The reason you probably can’t believe it’s acrylic on canvas is because that’s only part of the story.

Chuck Close achieved these photorealistic paintings (10ft tall) at this period in his life using airbrushing and the grid system.

It’s indeed Acrylic, but that’s not the whole story. (Funfact: It’s said that he only used one tube of mars black heavily diluted paint for each)

For more take a look at our interview:

http://urban-muse.com/blog/Chuck-Close-Exclusive-Interview/

jacobpatterson:

frankiewaite-:

Self Portrait 1967/68
Chuck Close
acrylic on canvas

I almost can’t believe that’s acrylic on canvas…