Mysterious Ways, Oil Painting
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Malia PettitMysterious Ways, Oil Painting2022
2022
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Artist Comments
"This piece was painted whilst U2 was playing loudly in the studio," shares artist Malia Pettit. Predominantly painted with varying shades of red, a woman in painterly strokes confidently gazes at the viewer. "I felt the lyrics both drove and captured the essence of this portrait. Art is often born out of other art."
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 lives in California after having lived in England for ten 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: woman, portrait, Michael Carson, face, pop art, small, eyes, oilpaint, people, people, pop, oil painting, red
Mysterious Ways
Malia Pettit
Oil painting on gesso board
Varnished
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2022
8 in. h x 8 in. w x .12 in. d
0 lbs. 5 oz.
- Creator:
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3.05 mm)
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- Condition:Mysterious Ways. Malia Pettit. Oil painting on gesso board. Varnished. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 729541stDibs: LU92219489032
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