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Character #17
Technique: Ink on paper
Original size: 12x21cm
Character #17 © from M.K. solo exhibition in 1999 at Epohes Gallery: “CHARACTERS”
SHOP Character #17 ART PRINT HERE
[museum quality printing and framing]
Categories: art, characters, concept, painting
This one is a treasure, I like it a lot 🙂
Andro xx
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Big smile! Thank you, once again, Andro!!! 🙂
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Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven?”
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…what a poem!!!!! 🙂
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That poem was my first thought when I saw that work of yours.
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It may not have been consciously in my mind but our likes and influences surely play a role, even ehen we’re not aware.
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I agree.
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Ah! I think I recognize that expression– it’s the look of someone who goes to an exhibit and is chagrined to find there aren’t any works by the great Marina Kanavaki! Probably because they were all snapped up fast by discriminating art buyers… : )
Don’t think I’ve seen any of your B&W work before, Marina– it’s a stunner! : )
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😆 !!!!!!
This was actually one of the “snapped”!!! 😆
…and the look you are referring to was probably mine on the day people came to pick up their paintings! Tough moment for an artist, really!
Thank you so much, Mark, you made my day!!!
Happy Wednesday!
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This one is fantastic!
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Thank you very much, Ivan!!
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For me it is your best of your art.
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Thank you very much!!
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There is a phrase–actually two phrases or sayings for poets and artists. The first is “Good poets borrow. Great poets steal.” The other holds for artists in general. “It’s not where you take things from–it’s where you take them to.” Is that something that you might be interested in looking into? A graphic could be used. I like you work very much and I know artists and poets might be interested in something like that–depending on costsd etc. >KB my email is annotating@aol.com
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It certainly sounds very interesting.
I will give it a thought and let you know!
Thank you very much for your kind words!
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Simple yet stunning! I love it too Marina 🙂
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Ah, thank you, Madhu!!! 🙂
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the black shadows of austerity orders trying to oppress us?
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Well… I think that our inner “austerity orders” are much worst. Humanity has been through worst periods of poverty / hunger. Today our enemy is luck of principles and luck of respect towards everything. So, NO, we’re not defeated [yet] or oppressed, however hard they try [and they do try their best]
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to me its delicate and effusive with a secret language ~ is this for sale dear? you’re quite a genius in your art! You have been discovered, right?
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I love your interpretation, Deborah!
This one was sold at the exhibition back in 1999, which went well, considering. As for “being discovered” the mere fact that people like you express their “liking” here in the blogosphere and a few who have seen my work in real life and appreciate it, is “discovery” enough for me! Thank you very much for your appreciation! Means a lot!
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Cool designs.
They remind me of feudal Japan, for some reason.
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I am very fond of Japanese painters [the old masters like Hokusai…]. Thank you!!!
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Hi Marina , you are a gifted artist.There is many interpretations for these black and white drawings.,they are unique.Thank you for liking my post ( In a Day In a Month…….) Best regards.jalal
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You are very welcome, Jalal. It’s my pleasure. Thank you very much for your beautiful comment!
Wishes for a wonderful day.
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Super expressive and every inch dramatic. Fabulous ….
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What a compliment! Thank you, Isadora!
“Super expressive” made me super happy!
Happy Thursday!
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Expressively marvelous!
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Mille merci, Elena!!!!!
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Simple lines that definitely hold Character 🙂 But one needs to be expert to put them on paper!… Wishing you a great Day.. ~Sue x
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I’m flattered!!! Thank you so much for the compliment, Sue!
You too have a great day!!! xx
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Love you blog. You have been saluted here. http://wp.me/p23TG1-2GQ
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Awww, thank you so much, Francine!!!
I am honored!!! A love salute to you too, my dear!
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this bird flies high and free on wings of sensitive strength…
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Beautiful, John… thank you my friend!
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I’ve never seen your black and white work before. I like it a lot, Marina. It’s very powerful.
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I’m very glad you think so, Matthew! Thank you very much!
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What an interesting character! Very nice and quite creative, Marina. My eyes keep switching between two different faces and facial expressions. One is a profile (the right half of the image), and the other expression is facing me (the entire image). Very clever is this was the intent. If not, then my eyes must be playing with me.
Awesome image either way! 🙂
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🙂 Thank you, my dear Fergie! As I was saying to Francine, some things appear after the work is done. The second face wasn’t planned but it makes perfect sense on this troubled character! So, no, your eyes are not playing with you!
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This is Big Art…dear Marina!!!
I like me very…very…very!!!
Thank you 🙂
Hi
Claude
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Claude, you are so very very, very kind!!!
I thank you!!!
Have a beautiful day!
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I see so much in this beautiful work of art. Depending on the angle I view it I see a face or a bird. STUNNING!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Many times when we create, we’re not conscious of some elements that may appear in the finished piece. In this case, the bird… Thank you for spotting it and for your kindness, Francine!
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I love this. someday I want a piece of your art when I’m not poor! lol
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Ah, thank you! I wish you get very rich from your beautiful plates!
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ciao! you transmit beauty from within.
thebestdressup
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What a wonderful thing to say! Thank you very much!!
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Marina, what a range, love it. You have a great touch.
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Ah, thank you, Doron! I’m very flattered!
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Marina, I love it! So vibrant and full of energy and life! I love the black and white, and the motion – I can practically feel your arm ‘swooshing’ across the paper! 🙂 ~xxxxxx
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Truth is I has moving quite forcefully!!
[many of that series never survived the battle!]
I’m so happy you like it, Patricia!
Happy Wednesday!
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love it – feels very Asia inspired 🙂 xo
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or Kleeasian!!! 😆
Thank you sweet, Cat [get rid of that B soon!!!]
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I didn’t even think of that 🙂 xxxxxxxx thank you my sweet – again ur brush strokes always inspire me 😉 Fluidity xxxx
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[Thought you’d laugh with Klee+asian!] Fluidity is something YOU are a master of! 🙂
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i just got happy shivers when you wrote that xo
thank You xo
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Amazing. I’ve always loved your “Character” series. And these details stand so well on their own as beautiful abstracts that remind me of Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline. Well done.
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I suppose one could call me an “action painter”! 😆
Thank you so much, Terry. You always say the nicest things!
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this is powerful stuff…Marina. haven’t seen one in B&W from you…( maybe I missed it )
love this …take care
Sriram
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Thanks, Sriram! A few of my Characters are in B/W. I find that this way I focus more on the expression [or the essence of it anyway].
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Really powerful. Love it.
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Ah, thank you, Nicholas. As you probably know already I’m enjoying your paintings too!
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Oh, I love this, Marina. I see how you make one face look like two, or the two like one…brilliant work!. 🙂
Have a nice Wednesday! 🙂
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I’m so glad you like it, Deb, thank you!
You too! 🙂
…can’t wait to see more silhouettes!
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love it , very emotional i thing. Black and White details are gorgeous.
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Thank you very much, Gill!
Yes, it is an emotional piece…
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Well done …. In one way, surprising because it seems to be so different that what we normally see here. On the other hand, it still exhibits your style.
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Well observed!!! It was done in 1999 [a turbulent period in my life] which seems light years away now. The curves though [re: my style] have been with me, ever since I can remember myself drawing [appx 3yrs].
Thank you, Frank!
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Thanks for the personal explanation!
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High impact as black is beautiful! Marina thanks.
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Dilip, thank you very much! Yes, black is beautiful!!
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Like that! 🙂
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Thank you!!
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Stunning, again…
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Ah, thank you, my dear Tanyeno!
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I love it!
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Thank you, Benjamin. It means a lot coming from you!
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Your welcome, it’s a gorgeous work.
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🙂 🙂 !!!
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