know what all i would personally need. wanted to make a confrontational image. suck the viewer right up to it. everything made is from photographs. works on minute details in one specific area first. first official portrait in 1968. created a grid to create each individual square at a time. grew up during wartime where there werent many supplies for things. had a desire to create art since he was a child. father met a woman who was an artist and used her to teach chuck. from there, he was being taught. was a lousy student in high school, and used painting and his art for extra credit. was very close to his father, and his death was a heavy impact to him. describes his art as "painstakingly putting his image back together". Willen de Kooning was a huge inspiration to Chuck, to the point where he felt that he was a weak interpretation of de Kooning. moved to New York in Fall of 1967, and used limitations to keep his art from being associated with de Kooning, such as painting using only black and white paint. he enjoyed the uniqueness of each individual that he used for his portraits, as if they were bringing their whole lives and actions on their face. he is personally mystified at the idea of taking paint, drawing on a canvas, and finishing his painting, to show a full face of someone he had photographed prior. made portraits with no form of special edits or dramatization, and made everything as simple and natural as possible. suffered what appears to have been a stroke later in his life, confining him to a wheelchair.
I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Close speak in Houston during Art School... Never been so inspired by a man and his work as I was that day. Have and will always love his work, which, now that I think about it, has had a tremendous influence on my own art.
I’ve met Chuck a number of times and I think he would approve this documentary. He is such an articulate story teller. I was sad his recent show was canceled due to the politics of the times. He once was a very successful fundraiser of the DNC.
I'm so amazed by the great artist I'm watching it's the first time I'm getting to know him l think from now on I'm going keep track of you(him) your so inspirational and a fighter on this time. I'm glad you took the time to show us who and how you are thanks
L.A. Artist I live and breathe art I picked up a paint brush 2yrs ago and fell in love I consider myself an eclectic abstract artist I'm looking for someone who will mentor me and guide in the right direction I've found my groove
Really nice documentary... There only seems to be a problem with the sound, because when you try to listen to it with headphones, no sound is coming from the right...
This is really a revelation for me. My father died when I was about 6 and I was with his corpse alone for about 8 or 9 hours. I am now already bitter at the world at the age of 15 even though I have no right
Hello... this is a survey, answer these questions, please. It is for a tribute to the beloved Chuch Close. 1- What is his family background? 2- What inspired him to become an artist? What experiences helped him define that? 3- How did he start his career as an artist? 4- How did he define what he would be focusing on as his art theme/concept? 5- What was his method? How did it change through time? 6- What do you admire about him the most? 7- Which of his artworks is your favorite? Perhaps choose one whose style you would like to imitate for your next portrait. Post a picture here.
Wow. I still don't understand his method. As he said, he obviously knows what each set of colours look like from a distance, but how does he translate the colours from the photo using the grid? They don't seem to be accurate representations of the colour in the photo grid...but maybe they are. He is so talented and has created a workable life ... wish I had his strength!
I am an art educator. I would like to be able to share this video as an extended learning opportunity (independent student assignment) for my students who would like to learn more about Chuck Close. Is there a way for you to make a "clean version" copy of this video by eliminating from 16:10 to16:30?
**NOTES FROM THE DOCUMENTARY** excuse the length, i didnt know what all i would personally need.
wanted to make a confrontational image. suck the viewer right up to it. everything made is from photographs. works on minute details in one specific area first. first official portrait in 1968. created a grid to create each individual square at a time. grew up during wartime where there werent many supplies for things. had a desire to create art since he was a child. father met a woman who was an artist and used her to teach chuck. from there, he was being taught. was a lousy student in high school, and used painting and his art for extra credit. was very close to his father, and his death was a heavy impact to him. describes his art as "painstakingly putting his image back together". Willen de Kooning was a huge inspiration to Chuck, to the point where he felt that he was a weak interpretation of de Kooning. moved to New York in Fall of 1967, and used limitations to keep his art from being associated with de Kooning, such as painting using only black and white paint. he enjoyed the uniqueness of each individual that he used for his portraits, as if they were bringing their whole lives and actions on their face. he is personally mystified at the idea of taking paint, drawing on a canvas, and finishing his painting, to show a full face of someone he had photographed prior. made portraits with no form of special edits or dramatization, and made everything as simple and natural as possible. suffered what appears to have been a stroke later in his life, confining him to a wheelchair.
i knew damn well i wasnt gonna take notes on a 57 minute video thank you sir
[heat-mojo] thanks I had this for homework
Thanks so much, I already took notes but this is even more helpful for studying
a true hero
You sir, are a God in living form
I think it's commendable that Close has the humility to reveal his process. Most artist would never reveal how they create their art.
I had the privilege of seeing Mr. Close speak in Houston during Art School... Never been so inspired by a man and his work as I was that day. Have and will always love his work, which, now that I think about it, has had a tremendous influence on my own art.
This is a great example of optical mixing , the colors mix in your mind . Chuck is one of my favorite large scale portrait painters.
Just fascinating! Thanks for sharing.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
thanks for uploading, this deserves a billion views
I remember watching this documentary in middle school art class...fascinating.
Mee too!
Me too
I knew there was a technique he used to get the paintings so detailed. I'm glad I came across this video and it helps with learning.
I’ve met Chuck a number of times and I think he would approve this documentary. He is such an articulate story teller. I was sad his recent show was canceled due to the politics of the times. He once was a very successful fundraiser of the DNC.
I'm so amazed by the great artist I'm watching it's the first time I'm getting to know him l think from now on I'm going keep track of you(him) your so inspirational and a fighter on this time. I'm glad you took the time to show us who and how you are thanks
I'm learning about this guy in my art class
1+2 my dude
epic comment
so true
Same
Same
Thank you Mr.Close: 100,000,000 of thanks!...
With enjoyment & admiration... Regards...
( 2018 )
RIP Chuck Close, and thanks for the new way of seeing & painting the human portrait. 👤👀🎨🖼✌
Fascinating! Putting the story behind the art & artist.
L.A. Artist I live and breathe art I picked up a paint brush 2yrs ago and fell in love I consider myself an eclectic abstract artist I'm looking for someone who will mentor me and guide in the right direction I've found my groove
This is amazing! I love the connections to music!
Thank you for posting this❤
It's always an enlightening thing to watch a painter work.
Thanks for uploading :)
audio is only coming out of my left airpod and its pissing me off
I thought my headphones were broken lmao
Wait omg swim I thought it was just me
for me its both but one ear is just much louder
what makes it worse is that i hear worse in my left ear
Ugh had to watch this for an art class and literally this sound issue p!sses me off 🙄
This doc could have been named, "Up Close"
That's good lol
Missed Opportunity.
THANKS SO MUCH!
Chuck è Uno dei più importanti figurativi del novecento. Un maestro.
Awesome! :)
The Optical color mixing is incredible.
das ist ja sehr überraschend was CHUCK CLOSE alles macht... muss mir unbedingt ein buch von ihm kaufen.
GREATEST
I wish there was a movie based on this artist
Wow impressive!
Magnifico
Art has become my everything it's my heart soul my best friend I breathe I live it need a pro artist to mentor me and take me under their wing
The way selfies ought to be.
very interesting
Great content! Is it possible to hear the audio through both speakers?
Really nice documentary... There only seems to be a problem with the sound, because when you try to listen to it with headphones, no sound is coming from the right...
Wouldn't it be great to see a movie based on his life...
It's Careless Love by Arbee Stidham
This is really a revelation for me. My father died when I was about 6 and I was with his corpse alone for about 8 or 9 hours. I am now already bitter at the world at the age of 15 even though I have no right
Wow, that's incredibly traumatic. So many questions ...
Yes period 2, this is the video
INTERESTING
Pleas make the video available for download.
RIP Chuck
R.I.P. Left Ear
They should make a documentary of this
this is a documentary
@@rw8836 they should make a documentary of this documentary
Anyone here from Art class?
hed make a splendid pixel artist
RIP
Does anyone know who sings the blues song playing in the background?
The Fucking Carnival Music!!!
♥️
2013. What have you done LATELY
Are these acrylic paints?
Hello... this is a survey, answer these questions, please. It is for a tribute to the beloved Chuch Close.
1- What is his family background?
2- What inspired him to become an artist? What experiences helped him define that?
3- How did he start his career as an artist?
4- How did he define what he would be focusing on as his art theme/concept?
5- What was his method? How did it change through time?
6- What do you admire about him the most?
7- Which of his artworks is your favorite? Perhaps choose one whose style you would like to imitate for your next portrait. Post a picture here.
bruh if only it was that easy :/
Overall a good cynapse, though I have got to say, some of the music drove me crazy!
The blues?? What the hell is wrong with that?
omg same
Studio in art who else?
me watching this in art class
The music at the beginning was too distracting for me to focus on what the artist was saying ... other than that, good and ineresting documentary.
sound moment
What??? How can you tell?
Does anyone know the name of the artist who inspired him on 15:30?
It's Willem de Kooning
Wow. I still don't understand his method. As he said, he obviously knows what each set of colours look like from a distance, but how does he translate the colours from the photo using the grid? They don't seem to be accurate representations of the colour in the photo grid...but maybe they are. He is so talented and has created a workable life ... wish I had his strength!
MaryAnn Thompson He is still the magician!🎩
MaryAnn Thompson colour theory
porque no hay en español :(
the next 30 or, years
20:24 just a bookmark
willem Da kooning
I am an art educator. I would like to be able to share this video as an extended learning opportunity (independent student assignment) for my students who would like to learn more about Chuck Close. Is there a way for you to make a "clean version" copy of this video by eliminating from 16:10 to16:30?
the music is very annoying
are you trying to give people a migraine with that annoying backing music
help me my art teacher told me watch all of thisd boring shit send HELP
Very very very distracting.
This is the most boring documentary I've ever watched lmao
Art process IS boring. No shitty music and jumpy editing, just like for reals
I would like to know what could Raphael, DaVinci, Monet, Picasso, Matisse could say about this "artist"? It is so boring this documentary!!!
RIP