
A Love Letter to Yourself, Oil Painting
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Malia PettitA Love Letter to Yourself, Oil Painting2024
2024
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A chiaroscuro portrait reveals a woman emerging from darkness into the light. Gazing upwards, her piercing eyes exude mystery and intrigue. With only a limited palette, the artwork captures an expression with a multitude of interpretations.
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, devotion, self-love, woman, chiaroscuro, Michael Carson, Malcolm Liepke, Milt Kobayashi, Peregrine Heathcote, Jack Vettriano, face, monochrome, monochromatic, people, vintage, oil painting
A Love Letter to Yourself
Malia Pettit
Oil painting on flat wood panel
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
24 in. h x 18 in. w x .1 in. d
2 lbs. 4 oz.
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- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Condition:A Love Letter to Yourself. Malia Pettit. Oil painting on flat wood panel. Varnished and Ready to frame. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 777701stDibs: LU922114512112
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