Celebrity Justice
Paris: Poor Penmanship but an Ace Artiste!

Last week, lady blog Jezebel had Paris Hilton's jail-time note examined by expert handwriting analyst Sheila Kurtz. According to Kurtz, Paris' scrawl style reveals a, uh, troubled soul. "Rarely do we see an independent adult write with such diminished capacity of comprehension," said Kurtz. So she's no Soren Kierkegaard." Harsh!


This week, the gals at Jezebel took Paris' artistic merits to task, and had Paris' drawing for TMZ's own Harvey Levin analyzed by acclaimed contemporary art expert James Romberger. His findings? She's a regular Frida Kahlo! Paging Mary Boone!



Says Romberger: [Paris] linework demands a new genre. Poignant and unintentionally surreal, heavily-laden with encoded symbology. He calls her work, "post-modernist-ish insider/outsider Art."

And that's art with a capital "A"!

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31. Though Paris's manuscript writing seems to be childlike, I would think that she might have intentionally made the letters large so the writing is readable and easy to read but I
don't know, but it is rather nice to know that you don't need a computer to express your thoughts.

The art seems to have a multitude of focal points though her centered eyes seems to
encode the message that she is displaying in the artwork. Her iris's and her bottom lip
seem to form a circle.

Posted at 3:25PM on Jun 30th 2007 by BOEING 787-8

32. Oh, c'mon people....get over it already! Obviously, expert handwriting analyst Sheila Kurtz needs to get a professional life if her duties now entail analyzing Paris Hilton's printing and drawings and publishing her analysis on TMZ. If this is an indication of professionalism and intelligence, I'd say she has no right to bash Paris or anyone else.

There is nothing wrong with the letter, and as for the drawing, hell, I'm no artist myself. I doubt that I could do much better. I admire anyone who can draw a decent stick figure!

As for "what can you expect from a non-grad" as posted by Chris: Chris, I have a master's degree and am working on my doctorate in biodmedical engineering. Damned good thing I didn't need to excel at art in my studies.

Posted at 3:26PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Trev

33. She even spelled "truly' correctly which many people misspell, and the world "loser" on here I see misspelled as "looser". lol

Posted at 3:26PM on Jun 30th 2007 by stutzey

34. * that should be "word" and not "world". lol

Posted at 3:27PM on Jun 30th 2007 by stutzey

35. Don't feel bad, stutzey. I spelled biomedical wrong. LOL!

Posted at 3:32PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Trev

36. Something obviously has stunted her development. My guess would be her goofy mother.

Actually it's pretty sad.

Posted at 3:48PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Tracy

37. She has wonderful artistic talent..

Posted at 3:45PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Dirty white Boy.

38. Paris looked so fake with her fake hair all she wanted to do is make money,money, money,nobody cares about her stupid interview with CNN Larry King when she can even have her real hair:
she deserved to spend the time in jail: Just because she is Paris Hilton she thinks she can get off on what she did and she has money I don't even feel bit of sorry for her or her family; she and nikki are so spoiled brats: Paris is spoiled brat just because she is a Hilton We don't think so: You will be a changed person what so ever: Also to start a Halfway House that will never work for you; since you are a jail bird yourself: You have to respect other people first and learn from your mistakes: Not get off like a spoiled brat you are: since you can't drive anymore thank god you won't be on the road anymore the streets will be a whole lot safer without Paris behide the wheel:

Posted at 3:46PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Christina

39. This girl is a prime example of terrible parenting. With all the money these "losers" have, this girl should have an excellent education. The fact she dropped out of high school and has made nothing but a fool out of herself speaks volumes about her and her failures as parents. Instead of having a party for her when she got out of jail, she and her family should be ashamed of themselves. She is illiterate and ignorant for a young woman. How shameful.

Posted at 3:52PM on Jun 30th 2007 by dolly

40. Yeah, I was really impressed with the note to Harvey Levin. She writes the way she speaks. Beautiful, and clear.

I thought the artwork was fabulous too. There is just so much to Paris. She really is an amazing mix of things. I love it. :-)

Posted at 3:55PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Paris Fan

41. I don't like Paris at all, but actually that's pretty good handwriting. It's not cursive or anything, but considering most people's handwriting looks like drunken retarded squirrel scratches, it's an improvement.

Posted at 4:05PM on Jun 30th 2007 by AdamG

42. What is wrong. This is "Art". Just ask Rosie and get over it people.

Posted at 4:01PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Hoya

43. 41. May your kids get CANCER for speaking poorly of a goodess ya dumb fat jealouse pigs!

Posted at 3:47PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Dearest hater of Paris Hilton,
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YOUR MOTHER SHOULD HAVE ABORTED YOU LIKE I TOLD HER TO - YOU SICK "F'!

Posted at 4:02PM on Jun 30th 2007 by yo daddy

44. Im an artist myself, i do not know if Paris draws pictures allot, but i can tell you one thing 7 out 10 people would have hard time creating anything even close. In my opinion this could be one of Paris's first drawings or works of art since HS and if so I can honestly tell you that she has artistic talent. If she spent a year or more developing it you would be shocked.

The other interesting thing is that a so called "handwriting expert" who analyzed her printing failed to mention one of the most well know facts about someone who prints instead of writing. There are alot of people that only print, there is a reason for it. She also had to print on paper with out lines and the fact that letter is very neat considering also says allot. You try it, its not that easy.

Oh and who cares if she had help! Its the thought that counts. Someone got lucky and got a letter and tmz got a piece of art with a letter. I think it would be nice to get some art and a letter from Paris, i wish.

Id love to hear what a real art, and handwriting expert had to say. The news on here is spun sorta towards the negatives.


Posted at 4:07PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Jasun

45. How can anyone believe Paris drew this picture at all? Her "people" just may have. You cannot believe anything that comes from this woman's camp. The TV in a jail is not over the phone next to visiting windows if that is what those are suppose to be ( they are not accurate either)
The TV is in a day room with table and chairs.
The picture was someone's idea of what it was like, NOT someone who was there.
The picture also appears to be drawn by someone who knows how to draw but intentionally made it look immature.
Be realistic, Everything about Paris is a lie. You think this picture is any different?

Posted at 4:23PM on Jun 30th 2007 by Jenny

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