Klimt vs. Schiele

I think it's really interesting to see where people get their influences. Jason mentioned Schiele at the beginning of the year, and (one of) my favorite artists is Klimt. Looking at the works, parts of Schiele's look like Klimts. This, however, isn't a coincidence. After following up on this observation, I discovered that Schiele was inspired by Klimt and they knew each other. Here are some picture comparisons:

this is Klimt.

Now here is Schiele:

Obviously, they are different. But look at the similarities:

-Line in many cases defines the form

-The color is brought in, but it's nearly just a wash, with the line distinguishing volume more than modeling.

-They both play with skin tones

-Both use pattern

Klimt just seems more refined. So anyways, I like them both. And I find them both fascinating.. Also, check out some of the sketches Klimt did:

some are quick (notice how he, like Degas does the thing where if it's wrong, he doesn't erase he just continues, like with the male's hand)

and others are much, much, much more detailed:

as this is nearly photographic in the face. This is also similar to the style of Ingres, as the detail is definitely in the face and not the clothing. Very precise.

Personally I like his quicker things more. But maybe that's because they seem a little more stylized, and I tend to lean towards loving stylized people.