Martha Up Close and Personal
Martha was painted during my filing for divorce. The figure is in an angry wound-up pose, with arrow in hand, ready to release if pushed any further. It was a loose sketch painted in traditional oils. The face was changed to a mask because I was having to contain my anger at the time to thwart danger in the situation—hence the arrow behind the back but the mask of accommodation. The name is a play on Martha Graham (dancer) and Martha and the Vandellas (the singing group). The blue swirls on top of the red dress also are an attempt to pacify my anger with purer thoughts and activities.
Original is a 36” x 48” oil on canvas. This is a cropped portion of a large painting.
Martha Up Close and Personal belongs to the following groups:
1 on 1: The Fine Art of Portraiture , Realist Traditional Art and Woman Appreciation Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
VinA
soooo beautiful! amazing work!
dmeijden
SuperDeLuxe!
lily pang
Beautiful! The pattern in her cloth is very nice!
Deborah Holman
So nice, you have portrayed the material extremely well with the shadows.
Laurie McClave
Nice work, I love all the detail and would like to see the larger version!!
CezLeo
Say, I was there!!! Super artwork, for sure, Diana!!!
Diana Maus
The larger version is in my portfolio. Thanks!
AlteredIllusions
Wow on so many levels – the technique, the color and shadow, the Marthas! Wonderful piece!
Diana Maus
Thank you. A lot of emotions in it. Am allergic to oil paints now. sadly…
lightleake
This is interesting, I like the gesture,...I almost get the feeling that she just slapped someone !
Diana Maus
Thank you and She certainly did!
Christina Vasi...
i like the close up! i can see more detail and man this is good!
Diana Maus
Thanks I wanted to show the close up for the detail on those fabulous earrings! They are Tabura or Tabora or some brand popular in the 70’s. My memory fails me…...
bluerabbit
This is wonderful! You have an original approach to portraiture.
Diana Maus replied
Thank you!
Ulrikeart
very well expressed, beautiful colors !!!!!!!!!!
Diana Maus replied
thanks, the colors are very rich in person. I love this painting. It’s in my closet though LOL I don’t have wall space for a large painting here!