Entry 46: Yayoi Kusama portrait - DONE

Painting this portrait became an overwhelming obsession that had to be done. Like a derailing train, the moment I saw her face and a photo of her seated I had to paint her - it couldn't be stopped. My head wouldn't let the idea go.

And now the portrait is done....or done-ish. May make a few adjustments in a couple days but for the most part - she is done and my head can rest for a while.



The great Yayoi Kusama

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayoi_Kusama

 

 

Oil on acylic and aerosol on 48" x 60" canvas. 
Photo taken in studio.



I'm really happy with her. What a total joy this has been to do.
www.yayoi-kusama.jp/e
 

Video slideshow of the construction and development of Yayoi Kusama portrait:
 

 

Painting loosely based on this wonderful photo of Kusama and her work but rooted in my understanding of her character, unrelenting work ethic and energy:

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yayoi_Kusama

Documentary trailer for
"Kusama: Princess of polka dots":

by filmmaker Heather Lenz 

www.kusamadocumentary.com/bio-heather.php
 

 

Read more about Heather and Kusama in the Atlatic:

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/05/yayoi-kusama-the-polka-dot-loving-art-legend-i-initially-mistook-for-