Anh Do insists he paints the celebrity portraits on Brush With Fame himself – as it appears he has “help” from Archibald’s 13-time finalist
Anh Do has confirmed that he paints the stunning celebrity portraits seen in his interview series, Anh’s Brush with Fame.
Responding to questions from the Sydney Morning Herald on Friday, the comedian-turned-award-winning artist confirmed: “It’s all my own work.”
He went on to reveal that he was preparing “studies” before the interview, which are created from carefully studied photos of his subjects.
His! Anh Do (pictured) has confirmed that he paints the stunning celebrity portraits seen in his interview series, Anh’s Brush with Fame. Responding to questions from the Sydney Morning Herald on Friday, the comedian-turned-award-winning artist confirmed: “It’s all my own work.”
These studies can be used for final work when he has a “day off” and does not complete a suitable job during the interview period.
The 44-year-old, however, has “help” from his teacher, New Zealand artist Paul Ryan, who is an accomplished portrait painter and 13-time Archibald finalist.
Paul confirmed to the Sydney Morning Herald that he was attending the early stages of the creation of the work.
Ready in advance: He went on to reveal that he is preparing for “studies” before the interview, which are created from carefully studied photos of his subjects. Pictured with Marcia Hines
Teacher: The 44-year-old does however have “help” from his teacher, New Zealand-born artist Paul Ryan (pictured), who is an accomplished portrait painter and 13-time Archibald finalist. Paul confirmed that he was witnessing the early stages of the work being created
“Yes, that’s true, but Anh is a little reluctant to reveal how this is all going, he doesn’t like me talking about it,” Paul told the newspaper.
“And he turned me down when I asked for credit from a consultant on the show, even though every other bugger involved has one,” he added.
The post says Anh “downplayed” Paul’s contribution and says he is simply seeking “advice” from his fellow artist.
“I think he takes a little too much credit,” Anh said.
Assisted: “Yeah, that’s right, but Anh is a little reluctant to reveal how this is all going, he doesn’t like me talking about it,” Paul told the newspaper. Anh is pictured with Tara Moss
Talent: The post says Anh “downplayed” Paul’s contribution and says he’s just seeking “advice” from his fellow artist. “I think he takes a little too much credit,” Anh said. In the photo, Guy Sebastian’s portrait of Anh
Anh has painted a bevy of celebrities – this season he’s interviewed model Tara Moss, singer Guy Sebastian, TV vet Doctor Harry Cooper and singer Marcia Hines, among others.
As the celebrities sit down for an in-depth and moving conversation with the comedian, he creates a portrait of them, which they then take home.
Anh admitted that the work is not always completed in the time needed to complete the interview and sometimes changes afterwards.
Amazing: Anh has painted a bevy of celebrities – this season he’s interviewed model Tara Moss, singer Guy Sebastian, TV vet Doctor Harry Cooper (left) and singer Marcia Hines, among others .
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