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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 23:07:13 GMT 1, 
Evening Ladies and Gentleman, I thought I would catch this years BP Portrait Awards, now in its twenty-eighth year of sponsorship by BP (any thoughts on BP sponsoring this event?), before it closes this week.
I've simply picked out the pieces that resonated, and spoke to me the most, and a few that I thought forum members may enjoy. I've also included the 'winning' entries.
I hope you like:
This piece reminded me of Holly Frean's work, which I adore:
This was achingly beautiful and quite haunting:
This may qualify as a few members favourite, along side Alan Coulson's 'Honest Thomas', I'm sure:
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jakebrown88
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by jakebrown88 on Aug 22, 2017 23:09:40 GMT 1, Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom?
Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom?
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k2
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by k2 on Aug 22, 2017 23:20:28 GMT 1, Thanks very much for posting these - this'll be the first time for 3 or 4 years where I won't get to see the exhibition, sadly now live too far from London to make the trip.
The painting of 'Jack' really stands out to me.
Thanks very much for posting these - this'll be the first time for 3 or 4 years where I won't get to see the exhibition, sadly now live too far from London to make the trip.
The painting of 'Jack' really stands out to me.
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 23:26:24 GMT 1, Thanks very much for posting these - this'll be the first time for 3 or 4 years where I won't get to see the exhibition, sadly now live too far from London to make the trip. The painting of 'Jack' really stands out to me.
Thanks very much for posting these - this'll be the first time for 3 or 4 years where I won't get to see the exhibition, sadly now live too far from London to make the trip. The painting of 'Jack' really stands out to me. 'Jack' was one of my favourites too, kernow. |
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by Deleted on Aug 22, 2017 23:27:36 GMT 1, Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom?
Which part of being well mannered are you struggling to 'fathom'?
Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom? Which part of being well mannered are you struggling to 'fathom'? |
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everyoneowes
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by everyoneowes on Aug 22, 2017 23:28:04 GMT 1, Top post. Reminds me to try to squeeze in a lunchtime visit!
Top post. Reminds me to try to squeeze in a lunchtime visit!
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everyoneowes
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by everyoneowes on Aug 22, 2017 23:32:18 GMT 1, Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom? Which part of being well mannered are you struggling to 'fathom'?
Picking holes & putting others down is a speciality, judging by his previous posts. Best ignored!
Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom? Which part of being well mannered are you struggling to 'fathom'? Picking holes & putting others down is a speciality, judging by his previous posts. Best ignored! |
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by Coach on Aug 23, 2017 0:06:38 GMT 1, Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom?
Definitely not. I believe many members here, myself included, have an interest in art which is beyond urban. I would hardly ever post in the artists you might not know thread if limited to urban artists.
Wrong forum mate. What part of 'urban art' are you not able to fathom? Definitely not. I believe many members here, myself included, have an interest in art which is beyond urban. I would hardly ever post in the artists you might not know thread if limited to urban artists. |
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by Coach on Aug 23, 2017 0:10:38 GMT 1, The Lucy Stopford piece is the standout one for me.
The Lucy Stopford piece is the standout one for me.
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by Deleted on Aug 23, 2017 0:29:40 GMT 1, Love the Noah Buchanan, has a real American 20th Century thing going on, aahhh have just read his biography and see he his American which makes sense 
Love the Noah Buchanan, has a real American 20th Century thing going on, aahhh have just read his biography and see he his American which makes sense |
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by John The Badgers on Aug 23, 2017 10:41:43 GMT 1, Appreciate the post, and the pictures csideguy, fascinating to see.
Appreciate the post, and the pictures csideguy, fascinating to see.
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by Deleted on Aug 23, 2017 10:45:50 GMT 1, Appreciate the post, and the pictures csideguy, fascinating to see.
Thanks John, I know its not in the usual realm of the Forum, but since when did art have boundaries? 😊
Appreciate the post, and the pictures csideguy, fascinating to see. Thanks John, I know its not in the usual realm of the Forum, but since when did art have boundaries? 😊 |
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bustart
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by bustart on Aug 23, 2017 11:19:18 GMT 1, urban art does have some boundaries... not sure if oil on canvas still fits in... anyway some great artworks. first place would not be my choice and a award from BP something i would never join... BP we care about art and give a shit about the planet...
urban art does have some boundaries... not sure if oil on canvas still fits in... anyway some great artworks. first place would not be my choice and a award from BP something i would never join... BP we care about art and give a shit about the planet...
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medichead
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BP Portrait Awards 2017, by medichead on Aug 23, 2017 19:50:09 GMT 1, This is a phenomenal exhibition and I urge anyone who is able to get down there and see it. There are portraits that even standing a foot away you will refuse to believe are oil on canvas, they are just too photorealistic. Those aren't the only noteworthy examples, as csideguy has demonstrated.
You'll also be treated to portraits by Hockney, Opie, Close etc in the same place. Not to be missed!
This is a phenomenal exhibition and I urge anyone who is able to get down there and see it. There are portraits that even standing a foot away you will refuse to believe are oil on canvas, they are just too photorealistic. Those aren't the only noteworthy examples, as csideguy has demonstrated.
You'll also be treated to portraits by Hockney, Opie, Close etc in the same place. Not to be missed!
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