Martin Shaw from "Ladder of Swords"

[artconserv]

Martin Shaw as Don DeMarco from "Ladder of Swords"
oil painting on canvas board
12" - h x 9"-w
Work Safe!


Many thanks to Jaicen for her beautiful copy of Ladder of Swords. I couldn't have painted this without her help. You're the best, Hon!

Comments

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Oh, simply gorgeous! How I'll miss all your work at Close Quarters.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

You won't be there? Oh, dear! I was looking forward to seeing you. Rats! :-/

I'm glad you liked the painting. Martin Shaw is just beautiful in this role. I hope to paint him from "Apparitions" in the next few months. So many beautiful men, so little time!

Hope you're doing well! Take care, Hon!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Lorraine, I loved this. I wish I had unlimited funds this year. Darn plumbing. I was tempted with Beautiful Bodie, but it's a good thing that I didn't spend the money. I got home and had to fix a tooth yesterday to the tune of $1,100! *sigh* But there will be other cons and more art in my future, I'm sure.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, I'm so sorry to hear about your broken tooth! And yes, there will be more cons and artwork. I want to do more of him in this role but getting a good, clear screenshot is difficult, even with the better DVD. :-/

Hope you're doing better! Hang in there and see you soon!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[metabolick.livejournal.com]

Lovely! My favorite MS role (and look) after Ray Doyle.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I think he was absolutely gorgeous in this role, too. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[sobelle.livejournal.com]

OMG! FANTASTIC! ...and yes, I'm shouting!! =D

I thought he was gorgeous in this part and you've totally captured it.

Finally? WOW! (I'll just be over here staring at it for a while)

::is mesmerized::

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

So glad you liked it!! :-) Many thanks for your kind comments!! :-) He was breathtakingly beautiful at this point in his career, I think. :-)

Thank you again!!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[andreathelion.livejournal.com]

*THUD* Absolutely amazing. You did a brilliant job :D
Thank you and thanks to Jaicen for the help as well.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Many thanks indeed to Jaicen, indeed. :-) And thank you for your very kind comment! :-)
I appreciate you coming by very much.
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh now that is something to wake up to... Don DeMarco is my favourite MS character after Ray Doyle, and ohhhh but you've done him justice here! Those sunset colours, and the look in his eyes, oh and the texture of it all... You know, this might almost be my favourite of your pieces now! Thank you so much!

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your lovely comment about this painting and I'm very pleased you liked it. :-) I've got a print for you whenever you want it! :-)

Take care and please get me your address when you get a chance. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Right, and then there's this one as I work my way backwards through my f'list. *g* Oh, my goodness. Okay, this is going to sound weird. You've totally captured him here--and the colors and lighting are fantastic, by the way--but I think what I like best about it is that it conveys to me Don DeMarco, but not Martin Shaw. And I love that. You've captured the character. That's absolutely amazing. Thank you! (And you now probably think I'm insane, so I'll just sidle away here...*g*)

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! Sorry for the delay in answering--it's been crazy since I got back from MW. I'm so pleased you liked this -- I think MS looks his best ever in this movie and I'm glad you think I was able to capture the character. MS did an amazing job with the role and I was captivated by his performance. So glad you liked it. :-) I hope to see you at Close Quarters?? :-)

Take care and thanks again!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[elizaria.livejournal.com]

I have no idea who this is but you've done an amazing job yet again with shades and lights, expressive eyes and the coloring of his face.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you liked it, even though you don't know who he is. :-) You might check out some of the Pros DVDs--he was a cutie when younger, but got better looking as he got older. ;-)

Thanks for your comment! I appreciate your time!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[caffyolay.livejournal.com]

That's stunning too!

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it! :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[arnie1967.livejournal.com]

He looks almost like a pirate in this one. I haven't seen "Ladder of Swords" so I don't know if he is.

Wonderful picture. You always manage to make them look so true to life.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Hon! He does look like a pirate but he was more gypsy, actually. His character was an out-of-work circus performer and he was drop dead gorgeous in this role, I think. :-)

I'll write again this weekend--the feeling of being brain dead is lifting. Slowly, though.

XXXOOO
Lorraine

[rosie55.livejournal.com]

Just breathtaking and you have really captured the personality of Don deMarco. Thank you so much for sharing this - I love MS in this role!

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

I also loved MS in this role--he was gorgeous and gave a magnificient performance. The movie deserves more attention than it received, I think. I'm so glad you liked this painting and thanks so much for your lovely comment. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

That really is gorgeous.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I'm very pleased you liked it and thank you for your comment. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[birggitt.livejournal.com]

Oh, my! Such a fantastic painting! *stares* *happy sigh* *keeps staring*

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Tahnk you very much!! ;-) Love your icon!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[enkiduts.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous. I love the play of light on Shaw's features and glinting off the earring.

to die for!

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, Hon! I'm hoping to catch up a bit this weekend and will be in touch again. Take care and talk to you again soon!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

You've posted some absolutely wonderful examples of your work today, but this one has to be my favourite (well, it would be, wouldn't it? *g*)

As others have said, you've captured him perfectly. I really can't find the words to express how beautiful I think this is. Thank you so much for posting it!

By the way, I don't know if you're aware of it but this particular LJ entry of yours was picked up in my daily 'Martin Shaw' Google Alert. I just thought I'd let you know in case you weren't keen on your LJ posts being advertised out there in the big wide world!

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

I guess this one would be your favorite indeed! ;-) I'm very pleased you liked it and thank you for your lovely comments about it. :-) I didn't realize this would be picked up by a Google Alert--never even heard of Google Alerts before, but I don't mind that it was advertised that way. My slash stuff has warnings and aren't really very explicit. Also, my mother knows what I do, so that's all that matters!! ;-) Thanks for letting me know, however. :-)

Take care and thank you again for stopping by!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[windrain10.livejournal.com]

Terrific job - but when don't you do a terrific job :) I've never seen MS in this but you did a marvelous job painting him.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

You're such a sweetie. :-) Thanks for your lovely comments! If you want a copy of the DVD, please let me know and I'll share it with you. You might enjoy it, as MS looks positively gorgeous in this.

Hope you're doing well and I'm looking forward to seeing you at CQ!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[cybel]

Just gorgeous!

I'm the proud owner of S. Lovett's original Gypsy, also Martin in Ladder of Swords, and your version just makes me smile and smile!

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Lucky you to have that original of Suzan's! I've got a print, but it's never the same, is it? I'm so pleased you Liked this one, too. :-) Thank you for taking the time to comment--I appreciate it very much!
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[leyna55.livejournal.com]

This is by far my favourite of your latest set. The dramatic lighting, the colours and your technique, here. I love the brush strokes of his beard and around his left eye. Maybe its because, due to the wider range of colours used, I can see your paint strokes more clearly - and admire them?

I like Martin Shaw well enough, though not a particular fan, but I'd put this one on my wall in a heartbeat, as a stunning piece of art.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much, Hon! I hope you're doing well. I appreciate your lovely comments and thank you for coming by and taking the time to leave them. RL has been kicking me to the curb lately and so have been absent from LJ for many months. Are you still doing SGA? Your pieces were wonderful. :-) I hope to get some more time after July and will try to catch up. Thank you again for coming by and for your very kind support. I appreciate it very much.
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

*THUD* Did I ever mention how much I love your artwork? And you've been quite a busy bee lately too. Thank you so much for sharing all those wonderful paintings with us *hugs*

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

You are such a sweetheart! Thank you so much for your lovely comments! I appreciate you coming by to comment very much! :-) I love your icon! :-)
XXXOOO
LOrraine

[shooting2kill.livejournal.com]

I'm *almost* lost for words and I'm so impressed with this! It's luscious and gorgeous - just like him - and you've managed to capture that sense of wonder and optimism which the character seemed to have. Thank you!

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you like it! Thank you for your kind words. :-) I'm pleased that you think I've captured some of the character that MS put into the role--he was marvelous and very inspiring. :-)

Thanks again for taking the time to write! I appreciate it very much. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[sunray45.livejournal.com]

I hope you don't mind me commenting but I saw a reference to this painting in a comment made by byslantedlight. As Don de Marco is one of my favourite characters played by Martin Shaw, I just had to have a look.

You really have captured him beautifully. It looks as if he is sitting by a fire the way you have the lighting on his face. I'm not good with words, but just had to say how much I adore this. :)

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for coming by! I appreciate your lovely comments very much. :-) I think Martin Shaw is beyond gorgeous in this role and I'm glad you think I captured some of that. Thank you again for coming by and letting me know you liked it. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[asymphototropic.livejournal.com]

Glorious brushwork. The subject breathes and moves and commands the canvas. Just perfect.

[good to see you and yours, much huggishness]

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Good to see you, too! :-) I've been busy with RL but have been thinking a lot about you, your sister and all. Hope things are good with everyone. Thank you so much for stopping by--I've been so absent from LJ but hope to do better after July. I'm looking forward to what you've been doing, especially. I love your work and have missed reading it.

Take care and my best to you and yours! :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[erushi.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's gorgeous. Marvelous brushwork, and the lighting's stunning.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so pleased that you like it. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine

[ancastar.livejournal.com]

Everything you do is gorgeous, Lorraine. But this is particularly ::thud:: worthy. ;-)

[ma-donna196.livejournal.com]

Beautiful man. Stunning work of art. Jaw droppingly gorgeous. I've adored your illustrations for years, Lorraine.

[mysteriousaliwz.livejournal.com]

Beautiful.

[artconserv.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you coming by to comment. :-)
XXXOOO
Lorraine