I remember falling in love with Van Gogh's Starry Night many years ago when I first saw it in my middle school art text book. His unique impasto style brush strokes and intriguing color palette are what first caught my eye. But the artwork that stole my heart and won me over as a true Van Gogh fan is
Skull with Cigarette, 1885
If you want to gain a better understanding of Van Gogh, in a fictional but possibly very accurate way, I recommend watching episode 10 of season 5 of the Doctor Who series. In this episode, the characters travel back in time and meet Vincent Van Gogh. There are some fictional additions, of course, but ultimately you gain a sense of Van Gogh's life and personality. Watching this made me feel a stronger connection to one of the world's most influential artist. Below is a link to the best clip from the entire episode. Enjoy!
http://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/videos/vincent-van-gogh-visits-the-museum/
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