Red Nude on Black Original Painting by artist Martina Shapiro

In this video you can watch me create my painting Red Nude on Black, starting with a blank canvas. I paint from my imagination and don't use any models. I start painting directly on an empty canvas, inventing the shapes and lines as I paint. It is a very dramatic and sensual abstract nude painting with a lot of texture and free, expressionist brushstrokes. This nude has a strong 'presence' and almost appears to be moving. I painted her in rich and sumptuous Fauve colors with strong color contrasts of reds, yellows and oranges and with fluid and sensual lines and contrasts of both transparent and shiny black acrylic paint. You can visit my website for more information: www.MartinaShapiro.com

Abstract Girl - Ink Drawing in real time

Shows how I create an abstract girl drawing in ink on paper from my imagination. In a following video clip I finish this painting with acrylic colors.

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Watch me paint

This is a short clip from a TV documentary (January 2007) that profiled me as an artist. I filmed this with my digital camera as it was playing on my TV so the quality is not very good.

It shows how I created my painting Abstract Nude With Pink Lips". I used Chinese ink brush for the ink lines and acrylic paint for the color. I put the paper on the floor and bend over it when I paint - it gives me more freedom of movement and makes it easier to 'let go'. I create instinctively and try to use my subconscious as much I as can. Sometimes magic happens and it works on the first try as you see in this video clip. I might post more videos if I can get someone to film me when I paint :)

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Thinking Of Picasso, original painting - SOLD



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- painted in ink and acrylic paint on heavy weight, acid free watercolor paper, Size: 18 x 24 inches (46cm x 61cm).

I was thinking of Picasso when I created this painting and there is something about this blue nude that is Picasso-like - you get that kind of feeling of raw strength, passion and intensity from this painting.

Brunette Nude On Green - Ink and acrylic painting - SOLD

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 "Brunette Nude On Green", original painting, painted in ink and acrylic paint on heavy weight, acid free watercolor paper, size 9" x 12" inches .

This is a very striking painting/drawing on paper. The ink line drawing is spontaneous and raw and very expressive. The acrylic paint is bright and vibrant and gives the painting texture. The heavy weight paper shows through in many places providing additional texture and interest.

This painting has been sold.