BLISS

BLISS

A cloudless blue sky of a spatial blue that contains a distinctive quality of nocturnal light, purveyed for by the divine radiance of the Moon that's rendered here, but also emerging from the depths of infinity, - "This dim light that falls from the stars"- Corneille - , are characteristic of the Mediterranean seafront and of Martine's work, making it instantly identifiable and accessible. Whilst the Moon fills a function in the lighting and composition of the painting, its full shape and radiance evoke integrity, generosity, warmth, while the clear horizon elicits serenity, purity and hope, an opportunity for respite from the idiosyncrasies of this world.

Technique:

Martine Martel has adopted oil, applied in a smooth texture, as if to soften the rough edges of the human drama that constitutes her daily fare. Her technique consists in layering, on canvas, veils of home-made glazes of pigments and oil, in subtle variations of hues, one by one atop of each other.

The colour glazes may be gossamer-thin, but stratified in multiple coats they alternately evoke the infinite depth of the universe or the rich translucency of stained glass. Indeed, much in the manner of a stained glass window, light seems to infuse the color from behind. In effect, the bright light of the Cote d’Azur is IN the color and dominates her work, impacting the viewer's senses and emotions.

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martine martel
10 years ago
martine martel Artist, Business, Painter
Grazie mille, Gabriele!:-))
Gabriele Donelli
10 years ago
E'un'opera molto suggestiva e poetica. Complimenti!
Tano Licata
10 years ago
Tano Licata Artist
Saranno i colori che hai usato per questo dipinto che io amo molto, ma la definisco un'opera eccezionale nella composizione e nelle tonalità....Complimenti!!
martine martel
11 years ago
martine martel Artist, Business, Painter
Thank you so much Stefania! I'm pleased you like my work!
Stefania Rinaldi
11 years ago
excellent!!
martine martel
11 years ago
martine martel Artist, Business, Painter
Thank you so much, Paul, for your appreciative comments. They mean a lot to me, especially coming from a fine artist like yourself!!
Paul Brotherton
11 years ago
Paul Brotherton Designer, Painter
Fine technique; beautiful colour and blending.....
nice text too.....lovely work!
martine martel
11 years ago
martine martel Artist, Business, Painter
Grazie Mille, Antonio et buon giornata!
Antonio Stricagnoli
11 years ago
semplicissimo e bello

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