Painter and his model 1963

Pablo Picasso made this painting of a painter and his model, in oil on canvas. The colours are giving me a kind of earthy feel, with greens, browns, and yellows, like looking at a landscape through sunglasses. I love how the paint is laid on so thickly, you can practically feel the brushstrokes. Look at the way Picasso builds up the forms with these layers of paint, creating a real sense of depth and texture. He wasn't trying to hide the process; he was embracing it. I'm drawn to the way he renders the artist's face, especially that thick impasto of greens and whites in the beard. It's almost sculptural, like Picasso is carving out the form with paint. For me, this piece has echoes of Matisse, in the bold use of colour and simplified forms. But Picasso brings his own chaotic energy. Ultimately, this painting reminds us that art is always a conversation.