All in all, a litle schmaltz, esp classical schmaltz
is something the world could use more of.
Good idea for a portrait... the face seems fleshier/fuller
here than he appears in videos....
Anonymous Guest
24 Jan 2008
fantastic man Rieu with his fabulous violin!
Incredible perfect painting Annette.
WOW! Annette, I play the violin and this painting has captured EVERYTHING! I can feel him playing! If you ever need pics of a violin, let me know, I will email you some of mine!
This is a wonderful portrait; you have captured in the painting of his eyes, his love of the music that he plays and I like the way that you've made the bow etcetera 'move'. :)
Gwen.
Artist Reply: thanks so much Gwen for your fine words!! much appreciated!
I'm listening to Bruch violin concerto on the radio and watching your wonderful portrait of Andre Rieu, and it looks as if he's actually playing... Great work, Annette!
Artist Reply: thanks dear Lili for your very nice comment! X
This is a wonderful work, full of feeling and vitality. We feel your admiration for this man who brings art to the people. What a lovely tribute to a man of the arts.
Great work, love this portrait- you really captured him so well! Also, I love the palette you used here- his face is sensitively rendered & enhanced by the surrounding rich blues.
I also play this instrument and also the cornet and trumpet ----- the hand here is wonderful I have always strugled with portraits but this is fantastic acrylic work
77 Comments
Emilia Misiura 07 Dec 2015
What a wonderful painting and likenessdusuna kevana 10 Mar 2012
Fantastic work! very beautiful!Sharon Lee 09 Jan 2011
Your portraits (and your other work) are just amazing! I love this one!Craig Cantrell 17 Dec 2010
fantastic great use of colors!!Jose Velasquez 10 Jul 2010
Great!!! it has movement and life. Thanks for the kind comments too.Wendy Law 28 Jun 2010
great painting Annette - love the detailMaria Anna Machado 28 Jun 2010
beautiful work...CJ Rider 13 May 2010
Love the color, contrast and movement in this portrait - well done.stephen smith 30 Dec 2009
nicely done. you really captured a likeness.Sigridur Bachmann 21 Sep 2009
JUST REMARKABLE ! Magnificent portrait ! So CaptivatingAnonymous Guest 24 Dec 2008
wow wow wow wow it's him Annett! Perfect painting!!!!!!Wanda Howe 19 Nov 2008
Fantastic, Annette! You've got a great portfolio and I take time to pore over it regularly :)BILL NAGY 18 Sep 2008
This is really great, Annette. The expression on his face is fabulous. You can see that he is enjoying what he is doing. BILLNicolau Campos 10 Aug 2008
wonderful portrait.kathryn semolic 07 Jul 2008
I love this piece. He seems like a very playful person. I'm going to check out his music now.Lisa Bell 06 Jul 2008
Excellent painting. I love the expression!Fiona Robinson 24 May 2008
captured beautifully, recognised him straight away as he has just visited Australia and was on the news!Marika Antal 16 May 2008
mmmm mmmmm !! good art,i like it!!!Irmina Santaika 07 May 2008
Wonderful Work and excellent coloriteGino Paull 06 May 2008
That is so good. I love his eyes.Lea Wiggins 02 May 2008
This is wonderful! My mom and brother got to see him in a concert.alessandro alex 28 Feb 2008
beautiful composition and styleFrank Maguire 21 Feb 2008
Although I dont really take to Rieu because he is too flashy, I think. Never the less, this is a wonderful catch, you have caught his essence,sidney orr 25 Jan 2008
All in all, a litle schmaltz, esp classical schmaltz is something the world could use more of. Good idea for a portrait... the face seems fleshier/fuller here than he appears in videos....Anonymous Guest 24 Jan 2008
fantastic man Rieu with his fabulous violin! Incredible perfect painting Annette.Olga Zverlina 22 Jan 2008
Vaticinal portrait! I hear music...Federica Bentivoglio 17 Dec 2007
Awesome!! You was able to capture a vibrant moment... wonderful portrait!!!John Graham Inkson 02 Dec 2007
Good movementjudit dora 27 Nov 2007
I love this guy, his music. Greatly done. JuditConstance Peck 21 Nov 2007
Outstanding!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 19 Nov 2007
Brilliant Fantastic Brushwork!!!Just STUNNING Art,Annette!!!I can almost hear the beautiful music from the Violin!!!Great Fine Art!!!:)Anonymous Guest 18 Nov 2007
fantastic , yes it is!Nancy Careau 03 Oct 2007
Excellent detailMalou Pombo 03 Oct 2007
Fantastic work , Annette!! I really love it !!virginia mcgowan 03 Oct 2007
YES --excellent! I can hear the music--Arturk 01 Oct 2007
Good work...well done!Julie Mayser 14 Sep 2007
Superb !daniel morgenstern 05 Sep 2007
Wow - i love it!Dawson James 04 Sep 2007
This piece just leeps off the canvas at you. You can feel the emotions of the player. great workJamie Hansson 27 Aug 2007
WOW! Annette, I play the violin and this painting has captured EVERYTHING! I can feel him playing! If you ever need pics of a violin, let me know, I will email you some of mine!Irene Nowicki 21 Aug 2007
musical images really knock me out.....my hubs plays sax-clarinet. Thank you for doing this portrait.Gwen Lewis 21 Aug 2007
This is a wonderful portrait; you have captured in the painting of his eyes, his love of the music that he plays and I like the way that you've made the bow etcetera 'move'. :) Gwen.Lili Segal 13 Aug 2007
I'm listening to Bruch violin concerto on the radio and watching your wonderful portrait of Andre Rieu, and it looks as if he's actually playing... Great work, Annette!Debbie Battrick 09 Aug 2007
ANOTHER GREAT WORKJerie kunitsky 10 Jul 2007
He is wonderful and he would be so thrilled to see this incredible work.Ann Fawssett-Atkin 09 Jul 2007
ExcellentAnonymous Guest 13 Jun 2007
Magical touch Annette.Tom Berry 12 Jun 2007
Very impressive. I love how you focus on the right elements.David Holcombe 11 Jun 2007
This is a wonderful work, full of feeling and vitality. We feel your admiration for this man who brings art to the people. What a lovely tribute to a man of the arts.carrie holst 11 Jun 2007
such dramaCurtis Fleming 10 Jun 2007
Fantastic portrait painting! fine work! well done AnnetteGerald Van Scyoc 09 Jun 2007
Top-notch! More a picture of the joy of music itself than of a single musician. Your work really knocks me out, Anette.josef balek 06 Jun 2007
Hi Annette! Magic paintings, super! Pepinosurabhi singh 06 Jun 2007
Fully in tune...!!Kathryn Arruda 22 May 2007
Great work, love this portrait- you really captured him so well! Also, I love the palette you used here- his face is sensitively rendered & enhanced by the surrounding rich blues.Michael Kennedy 22 May 2007
I also play this instrument and also the cornet and trumpet ----- the hand here is wonderful I have always strugled with portraits but this is fantastic acrylic workCarrie Ann Watson 03 May 2007
Amazing details on the violin! Gorgeous work! :)cynthia berridge 28 Apr 2007
stunning art workMarilyn Comparetto 26 Apr 2007
I like this portrait ............well done!DeShawn Robinson 21 Apr 2007
Intense passion, beautiful blues!:)K L Marsala 19 Apr 2007
such passion! wow!Ka Fai M 15 Apr 2007
I got Andre Rieu's Live in Maastricht (DVD). That's why I knew who he is. He is a tall & funny guy. "What you painted is what he is " ! Good!Hassan Pasha 11 Apr 2007
spectacular ... simply outstanding work .. excellent work on his clothes ... *Beautiful*Aris Stathakis 10 Apr 2007
another stunning piece, excellent!Jerry 30 Mar 2007
Very delightful or lovely portrait!helen tyralik 30 Mar 2007
lovely workHanna Stawska 30 Mar 2007
Excellent work, Superb!Karen Cash 30 Mar 2007
Wonderful!! great movement and dramaEmily Reed 29 Mar 2007
Awesome portrait! Great work!linda duffy 29 Mar 2007
VERY BEAUTIFUL PIECE ANNETTE VERY NICELY DONE XXXXXXXXXBySilent 29 Mar 2007
Beautirul painting... very well doneOlga van Dijk 29 Mar 2007
Looks good... Wat een geweldig kunstenaar is hij tyrouwens he?==cathy sharpe 29 Mar 2007
Awesome, this is talented work Annette, the poised hand, facial expressions, the moovement in his hair,all just Brill!bianca 29 Mar 2007
what a great expression on his face...awsome artMartha Miller 29 Mar 2007
Wonderful Painting........Very well doneIzabella Pavlushko 29 Mar 2007
Excellent work, Annette, i really love it ! *** IzabellaLynn De Serres 29 Mar 2007
Truly magnificent artwork. Splendid composdition and style.