October 1901 – 11 January 1966) Giacometti, was a Swiss sculptor and painter. He is best known for his gaunt, rough hewn figurative sculptures. The sculptures are wonderful, but I am particularly drawn to his paintings. Defining the bones in a face and exploring emotional depth; of that, he is a master. When I saw his work, I understood it. I am in NO WAY as talented as he, but definitely approach painting portraits with a similar sensibility. That encourages me to keep going and to spend the rest of my life moving toward mastery. Watch Alberto Giacometti painting a portrait.