Studio 539
Pastel on peach Fabriano paper, self-portrait in my Fine Arts Building Chicago art studio, from life in a mirror reflection, 2005. The view behind my portrait is the actual view of the Venetian Courtyard of this historic studio building, an artist’s haven for over a century. I often frame my work in vintage and antique distressed frames, especially mirror frames.
Studio 539 belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , ! 100% !, Fine Arts, Mature Woman, Out of the Past and Shameless Self-Promotion Available for sale asGreeting Cards
mlgkats
absolutely beautiful the frame is gorgeous well done
Vasile Stan
Alice my hat’s off again: you are an outstanding artist in more than one way. Your work captured majestically a mood and an atmosphere in an amazingly detailed portrait. Bravo!!
Bahoke
Fantastic work!!
Thomas Akers
Terrific work and cleverly done!
Martie Venter
Wow – beautiful self-portrait, perfectly framed!
Sean Farragher
awesome work,,,,,
Mariska
Wow ! Beautiful art , the atmosfere of the pics is gorgeous !! Well done .
Leanne Inwood
love all of your work! fantastic!
MEV Photographs
As they said above…once again, your artworks are awesome!
lindybird
Is this your actual studio? It is gorgeous!
Alice McMahon ... replied
It was a year ago Linda – I have a photo posted of it here. I spent a few months working from home. Now I’m back to the same studio building in downtown Chicago, The Fine Arts Building, but this time I’m subletting. Not nearly as lush, but half the rent!
lindybird
I’m still at school (I have an all-day meeting tomorrow, and had to get lesson plans, organize supplies, etc. for the sub—not that it’ll make any difference. Usually the subs bring their own books, ignore the students, and when I come back, the place is half-destroyed. Since it’s “just art”, most subs don’t think we “do” anything. This time, I made a very detailed worksheet about Andy Warhol for my 7th period class (my most difficult to manage) to fill out in entirety before I’m back on Friday (heehee). When I get home, I’ll check out your photo of your studio. How cool to have a studio in the Fine Arts Building in Chicago (sigh)!!!
lindybird
p.s. LOVE the Andrew Wyeth book on the floor in this drawing—I have the same one!!!
Tahnja
wow wow wow, freaking awesome ! You are amazing
Alice McMahon ... replied
LOL! Haha, thanks Tahnja. xx
MaluC 23 days ago
OMG Alice this is a masterpiece! You are a very talented artist!
malu
Alice McMahon ... replied 23 days ago
You are very kind, all I see are the mistakes! :)
cdcantrell 19 days ago
very beautiful,love the colors, pretty subject also.
Alice McMahon ... replied 16 days ago
Haha! Thanks for all of your kind comments Craig.