Critics Praise Rolf Harris Prints

Rolf Harris' artwork may not be to everyone's taste but some critics have openly praised the Australian's artistic abilities.

The Independent reported that while some people may baulk at the six figure sums that art enthusiasts spend on Rolf Harris prints, the eighty-year-old entertainer still has plenty of fans from within the art world.

Jody Craddock, an aspiring artist and captain of Wolverhampton Wanderers premier league football team, told the newspaper that Rolf deserves more credit as he makes painting fantastic portraits look easy.

He told the publication: "He paints what he wants to paint and it appeals to people like myself. I think he has a core style that has remained similar over the years, but he can adapt, which is why he has done so well."

John Huddy, the managing partner at London gallery The Illustration Cupboard, said that he was a fan of the octogenarian and he was looking forward to viewing Rolf Harris prints at the artist's national tour.

Mr Huddy went onto say that the some members of the art establishment may not like Rolf Harris' paintings but they have mass appeal due to their attractive nature.

He told the newspaper: "It's that old adage that is the same with everything in the art world: beauty is in the eye of the beholder and your own opinion is as valid as everybody else's. If it brings pleasure to millions, there's a lot to be said for that."

J J Charlesworth, associate editor of 'Art Review', said that Rolf Harris prints were popular with the British public because they were pleasing to the eye.

He told the Independent: "[He is popular with the public because] he's a celebrity, his work is pleasingly figurative and has an impressionist twist to it. He does landscapes and pictures of animals and self-portraits."

Rolf Harris thrilled the crowds at this year's Glastonbury festival with an eclectic set which included hits from his long and varied career in the music industry.

Thousands of fans were treated to Harris' cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway To Heaven' alongside his classic songs 'Two Little Boys', 'Sun Arise' and 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport'.

Rapper BB Manik was on hand to accompany Rolf onstage while the artist entertained the audience with light-hearted anecdotes about his homeland during the performance.

Harris revealed to AngryApe.com that dance heavyweights The Chemical Brothers and British rap star Dizzee Rascal have expressed an interest in collaborating with him.


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