Geri deGruy's blog of art, musings, and inspiration

I am so lucky! I live near a fabulous art museum. 

Portrait of Andy Warhol by Jamie Wyeth

Another don't-miss-exhibit at the Denver Art Museum right now is a selection of more than 100 works of Andrew Wyeth and his son Jamie Wyeth, available for viewing until February 7, 2016.

Most people have seen some paintings of the famous Andrew Wyeth. But as for me, I knew nothing of Jamie Wyeth or his artwork. Father and son have different voices but share a disciplined approach to their painting. One of the cool things about this exhibit is the inclusion of studies and drafts of later completed works so some of the design process is viewable. 

Andy Warhol by Jamie Wyeth

Jamie hung out with Andy Warhol, knew him, studied him and did numerous paintings of him. Both Andrew and Jamie did intense study of their subjects, including detailed measurements of the people they painted. 

Siri by Andrew Wyeth

Here are two studies done before the completion of "Young Bull" by Andrew Wyeth.

Young Bull Study by Andrew Wyeth

Young Bull Study by Andrew Wyeth

Young Bull by Andrew Wyeth

Another study graphed out for the painting "Maga's Daughter."

Study for Maga's Daughter by Andrew Wyeth

Maga's Daughter by Andrew Wyeth

This is a painting of Jamie's dog Kleberg. Each week Jamie painted the oval around Kleberg's eye.

Kleberg by Jamie Wyeth

Portrait of Shorty by Jamie Wyeth