the Amor is much much nicer than Smart's streetscapes. And it works as a portrait, too

Laura,
I agree with you.

i dont like it, actuall im discusted. really its pathetic.when i first seen this filthy picture i spewed on my kid and he screamed

i dont get it

my cat could have done better. ur all gay.

Jamie, Tansaw and Shirly,
me thinks that you all need to see good doctor to get some help.

what is with the pathetic comments above. honestly. Jamie, you need to get a life, ie: 'i spewed on my kid and he screamed.' from that comment you dont sound responsible enough for a kid. grow up

i think its really goood, everyones intitled to there own oppinion, but id really like to see jamie, tansaw and shirly should really try and express thier dislike for the painting in a respectable way ........... as they could not do it themselves, so obviously they ar jelous!!!!!! well thats my oppinion anyway!

I think u guys need to take english classes.... LEARN TO TYPE... a-holes. u all smell bad and need to take a shower with body soap. Im in art class... we r s'posed to b doing stuff hehehe but u still smell :| really bad :|

luv rafu shimpo
p.s. the picture is..........good........little bit on the scary side.....but good.......may have nightmares.......but good..... what am i saying... i dont like it im just trying to b nice... IT SCARES ME!!! mwahahaha *poof*

i think this is a interesting painting to see john olsen expressing himself in such a way i find so interesting it is not just any normal self-portrait and that is what i like. Expressionism is such an important concept in art, and this is portrayed through Olsens artwork i love it.

I think they are interesting and even if they are not the best they would have been extrememly hard to do and im saying that because i can tell because they are really good. However they definitely could have added more effect and made it more real. I love them though, i absoloutley love them.!!!!!!

the paintings are an interesting portrayal of ones own life with both realistic and unrealistic figures

i think it is disgusting and i am only 12 i liked the ballerina one and the gretel killeen i was amazed at how ugly she really is!

Art is something to express your inner thoughts and feelings. If the immature people want to write, stupid comments find your-self better things to do. You weren't meant for the Art world practice if you can not appreciate other peoples work. I think the painting is great the use of an absurd topic really makes you look and think about it to depth. The color scheme is great and brings the painting all together the techniques that John Olsen has used are very creative. Well done on the win!!!!

Its a case of thinking outside the square... just because you dont understand something, doesnt mean it isnt brilliant. Take a step back, appreciate the piece and know that it was created by a true artist with a true artists mind.
I like it.

Huh? what is the point of the picture there are much better ones like eric smiths and cherry hood who deserved to win again rather than that crap!

Your comments made me laugh, very amusing. Anyway i dont particularily like jonh olsen's painting, i think there were alot better paintings, but i can see why he won.