Monk by Martin Shaw

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Ahh he's delightful, love how the light catches his ear, and the background really adds to it.

Posted by Jen Edwards on Sun 28 Sep 18:20:04

Yes I think he would look more humble with the head a little further down. Nevertheless a lovely portrait with a genuine expression of being in thoughtful prayer Martin.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 28 Sep 20:23:52

A really super portrait.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 28 Sep 20:28:43

The expression is there though.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 28 Sep 21:05:22

Works at many levels. And reassuring

Posted by Martin Norford on Sun 28 Sep 22:19:40

So good.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Mon 29 Sep 06:22:54

Very good Martin, I always admire your brushwork

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 29 Sep 07:16:50

A very devout face, praying for the world I hope Martin.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 01 Oct 05:31:10

Thank you all very much

Posted by Martin Shaw on Wed 01 Oct 08:36:46

Hang on Studio Wall

28/09/2025

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Royalty free ref. Oil on canvas. In reality, I’d like the head down more.

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Martin Shaw

The Perennial Alien…… Time has been a cruel curator, leaving me so translucent that a summer sneeze among the Michaelmas daisies might scatter my remains to the wind. I am a creature of seasons, though they do not favor me. In the depths of winter, I submerge myself in the grit and…

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