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Richard Gerstl: Artist Deep-Dive

Studying Gerstl's work allows students to explore the use of bold colors and distorted forms to convey intense emotions. Students can also learn about the tragic life of the artist and how it influenced his art.

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Richard Gerstl: Artist Deep-Dive

Accurate proportions of the figure and chair.

Expressive brushstrokes

Expressive brushwork

Accurate proportions of the figure.

Accurate proportions of the face

Capturing the likeness of the figure

Capturing the likeness of the figure

Capturing the essence of the landscape with expressive brushwork.

Accurate proportions and likeness.

The direction and density of the brushstrokes.