Candle Hat by Billy Collins

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Candle Hat

In most self-portraits it is the face that dominates:
Cezanne is a pair of eyes swimming in brushst .........
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Billy Collins

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Tired of Being Exploited (5/25/2007 12:48:00 PM)
This is such a brilliant piece of perception, Collins captures the majick playfulnes of Goya's self-portrait with the same sense of mirth that is held by Goya on his own face. Time for some studying and imitation...

T F Rice (7/31/2006 7:46:00 PM)
This is my new favorite poem by Billy Collins! I had not read this one before this moment but I will read it again and again. The overlooked idea of Chiaroscuro in art is beautiful and can be quite breathtaking. Somehow, by humble poem, Mr. Collins has done the same, transporting us all through time. Painting with words... amazing... thank you... T F Rice