Portraiture

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1st classified

Robbie
by Steve Wise


Robbie was burned in an accident in his bedroom when he was 4 years old. It resulted in burns to 95% of his body and the loss of his fingers. He has had a tough life but continues to work hard and live as normal an adult life as possible.

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African Flower
by Reiny Bourgonje


Little African girl processed in the painting of the artist Eelke Jelles Eelkema who lived from 1815-1839 in The Netherlands. The dress is made of recycled plastic.

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Vincent Van Gogh
by Filip Naudts


This portrait of Pedro Waeghe from Ghent, Belgium was commissioned by Magazine 13. It was made as a result of the worldwide search for Vincent Van Gogh's greatest lookalike. Pedro did not win the competition. He ended twelfth.

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Black Pearl
by Reiny Bourgonje


With a nod to the Old Masters, this portrait of an African girl like in the painting of Johannes Vermeer, " The girl with the pearl".

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Mod Paul and Kitty
by Sean Dufrene


This is a family portrait of Mod Paul and his wife Kitty. Mod Paul considers himself an American Dandy-surfer. Kitty is very tolerant. They have an impressive collection of mid-century modern items.

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Andrea
by Mike Brown


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Poems For Sisters
by Hardijanto Budiman


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Guardian of peace
by Laerke Johanne Gronborg


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The Cubist I
by Elena Paraskeva


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InstaReady
by Nancy Flammea


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Girl with feather
by Levente Kovacs


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The Furrier - The Viking Project
by Laerke Johanne Gronborg


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You can never have enough cake
by Nancy Flammea


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inspired by Alma Tadema
by Saskia Wagenvoort


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Patience
by Karolina Skorek


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Almost Human
by Patrizia Burra


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