A Colourful Day: Gene Ruffini

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Gene Ruffini

In this movie Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)-Gene's monologue is sputtered in Tourette syndrome staccato.

In any case words are unnecessary for this hambone.

As ever Gene's mug is a panic, his intimidating presence, chilling.

Oil 18 x 24

3 comments:

Unknown said...: These are all so great Neil!; June 15, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Anonymous said...: You truly captured the essence of his character. Beautifully done! Is this for sale ?; July 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Anonymous said...: Thanks for asking, no not for sale, it now hangs in a lawyers office, as a gentle persuasion LOL; July 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM

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I had a good run in the fashion business where Creativity is survival.

When I was flush and could, I sold out to pursue the calling and have been painting daily since

Before that I actually earned a living (thank G-d) raised two well-adjusted children and had a decent social life.

My goal is to paint colourful paintings that have meaning to me, that make me laugh and cry (well mostly laugh). I avoid angst but if it does creep in, it's genuinely exploitive. I live with my wife and my dog - Miss Zoe Waggles - and both still love me.

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My format is oils and pastels. I paint from real life, sketches, and photos. I love to watch classic movies and take inspiration from the actors and actresses, from stars to cameo players and especially extras.