Malia Pettit

Flaunting Heirlooms, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
A woman wearing a floral brooch on her shoulder and a scarf covering her hair captivates with a riveting gaze. The pale blue and warm gray background, along with her peach flesh tones, give the portrait a vintage touch. The artwork comes with a Larson-Juhl matte natural wood frame measuring 1.25 inches deep and 0.65 of an inch thick.

About the Artist
Malia Pettit sees her artistic process as an act of “liberating the paint” and “allowing for the unexpected to occur.” Her portraits of women stem from a fascination with glossy magazines and their portrayal of models, actors and celebrities. Her work has been especially influenced by Chantal Joffe and John Singer Sargent. She currently resides in Louisiana after having lived in both California and England for several years. When she’s not painting, she is a full-time mom and enjoys exploring estate sales, antique stores and used bookstores.

Words that describe this painting: portrait, woman, girl, face, gaze, eyes, people, pop, representational, oil painting, grey, brown

Flaunting Heirlooms
Malia Pettit
Oil painting on flat wood panel
Natural wood edges
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
16.75 in. h x 16.75 in. w x 1.25 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.