‘I was already up.’ by Martin Shaw

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Powerful!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Fri 10 Apr 15:59:06

Oh how self critical some of us are! Good in one way….this is a strong “ in your face “ portrait.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 10 Apr 16:43:09

She has a very raw anxiety in her eyes that I find so compelling. It makes e want to ask her why?

Posted by Chris Scott on Fri 10 Apr 17:29:26

It's good - bursting with character. I hope you have a happier week on the way, though.

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Fri 10 Apr 22:44:34

Well, your bad week has produced something very eye catching and powerful. Those eyes are haunting.

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 11 Apr 06:25:28

Agree. A great painting. Something good out of something not so good.

Posted by Val-Irene Robertson on Sat 11 Apr 10:10:51

Thanks everyone

Posted by Martin Shaw on Sat 11 Apr 18:55:27

Certainly is ‘adequate, well done.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sun 12 Apr 16:38:27

Hang on Studio Wall

10/04/2026

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Had a bad wk. This is the result. Somewhat deformed, but just peaking ‘adequate’. Oil on canvas.

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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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