Two Blokes by Martin Shaw

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If they’re this good ( and they are) stick to the lining paper 😄 That’s a very good one of you Martin - from the mirror or a photo? Mine always look as if they’re on a wanted poster.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 24 Apr 21:32:24

Thanks Marjorie. Took a selfie. Got one from a mirror, was going to post it sometime. For some reason I made myself look younger on it. Stupid, when I’m happy about my age.

Posted by Martin Shaw on Fri 24 Apr 23:09:14

Two strong portraits. Did you prime the lining paper? Of course, you CAN use anyhing you please - van Gogh repurposed table cloths and sails, George Grosz used cardboard. But I still say your work deserves a more permanent support.

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Fri 24 Apr 23:11:32

A great duo (love your beard Martin)

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 25 Apr 07:07:30

A masterpiece of a duo!!!

Posted by David Stevens on Sat 25 Apr 07:49:59

Hi John, primed with acrylic durable matt. It’s just that I had it ready from years ago. Cheers, Heather and Steven

Posted by Martin Shaw on Sat 25 Apr 07:56:28

Excellent portraits Martin , nice facial hair make you look quite dignified.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sat 25 Apr 08:28:14

Two great pictures Martin.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sat 25 Apr 08:40:35

Two terrific portraits Martin, you do have a great face to paint!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Sat 25 Apr 11:43:00

Cheers Paul Stephen and russel

Posted by Martin Shaw on Sun 26 Apr 19:02:52

Two excellent portraits with a lot of impact.

Posted by Hilary Forbes on Mon 27 Apr 08:49:45

Hang on Studio Wall

24/04/2026

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Selfie and some other bloke on the same lining paper. The other bloke looks better drier

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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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