These Days (1958-)
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519)–Style Renaissance Portrait
Rendered with warm earthy tones and soft sfumato, this portrait pays tribute to Leonardo da Vinci’s Renaissance mastery. Meticulous detail and subtle gradations of light and shadow lend a timeless, classical feel.
Michelangelo (1475–1564)–High Renaissance Fresco Style
An homage to Michelangelo’s powerful figures and dynamic compositions, this fresco-style rendering emphasizes muscular form, dramatic perspective, and subtle chiaroscuro reminiscent of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Claude Monet (1840–1926)–Inspired Impressionist Painting
An Impressionist-leaning oil painting evoking Claude Monet’s soft, dappled brushwork. Vibrant swirls of blues and yellows form the background, while the subject’s warm tones and loose, textured strokes bring a lively, dreamlike atmosphere.
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890)–Post-Impressionist Oil Painting
Swirling, impasto brushstrokes of blues and yellows evoke van Gogh’s signature style. The dynamic sky-like background and expressive color play mirror his Post-Impressionist energy, bringing vibrancy to the portrait and its elements.
Henri Matisse (1869–1954)–Fauvist Portrait
Embracing Matisse’s Fauvist palette, this portrait uses striking, flat fields of pure color and bold outlines to simplify forms and intensify emotional impact, from the red-orange backdrop to the vivid green and blue accents.
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)–Cubist Interpretation
A Cubist reimagining in the spirit of Picasso: fragmented planes of bold color dissect the form, creating an angular, multi-faceted view of the subject, books, and computer, all flattened into geometric harmony.
Frida Kahlo (1907–1954)–Symbolic Surreal Portrait
Drawing on Frida Kahlo’s emotive symbolism, this oil painting surrounds the figure with vibrant flora, a floral crown, and surreal elements like a skull and computer, blending personal narrative with bold, saturated color.
Roberto Matta (1911–2002)–Style Surrealist Composition
This surrealist-inspired work channels Roberto Matta’s abstract vision: vibrant, curving forms in oranges, greens, and blues swirl around the subject, merging symbolic objects like books and a vintage terminal into a cosmic tapestry.
Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898–1995)–Photojournalistic Portrait
A candid, high-contrast black-and-white photograph using natural window light and unposed framing, capturing the decisive moment style of photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt.
Al Hirschfeld (1903–2003)–Style Caricature
This pen-and-ink caricature captures a middle-aged man with curly hair and a bow tie, rendered in Al Hirschfeld’s iconic flowing line work. Hidden within the curls and shirt folds are multiple instances of “NINA,” mirroring Hirschfeld’s playful signature style.
René Pepo Ríos (1911–2000)–Cartoon Portrait with Bubble
A playful comic-panel portrait inspired by René Pepo Ríos (Condorito). Bold black outlines and flat color fields capture a jovial expression.
Andy Warhol (1928–1987)–Inspired Pop Art Portrait
A pop-art nod to Andy Warhol, featuring flat, vibrant color blocks and sharp black outlines. The split-color background and simplified shapes give a bold, graphic take on the subject, books, and vintage computer.
Chuck Close (1940–2021)–Mosaic-Grid Portrait
This grid-based rendition honors Chuck Close’s mosaic approach. Tiny, varied color tiles coalesce into a detailed, hyper-realistic portrait that rewards close inspection and showcases the interplay of individual hues.