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Euan Uglow

Euan Uglow, a british painter, born in 1932 and died in 2000, is mostly know for his nudes. His use of color is breathtaking. The skin tones and subtly of light and dark show his skill and set him apart. Although some of his nudes are, in my opinion, overtly sexual, I do really appreciate his attention to detail, as the proportions are amazing in his figure drawings and paintings. He would spend long periods of time on each painting, making sure every detail was to his exact standards. Another identifying aspect to his work is the use of planes. There are many geometric shapes, lines, planes, and marks in his paintings. Many of them are not taken out after the desired measurements were realized. They are probably the single most apparent technique on his drawings and paintings that make them easily recognizable as his work. They make his work almost seem sculptural to me.


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