Image 2: Waiting for Spike, 1997, black and white charcoal
Image 3: Summer of '82, 2004, oil on linen
I like the work of Burton Silverman because it looks very raw, and realistic. I can imagine the people that he draws and paints in his portraits and I can imagine the life that he depicts. Not only are his subjects realistic, but his style is also very realistic. I especially like his drawings, in particular, Waiting for Spike, because it has an unrefined quality to it. You can tell the head of the figure was paid extra attention to and it clearly becomes the focal point of the drawing. His drawings are similar to what we do in class which is why I think he work seems so applicable and almost achievable. It is obvious that he uses a light stroke to get the proportions down which is what we try to do every class. I also like the way he combines shading with line work and blends the two styles so you don't notice a dramatic change. His drawing techniques apply to the high quality of his portrait paintings as well. Silverman's work isn't about depicting perfection, it's about capturing the figure as naturally as possible in simple strokes.
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