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Do you like the new portrait of the princess of Wales?

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Urmstongran Wed 22-May-24 15:04:36

On the front of Tatler today?
I don’t!
It’s flat, looks nothing like her and look amateurish. I've seen better portraits in my local church hall fetes. Yes, I understand that good drawing is considered naff, but that portrait is simply clumsy.

Ms Uzor the artist, who was chosen to paint the Princess of Wales, had just three weeks to complete the commission for Tatler. It wasn’t a commission by the RF.

She told the magazine that she was “unfazed”, adding: “Once I start painting, it will only take me two or three days.”

Oh dear. It shows in my opinion.

What do you think?

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 23-May-24 10:15:07

The doctors say she isn’t ready to return to work yet. I do find that a little worrying given that the King has resumed public duties.

henetha Thu 23-May-24 10:15:16

Thanks *Sparklefizz". I'm a bit out of touch. I do hope it won't be long before she's properly well.

henetha Thu 23-May-24 10:16:35

I thought that too, GSM.

Sparklefizz Thu 23-May-24 10:18:51

She may have lost her beautiful hair due to having chemo and just not feel able to face the public and be photographed from every angle.

Anniebach Thu 23-May-24 10:29:08

Think what was said when it was announced she had surgery and would not return to public duties until after Easter.

She was too thin. Her husband was having an affair. She was having plastic surgery. We have a right to know what surgery.

henetha Thu 23-May-24 10:30:24

Do we know for sure that William was having an affair?
I do hope not, Anniebach

Callistemon21 Thu 23-May-24 10:39:36

henetha

Do we know for sure that William was having an affair?
I do hope not, Anniebach

No, it was a story made up by Giles Coren.

Glorianny Thu 23-May-24 10:44:00

Callistemon21

henetha

Do we know for sure that William was having an affair?
I do hope not, Anniebach

No, it was a story made up by Giles Coren.

Well that's what Coren claimed.

Glorianny Thu 23-May-24 10:45:19

The artist is a talented painter. Here's a link to her work.https://hannahuzor.com/ Her sketch book items show she can really draw

Glorianny Thu 23-May-24 10:45:42

Woops
hannahuzor.com/

Callistemon21 Thu 23-May-24 10:48:05

As the Princess of Wales has still not returned to public duties, presumably because she's not fit enough, would it be kind to refrain from all this spurious gossip and stick to comments about the amateurish painting?

Actually, having gone to an art group for years, I know plenty of amateurs who would have made a far better job of this than Ms Uzor.

I presume she got paid for it 😂

Callistemon21 Thu 23-May-24 10:48:41

Glorianny

The artist is a talented painter. Here's a link to her work.https://hannahuzor.com/ Her sketch book items show she can really draw

Everyone has an off day I suppose!

Nightsky2 Thu 23-May-24 11:11:31

biglouis

I am still undecided about the very RED portrait of the king. However it does show his character and spirit. This looks to me like the kind of thing I would expect to see on the cover of a Mills and Boon or Barbara Cartland novel about a generic "princess". Just a figurine with a sash and tiara. It says nothing about the personality of the individual.

and a ring!

Mollygo Thu 23-May-24 11:31:01

Callistemon21

Glorianny
“The artist is a talented painter. Here's a link to her work.https://hannahuzor.com/ Her sketch book items show she can really draw.”

Everyone has an off day I suppose!
Shame her off day is so public. It wouldn’t boost her sales, if that’s the best she can do.

winterwhite Thu 23-May-24 11:39:13

Looks like Cruella de Vil

Glorianny Thu 23-May-24 12:13:08

This is on show at Osborne House. It's an amazing portrait but it is of someone who is dead and there are only a few images of.

Callistemon21 Thu 23-May-24 12:17:34

Everyone has an off day I suppose!

Ziplok Thu 23-May-24 12:59:16

I imagine that Catherine has had to have quite intensive chemo, spaced out over the last few months (This is what my BiL is having). She will, no doubt, be suffering side effects, possibly hair loss (though not necessarily), tiredness and her immune system will be compromised. She can’t, therefore, be expected to resume royal duties until her treatment is concluded and her health improved. There’s little point comparing her with King Charles and his treatment. Individuals differ, treatment differs.

OurKid1 Thu 23-May-24 13:09:35

Teacher to year 7 pupils - "today children, you are going to copy a portrait of the Princess of Wales." This is the result.

Calipso Thu 23-May-24 13:26:14

There’s little point comparing her with King Charles and his treatment. Individuals differ, treatment differs

Correct Ziplok
There are many forms of chemotherapy as there are many forms of cancer. Some need only tablets which cause little in the way of side effects. Some, like my daughter, need aggressive treatment from which it takes a very long time to recover. She is only just beginning a very gentle phased return to work.

Patsy70 Thu 23-May-24 14:29:50

It is appalling, and very insulting to the beautiful Princess of Wales. Miss Uzor should be taken to the Tower! Let’s hope it’s given Catherine a good laugh.

Norah Thu 23-May-24 15:55:07

The portrait is not like press pictures posted of Catherine.

M0nica Thu 23-May-24 16:58:14

Glorianny

The artist is a talented painter. Here's a link to her work.https://hannahuzor.com/ Her sketch book items show she can really draw

It doesn't follow that all her work is of the highest standard. Look at any artists work, whether they are painters, sculptures, poets or writers, or any other form of creative. Some of their work will be superb, some of it mediocre and some of it just bad.

This is one of this artist's Grade E works.

Astitchintime Thu 23-May-24 17:00:21

It looks like a very cheap 'painting-by-numbers' creation and I do wonder the painter actually attended art school.

Norah Thu 23-May-24 17:24:12

Anniebach

Think what was said when it was announced she had surgery and would not return to public duties until after Easter.

She was too thin. Her husband was having an affair. She was having plastic surgery. We have a right to know what surgery.

This portrait, which is not the best depiction, adds to all the questions. I'd assume she prefers staying at home to returning to public scrutiny.