Inspired By Andy Butler & Chuck Close

Two artists when thinking of distorted portraits are Andy Butler and Chuck Close. each with a dramatically different style. Here I study them both, Andy Butler’s circular compositions and fragmented portraits as well as Chuck Close’s grid system and abstract colour applications. Then I compose a final portrait blending their styles together.

Facial Features Study

Andy Butler

Series: Study of Facial Features
Medium: HB pencils
~Grade 9

Chuck Close

Series: Study of Facial Features
Medium: HB pencils
~Grade 9

Scream

Medium: Acrylic Paints
Inspiration: Spanish Eyes by Andy Butler

A painting inspired by Andy Butler’s circular distorted portraits and primary colour schemes.

~Grade 9

Gaze

Medium: Charcoal and Graphite Pencils
Inspiration: Monochrome, Andy Butler
Subject: Myself

A piece inspired by Andy Butler’s unique circular compositions to build on my theme of distortion.

~Grade 9

Sister

Medium: Acrylic Paints
Size: A4
Subject: Sister @prishaa_naheta

A painting of my sister’s face done in Chuck Close’s grid style. I tried to replicate his unique and abstract method of contrasting colours and layering them.

~Grade 9

Juxtapose Andy Butler x Chuck Close

Medium: Acrylic Paint, Graphite Pencils, Charcoal
Size: A4
Grid size: 1/2 centimetre
Inspiration: Andy Butler and Chuck Close

A creative combination of both Artist styles infused into one portrait. I used Andy Butler’s circular compositions and Chuck Close’s colour schemes and grid systems to create this.

~Grade 9