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36" X 36" (Canvas) Norma Jean Baker - My attempt at channeling her innocent and happier early days (as seen in her Andre de Dienes photos). Standing on an elevated plateau overlooking a distant village and body of water. The elegant dress (unusual in this setting), sunglasses, and part calm - part threatening skies, symbolize conflict and the barriers between the isolated, often troubled soul and the popular persona portrayed to the mass public.
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Christine brand 02 Aug 2007
I love that you call her by her real name, she was an orphan that Hollywood took advantage of, her innocent heart wanting love so much and freely giving it, she did not realize fully what the tax of the world would do...Norma never had anyone to truly cherish her for her soul and seems she was never taught to value herself for the women and child that she was...I am sure the Angels have her now and she no longer cries, great sensitive work, John...Now if they could only see her for her true beauty.Chas Sinklier 31 Jul 2007
Andre could sure snap a foto, eh? Think I get that coffee table book out and reminisce for awhile - thanks John :0)Jerry 03 Jul 2007
Very delightful portrait and colors!helen tyralik 02 Jul 2007
wonderful portraitAnneke Hut 01 Jul 2007
The background is marvellous and the portrait of Norma is really great. Wonderful piece of art, John.Lawrence Hickman 01 Jul 2007
great job great compositioncynthia berridge 01 Jul 2007
given her right name beautiful art workannette steens 01 Jul 2007
very nice painting!