Marilyn Monroe is a painting by Jani Freimann which was uploaded on May 16th, 2011.
Marilyn Monroe
There are a lot of Marilyn drawings and paintings, but they usually portray her in a glamorous light. I wanted to draw the more vulnerable side of... more
Title
Marilyn Monroe
Artist
Jani Freimann
Medium
Painting - Graphite And Graphite Powder On Paper
Description
There are a lot of Marilyn drawings and paintings, but they usually portray her in a glamorous light. I wanted to draw the more vulnerable side of her. She turned out to be a very challenging person to draw. Possibly because her face is so well-known. Perhaps it is because her beauty is so complex. It runs deep from skin to bone. From outward appearance to inner beauty that surpasses youth and transcends through age, if she was to have had the chance to age.
Uploaded
May 16th, 2011
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Comments (24)
Helena Wierzbicki
Amazing, fabulous expression, Paul !!! V
Jani Freimann replied:
Thank you, Helena (that is my daughter's name). I've never been called Paul before. Perhaps you meant the Paul above you. He did do a portrait of Marilyn, but this one is mine. :-)
Paul Lovering
A stunningly deep and engaging work of art Jani.... Congratulations your wondrous work I my Feature of the Dy in the Portrait Room ..... Bravo !
Jani Freimann replied:
Thank you for the feature, Paul, and thank you for your generous comment. :-)
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your artwork is the Honorable Mention in the Contest "Tribute Portraits" sponsoring by the Group Obsessed with Frida Kahlo. Great image, wonderful colors, very well done! F/V
Carol Allen Anfinsen
Jani this is one of the best Marilyn's I've ever seen. Beautiful!
Jani Freimann replied:
Thank you, Carol. After doing the research I did, I found her to be a sad, sad soul. She traveled the world, but didn't see it. She was loved by everyone, but was very lonely. She desparately wanted children, but couldn't have any. That is what I wanted to capture. What she really was when the camera wasn't on her.
Jan Steadman-Jackson
The best Marilyn drawing I have ever seen. Soft and delicately done. Beautiful.
Jani Freimann replied:
Thank you, Jan. That's quite a compliment. Very much appreciate your comment. :-)
Helena Bebirian
Beautifully done! You captured who Marilyn Monroe was!
Jani Freimann replied:
Thank you, Helena, I'm so glad you see what I was going for, the behind the scenes Marilyn. Glamor mask removed and troubled soul revealed.
Sharon Mau
. . love her eyes . . congratulations on your winning entry in the contest . . it is a beautiful portrait Jani :)
Kristin Elmquist
Beautiful graphite work, Jani. Congrats on your First Place win. I hope you will join the Contest Winners First Place on FineArtAmerica Group, if you haven't already, and upload this image to the group. Here's the link: http://fineartamerica.com/groups/contest-winners-first-place-on-fineartamerica.html?tab=overview
Jani Freimann replied:
Thank you, Kristin, it is an honor to win the Marilyn Monroe contest. I added her to your group. :-)
Jeffrey Samuels
i enjoy this piece
Jani Freimann replied:
That is my aim. To be a joy giver. I'm glad you received joy through something I created. :-)
Murphy Elliott
Your drawing is masterful. Wonderful piece. Thank you for entering it into the contest. I wish you the best you deserve it.
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