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All of these works have been painted from life or are from imaginative sources. Images that have found their way to me.

I have not relied upon second hand sources such as photos as I believe that drawing requires an active viewing of its subject which studying photos denies.

Figuration does not therfore, in my lexicon, imply copying. It is instead about establishing a relationship of many factors and a realisation of presence.

 
Self Portrait. 2006. Oil on Paper

 

All images are © to Andrew Baker