JAY GOEDE

Jay Goede is primarily known for his acting roles, particuarly his stage roles on New York's broadway. However he also does a lot of celebrity and movie themed art work. He has made work featuring Meryl Streep, Jessica Lange and other iconic actresses. The pieces I was drawn too was his multiple Wizard of Oz drawings and paintings. His passion for acting really comes across in his art work and it's clear he's inspired by Judy Garland as he's featured many paintings of her in different movies in his portfolio.. With this painting I like that the background is out of focus, bringing the attention to her face and hair. Her wispy hair and face makes the painting seem very innocent and with a blury background and her expression, it gives the sense of confusion and loneliness. I like how his work, while it's a still from a movie, it still captures movement and emotion which is something I aim to do with my work.