Neon Girl with a Pearl Earring Painting by Borbay ala Vermeer
Up next in my Re-Mastered series — ‘Neon Girl with a Pearl Earring’, modeled after Vermeer’s 1665 masterpiece. Following Neon Guernica, I was considering ‘Starry Night’ — but our November trip to Europe inspired a new direction.
The original work, which hangs in the Mauritshuis Museum, measures a modest 15″X17.5″. As with the ‘Mona Lisa‘ — many are surprised to discover the diminutive scale of these monumental works. When approaching Girl with a Pearl as a neon, I decided to lean into the chiaroscuro and only light the highlights — which marks something of a departure.
Paintings, like careers, originate from humble beginnings. When asked about my process, I say, “I deconstruct, and reconstruct.” This early phase is a perfect example. One thing you might notice when comparing my piece to the original — I cropped quite a bit of negative space to the viewers left.
Whenever I get the blues, I paint them. Kidding. Over the years, I’ve allowed myself the indulgence of blocking out sections with moderate detail. It establishes the vibe, and inspires the brush to keep moving.
And with the final details in place — my first canvas of 2024 has been completed. As with the other works in this series… it’s easy to see why these gems have been elevated in the pantheon of human creation. There is a timelessness about each of them, and I’m delighted for this new, educational time in my career. And now… to decide on the next work in the series…
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