Rolf Harris has unveiled his portrait of the Queen

Television artist Rolf Harris has unveiled his portrait of the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

"impressionistic" image

The portrait was commissioned to mark the Queen's 80th birthday next year.

"Rolf Harris wanted to capture the lady as she is with all her humour and reality"


I think he has captured the Queen, down to a Fine Art!


What do you think of Rolfs new painting?

that is well awsome wish i could draw that good

I totally agree with you. I had the pleasure of meeting Rolf at the Royal College of Art and doing some work with him. Not only is he a superb and lively artist, he is also a Great Person to get along with.

I think Rolf Harris is amazing and so talented! I have always been inspired by his work.

Did he use water paints while playing the floppy board?

Rolfy is truly a talented artist.

I bet the b**** hates it

I am fascinated at how when the Royals turn up at Australia, who turns up? Really!

Yet the American's are mad for them. Got me buggered!!!

I agree i dont know what the big hype is over the royal family as in my oppinion, they are the richest unemployed people in Gt Britain!

Heres a close up of her face



The story of the painting will be shown in a BBC documentary on New Year's Day.

when you see how he was painting her, its pretty good, lol. It is good to see the queen with a smile, I mean, most portraits depict the queen with no expression.

Her eyes look angry but a nice cheesy smile? huh? lol

Good on you Rolf. I'm an Australian, and I am an Australian republic supporter,
which would see the Queen not the head of state at some future point. Having
said that Her Majesty is the head of state now. Plenty of republicans who want
the change also respect Her Majesty.

I like the portrait..... After hundreds of stiff official protraits, I think Rolf was an
excellent choice to paint this one, and I think he did an excellent job.

Yeah I do like the portrated and think that he has captured the queen it looks quite real/life like you know not some doll out of a magazine.It's fantastic and he should keep it up.
8)

what?? Nah this is one butt ugly pic.and yeah I reckon the queen hates it too! Its even made the queen look uglier! Don?t go showing any kids that one!

i think maybe he should go back to playing the cardboard
lol, im joking...its a good painting, he gave her some personality in my opinion

Wow, he's a really good artist, that's a beautiful painting