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Untitled by Marianne Mathiasen
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© Marianne Mathiasen 2002, size unknown, coloured pencil

From the Artist: "I have a colored pencil drawing that I am thinking of turning into a painting, but do I dare? I only showed this drawing to a very few people, because it is also personal to me. My friends thought I should turn it in to a larger painting, because they think it is telling a story that many women can relate to. I did not give the drawing a title, should I? I know this is not a finished painting, but I would like to know how people respond to it! My concern is that this is very different from my earlier art, and it scares me that I did this ugly drawing! Some how I think pushing myself to do some thing new could be rewarding. I dare to put it in the Critique Corner as I think it would be very interesting to see how people react to it."

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From the Painting Guide: One of the advantages of doing studies for a painting is that you can decide whether it's worth completing, whether changes need to be made, or whether it is perfect. I certainly think a title would help because although the picture is evocative and likely to produce strong reactions in the audience, it doesn't, to me, speak of a particular concern and could be interpreted in a number of ways: are those unloved children, abused women, aborted foetuses, lost souls, suppressed aspects of your life?. As far as it scaring you, I think the same comments apply as with Peg Lattinville's Needle Stick. The images are coming from within you and it's better to face them and express them than suppress them.


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