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Posted by M.R.N. on July 9, 2012
Simple Pleasures
Sheila
Venice
Sleep
Faith in the Wilderness
Jacqueline
Julie With Gold Band
Gilda’s Birthday
Sheryl
The Spike Puller
Andrea
Gilda With Hat
Gilda, Victoria And Barbie
Bound
Golden Rails
Magic Hour
Bridgeport
Sunset
Self Portrait
Self Portrait
© Jon deMartin
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Bruce said
This fellow reminds me of Edward Hopper and it’s not just the obvious reminiscence invoked by the diner scene in “Simple Pleasures.” It’s also the people, clad and unclad, positioned in front of open windows (“Venice,” “Faith in the Wilderness,” “Jacqueline,” “Andrea”) and the portrayal of an ordinary, workaday world (“The Spike Puller,” “Golden Rails,” “Magic Hour,” “Bridgeport”).
By the way (and not to detract at all from this artist; several of Mr. deMartin’s pictures are now in my permanent virtual collection*), I encourage the blogger to consider expanding her Edward Hopper section : https://americangallery.wordpress.com/category/hopper-edward/ There is so much more Hopper out there! Readers who doubt this should Google Images for “Edward Hopper paintings.”
* Alas, one of which is not “Venice” although I love this painting. Absolutely beautiful in more ways than one! However, I keep my picture collection “G” rated (or “PG” at worst) because of: 1) Posterity, in case I suddenly kick the bucket and my kids go through the collection on my laptop to see what Dad was up to, and 2) Propriety, because I use my picture collection as my slideshow screen saver at work. (Boss: “Say, Bruce, where is that report I asked you for . . . Holy Smokes, who’s that? And why is your screen saver on anyway?”)
Anyway, well done, Mr. deMartin.
Suzay Lamb said
I started republishing the insufficient and partial posts of this blog’s first period (October 2007 – February 2009), with a wider choice and better resolution of the paintings. It will take some time but, considering that “suddenly kick the bucket” is not in my plans, I will. Hopper’s section will be properly expanded, like the ones of all other painters treated in that period.
p.s.: deMartin’s “Venice” is fantastically beautiful. Your kids will understand its presence in your collection. However, about your boss, I wouldn’t put my hand on fire. What a dilemma!
Bruce said
Yes, I might just take the chance . . .