Chuck Close

Chuck Close is a famous portait painter and photographer. He was born on July 5th 1940, in Monroe, Washington. He grew famous becuase of his huge paintings that were taller than himself, check out this video, he explains how he paints so reliztistic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgsFYXsdcp0.

 Chuck Close started painting in college where he created many paintings of his friends. Some people wpuld argue if he drew them or painted them because they looked so real. As you can in this painting he was very talented, he had a speacil gift that many artist wish they could have.
 Find your favorite Chuck Close painting, tell me what you see in his paintings, do you think he paints or photgraphs?