I Saw Sparks by Martin Shaw

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I agree. Really powerful painting!

Superb portrait.

Ah, the dreaded ciggy, doing you no good, but " it's me only pleasure, doctor - wheeze, hack". Good strong image.

I remember him, he was good then but going back to something with a more objective eye is satisfying. I’m always doing it! ( Until I paint over it!)

Great character, superbly painted.

Still great second time round Martin

Thank you everyone

Just added a heart Martin. nothing more to add

Cheers jiri

Hang on Studio Wall
24/03/2026
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Oil on paper. Hair improved and colour in the background. Oldy.

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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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