Comments on: Dench Sequence

By: haizen

haizen — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:51:11 +0000

This is indeed a striking portrait, but caricature need not be unflattering and usually isn’t unless the artist dislikes the subject. *I wonder if that’s the case here*, and I wonder why more people haven’t commented that this is a noticeably unflattering portrait of a legendary actress of vibrant nature and character. Viewers may be impressed by the way this portrait is accomplished technically, but I think they miss that it’s saying something harsh about her, and I wonder if this is deliberate or not, or whether it’s beyond the ability of the artist to portray her without such a twisted mouth, the excessively raised and exaggerated eyebrows, and the old and craggy skin. While I’m impressed with the technical expertise, I don’t get the impression he likes her. There’s no GLOW.

By: Ashleigh

Ashleigh — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:30:38 +0000

I love your caricatures, you’re very skilled.
I always like looking at how others paint.

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:44:10 +0000

Absolutely incredible!!!
Your talent never ceases to amaze me!

By: Huw Sayer

Huw Sayer — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:47:17 +0000

Brilliant; though the nagging cynic in me keeps asking: “If this is a Derren Brown painting, what is the trick?” -which detracts slightly from the pleasure of seeing the process unfold. Nevertheless, would love to watch a real time video of Derren working on this.

Shame we can’t see the clock in all the shots to get a feel for the time involved – first partial view of it seems to be about 12.40 then 1.50, then five pics from the end we see a 5.10 – then one more (4 pics from end) where no hands are visible which makes me think it must be heading towards 9.00 – so AT LEAST 9 hours to paint (assuming completed on one day) amazing talent and stamina!

Thank you.

By: EmilyT

EmilyT — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:02:23 +0000

Wonderful painting. Love how the sequence shows paint…paint…more paint… then suddenly “POP” it suddenly appears so much more “real” from just the 3D effect from shades of paint – am always amazed at the magic artists can create.

By: Angie baby

Angie baby — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:12:18 +0000

No way…..I can’t believe you did that. It’s awesome.

By: Stefan

Stefan — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:06:53 +0000

Scarily good, love the eyes.

By: Dmaco

Dmaco — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:59:30 +0000

it makes me laugh how some people dont understand caricature.

By: crayon

crayon — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:38:40 +0000

I Want a new TV special :” Derren Brown paints”.

Bravissimo.

By: eol

eol — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:56:17 +0000

That’s really inspiring, the colors, the patterns, it looks like Derren did again an impressive piece of Art based on endless researches. 5*5 is way too big for my bedroom, I’m hoping they will sell the postcard