Fire Dance (Hestia)

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Super picture. I love the colour. Don't take this the wrong way, but I was instantly reminded of Leighton's "Flaming June" painting - it's the impact of the orange I guess. You've captured a dismissive air in her eyes which is brilliant.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Tue 08 Jun 21:31:54

LOVE THIS WORK.....

Posted by ANDREW C Stewart on Tue 08 Jun 21:46:03

I love your work.

Posted by Collette Hughes on Tue 08 Jun 22:24:45

Thank you so much Andrew, Andrew C and Collette for your comments on my work.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Tue 08 Jun 23:56:17

Fabulous work, gorgeous colour.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 09 Jun 04:34:11

A standout painting.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Wed 09 Jun 04:47:57

Fabulous, I really like how you use colour and create patterns within patterns, another stunner Marilyn

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 09 Jun 06:27:26

Love it, beautiful rich colour and patterns.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 09 Jun 07:25:10

Thank you so much everyone for your interest in my work - Very much appreciated.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Wed 09 Jun 08:51:37

Stunning painting

Posted by Romila Datta on Wed 09 Jun 09:33:54

Love that haughty expression and the movement of her stunning headdress. I also admire the rich sienna colours you have used Marilyn.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 09 Jun 10:27:03

Amazing patterns. Love them.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Wed 09 Jun 19:27:37

Hang on Studio Wall

08/06/2021

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I decided to transform the hair on this subject into a patterned headdress. Hestia was the Greek goddess of flames and the hearth so self explanatory. Another excuse for pattern work!

About the Artist

Marilyn De la Cruz

I went to Birmingham Art School straight after leaving school but had not considered my job prospects carefully enough at that age so left and did not consider taking up art again until much later in life. Now that I am retired I have much more time on my hands to paint and hope my artwork brings…

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