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Paris Blues

Posted on April 6, 2013 by pamelaallegretto

PARIS BLUES   This is Pierre, the saxophone player who has lost his lover to another man (a drummer) and he’s playing the blues while drowning his sorrows in cheap wine and cigarettes. The original 16″x20″ acrylic painting on wrapped … Continue reading →

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De-Constructing David

Posted on August 25, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

DE-CONSTRUCTING DAVID Occasionally, I like to select a well-known person or image and scale it down to minimal lines, allowing the viewer’s eyes to fill in the gaps.  Michelangelo’s David seemed perfect for this exercise. The original has been sold, … Continue reading →

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GUARDIANS

Posted on August 18, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

GUARDIANS This painting is a first draft book cover for “Midnight And The Magical Prairie Schooner”  written by my dear friend Denis Gessing.  Information on purchasing this exciting and engaging novel can be found at:  http://www.olteller.com The original painting is … Continue reading →

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RIPOSE – 2 – FEMALE NUDE

Posted on August 5, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

My inspiration for painting this minimalist Nude stems from the abstract paper cutouts by Matisse and Paul Klee’s suggestion to “Take a line for a walk.” Yes, I know, repose is spelled with an “e,” but spelling the word correctly … Continue reading →

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SLIDING DOWN RAINBOW

Posted on July 26, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

SLIDING DOWN RAINBOW Have you ever stopped to admire a rainbow when suddenly out of the corner of your eye a spark of light appears at the top, hesitates a moment, and then dashes down one side and disappears?  Don’t … Continue reading →

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San Gimignano

Posted on July 16, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

PAINTING IN ITALY / SAN GIMIGNANO   San Gimignano is a feast for artists who seek diversity.  The views from this Tuscan hill town are breathtaking, especially the explosive red sunsets.  In town, the Piazza della Cisterna and it’s connecting … Continue reading →

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Ripose 1

Posted on June 28, 2012 by pamelaallegretto

I have always admired Matisse.  His flurry of primary colors never cease to thrill me.  And I find it exciting that he deliberately flouted the conventional rules of drawing and perspective.  I like the fact that he continued to develop … Continue reading →

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