Engaged
Mixed media/Photoshop
She is Carole Lombard , photographed by Ernest Bachrach , 1939 .
He was one of the most influential and admired of all the Hollywood portrait photographers .
He also shot among them the young Joel McCrea , Ann Harding , Dolores Del Rio , Irene Dunne , Fred Astaire , Gwili Andrea , and Katharine Hepburn .
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments !!
Engaged belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, Corporate Art/Themes, Designers United, FAN FRENZY, Fashion and Editorial Photography, Masterpiece: Art, Mixed Media, The Patchwork and Woman AppreciationAvailable for sale as Cards

Mark German, 9 months ago
This looks like it was a fine portrait to begin with, and I love what you have done with it, Mariska. Very nice work.
gemynd, 9 months ago
wow amazing treatment and style…I like the monochrome feel
GittiArt, 9 months ago
Great work in every way ,bravo ! Love it !
Daniella, 9 months ago
has that beautiful old hollywood feel , lovely
Belinda Leopold, 9 months ago
This is fabulous-I really love the tones and the red as a touch….
kafka, 9 months ago
Absolutely gorgeous – wonderful fifties look – very stylish – and lovely portrait composition
well done Mariska!
Buddy Sears, 9 months ago
Love this one! Just love it.
Mariska, 9 months ago
Thank you very much!Your compliments are appreciated.
Nicholas Averre, 9 months ago
Wow.. this is awesome! Nice work Mariska!
Antanas, 9 months ago
Perfect composition… well done…
Pete Chennell, 9 months ago
great image…love it
Graeme Pettit ..., 9 months ago
Love your artwork through and through, and the classic rouge, ring and cigarette here is superb. I like this very much indeed, and feel drawn to the person in the portrait, wishing to engage in conversation about her thoughts…..
William Mendez, 9 months ago
Thanks for your comments. Likewise especially this one.
BarryKing, 9 months ago
Amazing work…WOW !
Dominic Melfi, 9 months ago
Terrific
Mariska, 9 months ago
Thank you for the nicecompliment. :)
Kurt Tutschek, 9 months ago
great treatment – quite a unique style.
Mark Peterson, 9 months ago
Very nice work, excellent job!
Alexia Wardell, 9 months ago
Very very well done. Exceptional work.
stephen jones, 9 months ago
love to be able to do something like this.
Michael J Armijo, 9 months ago
Quite engaged…and so deep in thought. I really LOVE LOVE LOVE this one, too. :) I’ll be buying this one on my next order. :)
stevesimages, 9 months ago
stunning composition. the consistency in your work is excellent.
StacyLee, 9 months ago
Gorgeous!!
micmac, 9 months ago
Beautiful art,magnificient contrasts,love the deep feeling .
Jo O'Brien
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9 months ago
The shadow, the red, the pose, the texture… I love everything about this.
mawaho, 9 months ago
This is very classy!
Tabitha Borges, 9 months ago
like the thought and the colors so stunning
Shanina Conway, 9 months ago
Stunning work, love the gentle folds in the fabric and the touch of red…she doesn’t look to sure about the engagement;)
Renate Dartois, 8 months ago
fantastic creation Mariska.
menqtsai, 8 months ago
Wow, this is beautiful! I love it.
Mariska, 8 months ago
I just want to thank you all for your comments, favourites and watches!
Thank you very much Bear ,you are my first and best buyer,thanks:0)))))
BarryKing, 8 months ago
You’re welcome Mariska, your work speaks for itself, you are so gifted and have a very unique style that I love.
( Can’t wait to get my card ) :)
Hugs
Bear
eric shepherd, 8 months ago
love this work
Ruth Palmer, 8 months ago
Oh my goodness! Such wonderful work. It’s so “touchable”!
kristian94, 8 months ago
oh, brilliant work, i love this!
frogster, 8 months ago
Wonderful image, love it.
Luuezz, 8 months ago
excellent, thumbs up on this one!
clau, 8 months ago
well done,Mariska!!!
Dorothy Venter, 8 months ago
You say in your profile that you love what you’re doing. Well, I can see it in all your work. How very priviliged you are to have such a wonderful talent.
ellie0395, 8 months ago
I really like this. Really stylish! :)
Scott Ruhs, 8 months ago
Great work, love the textures and shading. Reminds me of Jean Harlow
Mugsy, 8 months ago
Beautiful!
Siamesecat, 8 months ago
Mama Mia this is AWESOME Piece… Love it just love it.. Hugs from Siamese cat and kittens.
James McPartlin, 8 months ago
Superb work, Mariska, lovely 50’s iconic feel….with a splash of pop art too :)
Jenny Haskey, 8 months ago
Fab treatmet. Love the areas & colours you have picked out – brings the portrait alive!
Philip B R Jones, 8 months ago
truly stunning. Well done.
Arthur Chambers, 8 months ago
brilliant…........work…...........
Inktart Art, 8 months ago
Great Image makes me think of a Rita Haywod/Goldern Age Movie star. I always love it when specific and simple colour arrangments are used to highlight and define an image.
Michael Birchmore, 8 months ago
Superb piece. Just my style.
ashesofgold, 8 months ago
this is wondeful work..luved it!
Greta McLaughlin, 8 months ago
Beautiful work!
Sara Lamond, 8 months ago
Great effect on this – I really love the soft greys and that bright red contrast
Namueh, 8 months ago
Wonderful job.
Hiroko, 8 months ago
Very nicely done, great shadowing
Helene Kippert, 8 months ago
Beautiful work!
Suzanne German, 7 months ago
this is quite a magnificant piece of art – sophisticated chic!
Brittany Callis, 7 months ago
Very nice!
BarryKing, 7 months ago
I just received this card in the mail today Mariska…very beautiful :)
hugs
Bear
botticcelli, 7 months ago
amazing…outstanding work!
shanghaiwu, 7 months ago
you have a wonderful folio
Stacey Lynn Brown, 7 months ago
This is amazing, I love the mood.
mgadise2, 7 months ago
nice effect..liking it.
Ata Alishahi, 7 months ago
wow, beautiful artwork :)
kristal ingersoll, 7 months ago
This is incredible really cought my eye, great job
MEV Photographs, 7 months ago
Great work! I like the cool effect here!
Susan Grissom, 7 months ago
So very glamarous! You have beautiful style and talent!
JimWhitham, 7 months ago
Beautiful work Mariska
vonne, 7 months ago
You R amazing !
christophe, 7 months ago
Hi Mariska,
aaargh….engaged ?
She’s so beautiful. Great artwork !
and thanks for posting in my journal. ;-)
Chris.
Michelle Boyer, 7 months ago
Stunning work
Michael Lane, 7 months ago
Great image. You’ve really captured emotion in this
lazart, 7 months ago
very nice work !
madvlad, 7 months ago
love the emotional power here, she makes you wonder what,s wrong and can you help cheer her up
emapearl, 7 months ago
this is excellent :) i love it
KBSImages, 6 months ago
You are very talented!!! I love your style, this is AMAZING!!!! Kim
Carlos Solorza, 6 months ago
your art work is fantastic!
Janet Fikar, 6 months ago
What a great style you have! This is wonderful.
Aphoto4You IPA, 6 months ago
OUTSTANDING work…....Into my Favorites it goes
mare, 6 months ago
This is totally HOT!
Holly Werner, 6 months ago
This is beautiful too. Just amazing work.
hfrymark, 6 months ago
gorgeous work!
Jeremy Harrington, 6 months ago
this is fantastic.. nice work Mariska
Chris Kuck, 6 months ago
great great work !!!! 50’s to the max and so beautiful !!
Lis29, 6 months ago
Great job :) love the hints of red…..
zandria, 6 months ago
Extreme talent is evident here! Love it!!!
Hoffard, 6 months ago
Love this! Love the Red Lips and Nails! Beautiful! Going to favs!
genevieve m, 6 months ago
wow so many comments, this is a very beautiful and melancholic image. Love the subtle use of grey with just a little red.
Gloria Ferreira, 6 months ago
I love the balance of the black and white tones and just a little bit of red with the soft pastels in the background. This reminds me of of Marilyn Monroe. I think I will purchase this for a friend who is a big fan Of Marilyn.
amberafternoon, 6 months ago
Gorgeous image!
poomba, 6 months ago
this is a stunning piece of art… would look awesome on a huge canvas!!
GerryMac, 6 months ago
Excellent work!
Per Ove Sleen, 6 months ago
A favorite of mine. Brilliant!!!
Shannon Paskaruk, 6 months ago
this is fantastic work… it’s so beautiful!
fracturedfotos, 6 months ago
Stunning work!
atomikboy, 5 months ago
Awesome….don,t suppose you want to do something like this to one of my pictures someday?
Mariann Kovats, 5 months ago
Stunning work, you are very talented! Brilliant!
Mariska in reply to Mariann Kovats’s comment, 5 months ago
Szia Mariann , koszi a szep szavakat
Hi Mariann , thanks for the nice words and favorited .
Love your sunset shot , beautiful work !
Mariann Kovats, 5 months ago
Thanks Mariska. I will want to spend more time to visit your gallery, but I guess, I am just how others are, fighting against time. :) But I will get there.
jean-michel ma..., 5 months ago
i like your work Mariska…i am fan..!!!!
LocoCow, 5 months ago
Great Work, love the image and her expression is one we have all adorn at some time, completely consumed with thought…
Imber, 5 months ago
Awesome work !
hickerson, 4 months ago
love it
Azzurra, 4 months ago
very classy
Tahnja, 4 months ago
oh gosh I love this, amazing!
JoanIreland1970, 3 months ago
I love this! It is amazing
Boban, 3 months ago
Gorgeous work ............................. !
cartoonjohn, 3 months ago
superb play of light and shadow
Abdelaziz Alsa..., 3 months ago
you are talented and creative … i like it so much
marlaakajake, 3 months ago
Simply beautiful!
Junior Mclean, 3 months ago
awesome
Mike Paget, 2 months ago
Lovely image
SNAPPYDAVE, 2 months ago
beautiful work …
Marvin Tunstall, about 1 month ago
Nice!
Alexia Wardell, 26 days ago
Love the composition, the colors and effects.. you have such a talent for this type of work. Great job.
Mariska, 26 days ago
There is no word anymore how can I say a big thank you for all of you guys for your time and your nice words , Thank you so much ! really appreciate your support and comments .
susi lawson, 15 days ago
wonderfull done!!
Rachael Comisari, 15 days ago
Nice one Mariska ... I remember seeing a portrait of David Bowie by Ernest Bachrach also, sweet work. :)
Phil Deaves, 7 days ago
This jumped out of your profile….great work…love the grey tones and the red
Jeff Lynch IPA, 7 days ago
Magnificient image, composition and colors. Jeff