August 23, 2024 - Taschen has released an absolutely epic book on one of my favorite artists. Gustav Klimt: Complete Paintings is my favorite book this year so far (and I've acquired some great books during the quarantine!). The book is printed beautifully with many large images and the cover and dust jacket are gorgeous. It isn't necessarily cheap, but for what you get, it's a bargain. I bought mine for $45 and this 9.5 lbs. lap crushing book is worth every penny. Here it is on Amazon if you are interested I love the palette used in the portrait above. The purples with the cool variegated brushwork in the skin tones is so beautiful and interesting. The shift from the peachy forehead to the pinks in the cheeks and then blue shadow under her chin are all beautifully handled.…