Amazing paintings

[Aeson]

Teen art prodigy Makenzy Beard unveils stunning new painting - of herself

The young Welsh artist who has taken the art world by storm has revealed her latest painting – a self-portrait. Titled ‘self-RED’ it features art prodigy Makenzy Beard wearing her red coat, evidently one of her favourite items of clothing. It’s the latest in a series of paintings that have left...

nation.cymru

I wanted to share this link. Makenzy Beard is a 15 year old artist. She's very talented.

 

[Mad_Jack]

Damn... She really is good.

 

[aco175]

Certainly has a talent. Hard to paint wrinkles like in the old seadogs.

 

[Aeson]

It's the detail on the red coat. You see the depth and reflection of light.

 

[J.Quondam]

It's the detail on the red coat. You see the depth and reflection of light.

Yeah... They're practically photographic in detail, but as if a "painting" filter was applied in photoshop. Just amazing.
And apparently she just took up painting a year or two ago because she was stuck in isolation for the pandemic. Heh, I could barely be bothered to brush my teeth when everything closed down, much less discover a genius-level artistic talent.

Makes me wonder how many virtuosos of any sort have existed throughout history, but were never discovered - by others, or even by themselves - just for lack of leisure time or public visibility.