Marilyn Monroe

[Jazz]

This is my latest bust which I have had the pleasure of painting. She is painted in oils over acrylics. I hope you like her.

John.

 

[samson]

Great work

 

[Stephan]

Good Haircolour. Like her.

 

[Nap]

Looks really good like the badge on the jacket

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Dekiman]

Great likenees.
she does look like one of the most beatiufull woman of all times.

 

[arj]

Nicely finished.
Good face, leather and badges.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Perseas]

Excellent work John!
Congratulations!!!

 

[kansas kid]

Oh wow, John: You have done a beautiful job on the
bust of one of my all time favorite film stars. She looks
just beautiful. And the way you got that sheen on the
jacket is just so so fine. Congrats, Rick

 

[John Bowery]

Beautiful and great bleached blonde.
Cheers
John

 

[Joe55]

John, she looks super !

Now you have pushed me to get one of these !

Joe

 

[alamac]

Very nice indeed
Cheers
Al

 

[swralph]

Very nice work,love the hair.

 

[Jazz]

Thanks for your comments folks. I have to say that Marilyn is one of the hardest busts I've ever painted. I'm used to putting lots of shading and shadows on my pieces, but Marilyn is very light skinned with platinum blonde hair. She was very much a challenge but I'm also very grateful to my wife for my lovely birthday present.

 

[Viking Bob]

You have done a good job with the brushes, she looks fantastic.
Bob

 

[chippy]

I like this a lot John , She was a beautiful women and your painting has shown this .
chippy

 

[Jazz]

I have recently been contacted by Sang-Eon Lee from Life Miniatures who designed and sculpted this bust. He told me that he liked my version and wants to include images of it on his website to which of course I am honoured. For a simple painter such as me this is like winning a Gold at Euro and I am happy that Sang-Eon likes my work. I must say that the sculpting of all Life Miniatures busts is exceptional and they are a joy to paint. Thank you to Sang-Eon for contacting me and to everyone who have made such positive comments, and of course to my wife Beverley who bought me the bust for my birthday. It has turned out to be one of the best.

 

[Viking Bob]

Well done John, its nice to be appreciated by the talented Sang-Eon Lee.

Bob

 

[smudger1960]

Lovely piece of work john,this looks a difficult bust to paint but you have done a great job on it

 

[Jazz]

Thanks guys.

 

[Mariobusta]

lovely paint work .

Neil