1. Chuck Close Painter and Photographer
By: Jonah Gonzalez-Martinez

2. Charles “Chuck” Close Born July 5, 1940 Born in Monroe, Washington
Currently 76 years old
Divorced to Leslie Rose
Now married to Sienna Shields

3. Originally named Charles Thomas Close
Adopted name “Chuck Close” due to mistake in interview in 1970
Bachelor of Arts – University of Washington
Master of Fine Arts – Yale University

4. Many works in both black and white and colour
Has Dyslexia
Many works in both black and white and colour
Inspired the creation of the ink jet printer
Mark
Chuck Close
Acrylic on Gessoed Canvas

5. “The Event” Severely paralyzed in December 1988
Originally paralyzed from head down
Took physical therapy and recovered control over upper body
Continued to paint afterward

6. Art Approach Photorealist
Uses many mediums such as Acrylic, Watercolour, Oil, Ink and Pencil etc.

7. Also does photography
Mainly creates portraits of people
Appears to mostly use oil on canvas in more recent pieces

8. Alex II
Alex II Chuck Close 1989 Oil on Canvas

9. Was created during rehabilitation
Is much smaller than most other pieces
No loss in technique
Carries the meaning of sadness
Alex II
Chuck Close
1989
Oil on Canvas

10. Was based on a polaroid photo of Alex Katz
Uses a more dynamic colour range
Almost reflects Close’s emotions during the time

11. Close’s Other Works Bill Chuck Close 1996 Polaroid Photograph
Self-Portrait/Watercolor
Chuck Close
Watercolour on Paper on Canvas
Self-Portrait/Color
Chuck Close
2007
Jacquard Tapestry

12. Citations (Information and Pictures)
"Chuck Close." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close Biography, Art, and Analysis of Works." The Art Story. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Alex II, 1989." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Self-Portrait/Watercolor, " Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Bill, 1996." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept < "Chuck Close | Self-Portrait/Color, 2007." Chuck Close. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept <

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