Pete Postlethwaite by Martin Shaw

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Good one, I’d recognise him anywhere. Your painting style fits him perfectly here.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 09 Nov 17:51:32

Superb portrait.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 09 Nov 18:25:27

I recognised this immediately. Good choice of character. Distinctive. Nice flesh tones and effect of light.

Posted by Philip Rogers on Sun 09 Nov 20:00:27

Got him 'to a T' Martin

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sun 09 Nov 20:35:35

Great painting style, very recognisable.

Posted by Roger Sallis on Sun 09 Nov 21:35:55

I’d recognise that nose anywhere!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Mon 10 Nov 00:48:06

Spot on, he's got such a great face and you've captured it extremely well

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 10 Nov 08:04:09

Very good

Posted by Claire Williams on Mon 10 Nov 10:12:54

So full of character. The eyes are so soulful. Such an impressive portrait Martin.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 10 Nov 10:44:15

Instantly recognisable, and it reflects his lived in look.

Posted by Rod Fletcher on Mon 10 Nov 17:54:46

Instantly recognizable and very affecting.

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Mon 10 Nov 20:13:50

Hang on Studio Wall

09/11/2025

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Oil on canvas. Own ref

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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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