Thanks Misha for posting more another work by Anschutz, I still haven't looked him up, no time! I like the idea of sometimes having the underpaintg show through and have done it on occasion, when it added a special effect.
I admire those artists (old or new) most and consider them a true artist, whose entire body of work shows growth and a collective understanding of great drawing skills and an acquired handle on technique (paint application, color knowledge, brush handling, composition/design).
These are attributes gained through study and careful observation and a true love for what one does. The paintings produced by such artists have a quality on to themselves that are capable to attract attention and withstand the judgment of time.
If such an artist is able to push further with innovations that make the work ahead of it's time, than I call him/her a true master.
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