Describe Chuck Close’s later years as an artist. The writer uses the artist’s education and background as an example to show how they worked hard to achieve their goals. Give examples of accomplishments. Include major achievements in life and interesting facts. What were some obstacles that he had to overcome and how was he able to do this? How did these obstacles impact how he created art? This is where the analysis of his work goes. Describe the different styles of his portraiture. What are the defining characteristics of each style? What are their similarities? What are their differences? Explain the grid systems. Why did Chuck Close use a grid? (This transitions nicely