Dench Sequence
As some of you have asked, here is a sequence of images showing how ‘Grande Dame‘ was painted.
As ever, acrylics on canvas, this one 5 foot x 5 foot:
As some of you have asked, here is a sequence of images showing how ‘Grande Dame‘ was painted.
As ever, acrylics on canvas, this one 5 foot x 5 foot:
I would love to see a TV series with you going to various celebrities, or inspiring people, chat to them, do a couple of tricks with them and paint a small portrait of them. It could show you doing sketches when you are with the subject and then show the main painting process at your home or on a set in a tv studio.
Rolf Harris did something like this a few years ago and it was great to watch.
A truly outstanding work of art. So fascinating to see how it was done. Thanks so much for sharing that with us. 😀
Great series of pictures Derren. I do like your painting.
WOW!! The fantastic Mr Brown, Genius!!
Totally amazing!!!
very very nice!
everything I can do you can do better… gah!
I see very little difference between the second and third pictures.
The clock at the side of the painting intrigued me, and got me wondering how long the portrait took from start to finish.
This is beyond amazing, I neaver realised how many stages were involved!
I guess this is artistic, but I have seen Judi Dench in person, and she looks so much better than this. She doesn’t wear black eyebrow pencil, and even in daylight she isn’t this wrinkled. I think it’s more of a Judi Dench nightmare version.
Seeing the painting from start to finish is really inspiring.
These photos have just taught me more about how to paint that my BA Fine Art course ever will!
I love how much expression and personality you put in the paintings.
I tend to agree with Connie. As a Judi Dench fan who sees her as much as humanly possible in every possible venue and light, I have never seen her look this old and wrinkled. Her eyebrows are never black and never that arched. Her nose is NOT crooked and her eyes are much more blue. Judi Dench is a very attractive lady and not a female YODA!
Great portrait! However, haven’t you forgotten to include the mole in the middle of her forehead?!?!
Amazing!
I love the way you’ve shown it in stages. I wonder where you find all the time to do such amazing artwork in between your shows and upcoming shows. Really great!
Scott,
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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 🙂
I Want a new TV special :” Derren Brown paints”.
Bravissimo.
it makes me laugh how some people dont understand caricature.
Scarily good, love the eyes.
No way…..I can’t believe you did that. It’s awesome.
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.
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.
Absolutely incredible!!!
Your talent never ceases to amaze me! 🙂
I love your caricatures, you’re very skilled.
I always like looking at how others paint.
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.