Malia PettitDoubtful, Oil Painting2023
2023
About the Item
Artist Comments
A woman wears a face of uncertainty, with slightly furrowed eyebrows and a contemplative gaze. Bold and powerful brushstrokes with vivid oil colors capture the intensity of her emotion. The portrait evokes a feeling of intrigue and second-guessing. The artwork comes with a Larson-Juhl Finn matte natural wood frame measuring 1.25 inches deep and 0.75 inches thick.
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 resides in Louisiana after having lived in both California and England for several 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: portrait, hair, woman, eyes, face, people, vintage, oil painting, brown
Doubtful
Malia Pettit
Oil painting on flat wood panel
Natural wood edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
12.75 in. h x 12.75 in. w x 1.25 in. d
1 lbs. 4 oz.
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- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Condition:Doubtful. Malia Pettit. Oil painting on flat wood panel. Natural wood edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
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- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Medford, MA
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