Life is a Masquerade..........
As we go through life we wear a lot of different masks
Most of us are not aware of it but yes we have them and use them
We have one to cover up and our flaws
One to hide our insecurities
One of the favorite’s is the one to pretend
We have one to help us endure our pain
But by the end of the day-the mask comes off
Nothing changed we are still the same…..
Renate Dartois
18×24 acrylic on canvas.
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coffeetea, 7 months ago
wonderful art work! l
Seth Weaver, 7 months ago
Has a very classical feel to this work Renate. You should check out the work of James Ensor.
Patricia Anne ..., 7 months ago
This is differnt than your other stuff, cool clors and it as a nice mood too.
PhilWinter, 7 months ago
very cool Phil (jamies son)
Martin Derksema, 7 months ago
Great and very expressive painting, Renate. Love your words too. Oh yeah, I’ve got lot of them. My favorite one is the poker face that makes me untouchable. Oh, well, it doesn’t.
jamiewinter, 7 months ago
jsut awesome and incredible. love it.
Anthea Slade, 7 months ago
‘To prepare a face to meet the faces that we meet’ (T.S.Elliot). Have always loved masks and what they represent. Renate this a beautiful expressive painting of a mask. I love the striking colours and the feeling that it creates. Beautiful Work.
artlein, 7 months ago
Masks feature quite a bit in my work so there is that fascination – this is a very fine mask!
Shauna Noble, 7 months ago
how true – I like the boldness of this artwork its very dramatic
Mark Peterson, 7 months ago
Well done Renate, very nice work!
Kathie Nichols, 7 months ago
Beautiful work Renate!!
CanDuCreations, 7 months ago
A good style, great colors and artistic work
LOVE, 7 months ago
Well we all have a face
That we hide away forever
And we take them out and show ourselves
When everyone has gone
Some are satin some are steel
Some are silk and some are leather
They’re the faces of the stranger
But we love to try them on.
Well we all fall in love
But we disregard the danger
Though we share so many secrets
There are some we never tell
Why were you so surprised
That you never saw the stranger
Did you ever let your lover see
The stranger in yourself?
Don’t be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south
Every now and then
You’ve done it, why can’t someone else?
You should know by now
You’ve been there yourself.
Once I used to believe
I was such a great romancer
Then I came home to a woman
That I could not recognise
When I pressed her for a reason
She refused to even answer
It was then I felt the stranger
Kick me right between the eyes.
Well we all fall in love
But we disregard the danger
Though we share so many secrets
There are some we never tell
Why were you so surprised
That you never saw the stranger
Did you ever let your lover see
The stranger in yourself?
Don’t be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south
Every now and then
You’ve done it, why can’t someone else?
You should know by now
You’ve been there yourself
You may never understand
How the stranger is inspired
But he isn’t always evil
And he isn’t always wrong
Though you drown in good intentions
You will never quench the fire
You’ll give in to your desire
When the stranger comes along.
Billy Joel the Stranger
great one.
aleX
Helene Kippert, 7 months ago
Brilliant Renate
Siamesecat, 7 months ago
Yes I agree Brilliant…
Sorina Williams, 7 months ago
lovely painting and love the words.
Steven Torrisi, 7 months ago
Look reminds me of those Venetian masks that compliment black capes and tri-pointed hats or another scene comes into mind that of those wearing ornate masks in that strage initiation prior to the orgy in Eyes Wide Shut, the masks presumably to hide these are men and women of high status in society.
aphoto4you, 7 months ago
this is rich wow….beutiful in contra to your other colours but awsome…....My Instant FAVORITES
Jing3011, 7 months ago
I like it! I like it!
Michelle Boyer, 7 months ago
Great work
Helen Bascom, 7 months ago
Gorgeous work. I love it.
Ruth Kauffman, 7 months ago
This is just fantastic work, Renate!!! Beautiful colors and text!
Pat Abbott, 7 months ago
Very bold, beautiful work, Renate.
BOOKMAKER, 7 months ago
SUPER POWERFUL ! ! ! ! !
AlteredIllusions, 7 months ago
great job as usual, Renate! Love the intense color!
Dennis Rubin IPA, 6 months ago
Superb work, RD – the colors blend perfectly , great art !
amarica, 4 months ago
Very profound Renate
F Magdalene Au..., 2 months ago
There is no way on earth I can NOT put you on my watchlist. This is a painting after my own heart. Love the mask, the lines, the shapes and the colour. Absolutely awesome.
Austin
meltaylor, about 1 month ago
Wonderfully beautiful image, you have created!
It lends itself to a stained glass design…
mel