![]() It follows the same pattern as his previous work, focusing on the hard truth.Ī portrait can be flattering, or it can be real no man is as perfect as their pose. An escapee of Hitler’s Nazi regime, Freud’s face reflects a difficult life. Rather than fading colors into a gradient, he uses chunky, blocked strokes that make his wrinkles more prominent. Freud uses large marks to create hard edges, ultimately casting a face that appears to have aged poorly. One would think large brush strokes take away Freud’s ability to capture small details, but this is not the case it is purposeful. Up close, Reflection is made of large brush strokes. Regarding his strategy on displaying real human emotion, he said, “The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real.” Exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany for Lucian Freud’s Benefits Supervisor Sleeping, 2000 – Photoarchiv Krizanovic via Wikimedia Commons Benefits Supervisor Sleeping, his most profitable piece of 33.6 million dollars, depicted an overweight woman paying special attention to her burdened face and amble body. Instead of focusing on the body’s beauty, he brought out the truth. He became obsessed with the human body and portraits. “It is the only point of getting up every morning: to paint, to make something good, to make something even better than before, not to give up, to compete, to be ambitious,” he wrote.īut Freud did not take a conventional approach to painting. Quickly, Lucian Freud became an avid painter. He gifted the young Lucian books, comic strips, and most importantly, paintings. Oftentimes, Sigmund would leave Vienna, Austria, to visit Lucian’s family in Berlin. Grandson of Sigmund Freud-neurologist and creator of psychoanalysis-the need for a complete understanding of human emotion ran in the family. While many painters’ backgrounds influenced their work, Freud’s past defined his work. “The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real.” Lucian freud “The painter must give a completely free rein to any feeling or sensations he may have and reject nothing to which he is naturally drawn,” Freud wrote in his autobiography. Characterized by harsh color contrasts and attention to unattractive detail, Freud redefines the typical portrait, favoring reality over staged work. Thirty-five years later, Freud’s unconventional method could be more relevant than ever. Portrait savant Lucian Freud took a completely different route in 1985-and his entire career-with his piece, Reflection (Self-Portrait). Each portrait casts the man in his best light. They highlight each man’s character and passion through facial expressions and still-life objects. Down the hall from our beloved sweater hang eight flattering portraits of Haverford’s preceding headmasters to Dr. Cox’s content grin and professional poise. Dixon’s luscious hair and relaxed shoulders. Parker’s crossed legs and unblemished skin. If your getting heat build up from reflection, pat yourself on the back.Lucian Freud’s Reflection (Self-Portrait) – Gandalf’s Gallery via Flickr ![]() I'm sure if we do the math its worth exploring the cost of adding a cooling solution. We toss it in the trash ,by painting the walls white,lol (sorry couldn't resist) Your getting the benefit of all that lost light being captured and returned to you ( yes that means heat) What does that work out to be a FREE 1000 Watt GROW LIGHT (?) So what do we do? The less efficient your grow room is the cooler the temps and smaller the plants. (yes that can be a problem) But it can also be like having an extra grow light. The more efficient your energy return the higher your temperatures. ![]() ![]() Its like leaving a window open when you heat your home in the winter. The reason its cooler when your using "WHITE PAINT" is because instead of reflecting back all the lost light its being drawn off into the walls and lost.
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