There’s probably never been a better time to really get to grips with Lucian Freud’s work in the flesh than now. In London there are currently a number of shows dedicated to his work, or facets of it, brought together from both museums and private collections to celebrate the centenary of his birth, thus enabling you to complete your own accurate survey of his oeuvre. Many of these exhibitions are in commercial galleries and so are free to visit.

For me he’s fascinating for his meticulous approach, in all its many ways, to making work. For example, how is a painting put together? Get up really close to one of the paintings and actually see the brushwork and how it’s been organised. Quite astonishing. 👀 This level of detail is missed through reproduction.

Above: My pen drawing of Freud’s “Double Portrait,” (1985-86, oil on canvas) and “Pregnant Girl” 1960-61.

Links to shows currently showing Lucian Freud work: @nationalgallery @freudmuseum @gardenmuseum @gagosian @ordovas @hazlitthollandhibbert