For some individual artists, talent comes naturally, and for a few of these, they constantly seek to expand their expertise further. This explains the talents of Jeff Spicer. He constantly seeks to expand his works into a more than realistic, but actually real consistency.
His attention to detail is beyond impressive. He begins each session by taking a multitude of photos, and learns his character’s skin tones, shadowing, and structure in order to create a more than real artistic rendering.
Not only does Mr. Spicer seek to give a life like image to his subject, but he expands his subject to take on a nearly 3D image in a 2 dimensional format.
Whether he uses pastels, oils, or graphite, the subject of his work becomes more than life like, they appear ready to step forward and move.
It is a rare talent that can move you to awe. Mr. Spicer indeed has that expertise.
Kathy Keeney