Sid by Martin Shaw

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This is brilliant Martin, one of your very best in my humble opinion.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sat 20 Dec 17:41:02

Yes, I do like the expression on Sids face, very well produced and as though he is alive in the portrait...well done Martin!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Sat 20 Dec 17:48:20

You've caught his arrogance and bravado, and yet, the vulnerability is there too. Poor lad; poor, self-destructive lad - and not only self-destructive, tragically; rest in peace, Sid, because you found none here.

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Sat 20 Dec 18:20:09

Thanks

Posted by Martin Shaw on Sat 20 Dec 18:27:51

Yes, I agree with Russell. I think it’s one of your best.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sat 20 Dec 19:56:12

Superb artwork.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sat 20 Dec 20:29:34

Very expressive painting, Martin!

Posted by Cesare Romano on Sat 20 Dec 21:01:51

Top work again Martin.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 21 Dec 08:25:23

Spot on and I love your brushwork - the colours used suit him to a T.

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 21 Dec 08:41:04

Super expression! Great portrait!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Sun 21 Dec 10:13:50

Great work. You caught the attitude really well

Posted by Timothy Holmes on Sun 21 Dec 10:13:53

I remember Sid well - soundtrack to my youth and all that. This is a great portrait of him; full of attitude!

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Sun 21 Dec 10:49:55

Love how you have captured his attitude so brilliantly Martin.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 22 Dec 16:38:39

Than you everyone

Posted by Martin Shaw on Mon 22 Dec 17:26:37

Hang on Studio Wall

20/12/2025

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Oil on paper

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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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