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Marilyn by dian bernardo

Marilyn

© dian bernardo

Original acrylic painting 12"x16" on a canvas board......One of the greatest sex symbols of all time. If I painted her without her Hollywood look, you would never recognize her. But her eyes tell you who she really was. A sad, scared and lonely person. Possibly a victim of destiny, but mostly of herself. I have always been fascinated of what goes on behind the scenes in life.

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beautiful blonde figurative hollywood lavender lonely marilyn monroe portrait sad sensuous sex symbol

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Gorgeous portrait of Marilyn. Dian!!!! You can see a vulnerability in her eyes...she was a victim of so many circumstances and so many people...I always thought that her abilities as an actress were too often overlooked because of her sex symbol image...well, I'm enjoying her memory right now, thanks to this beautiful portrait...very nicely done, Dian....5***** for you!!! -George

1 month ago

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. I certainly agree that she was an over exploited person and should also be remembered for her other good qualities.

1 month

wow so beautiful portraited Dian five stars for this one

1 month

many thanks for your wonderful comments.

1 month

first class dian...phil...

1 month

Thanks so much Phil, for your lovely comments.

1 month

awesome work!!!!!

1 month

Many thanks for your lovely comments.

1 month

Very beautiful!!! love the earrings!!

1 month

Thanks so much for your nice comments.

1 month

daniel perkowski

amazing style !!! greatly done

1 month

Many thanks for your lovely comments on my art.

1 month

Dian, congratulation you created a great painting, you had capture her beautiful sad eyes, her sexual mouth, hair, you had brough her back to live. 5*****
Tony Blacetti

1 month

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. Yes, I do want to remember Marilyn for her good qualities that Hollywood never made much of.

1 month

love the eyes!

1 month

Thanks so much for your lovely comment.

1 month

Fabulous Dian, as all your women!!******

1 month

Many thanks for your lovely comments

1 month

Great job! Those earrings are gorgeous.

1 month

Thanks for your great comments.

1 month

Love this icon from 20.centery!Really sooooo beautiful actress and soooo beautiful portrait!Love this face full with female beauty!Bravo!5***** and kind regards from me,Ankica

1 month

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. Best wishes.

1 month

I love the eyes, the face is very fresh, love the energy created!

1 month

Many thanks for your lovely comments.

1 month

Brilliant,the eyes are stunning,A great portrait 5*****

1 month

I appreciate your wonderful comments.

1 month

William Alexander

Wonderful tribute. Great artistic talent!

1 month

Many thanks for your wonderful comments

1 month

A beautiful painting of Marilyn!In all these years I never knew her eyes were brown,must have been the black and white movies....5*

1 month

Thanks for your lovely comments. I hope her eyes are brown. I came across a photo of her in an old copy of ladies home journal and was inspired to paint her. As far as I could see, she had brown eyes? Best wishes.

1 month

My hair is flat, so I like seeing BIg hair. In fact, in my own work, the women have to have big hair or it's about the hair in some way. Great job on all parts of this work.

1 month

Thanks for your great comments.

1 month

A gorgeous depiction of a manufactured lady,so sad.

1 month

Thanks for your wonderful comments on my art.

1 month

there is something unusual and special in your marilyn. i love the colours.

1 month

I humbly appreciate your wonderful comments. Best wishes.

1 month

Marilyn remains a classic!

1 month

Many thanks for your wonderful comments.

1 month

wow...beautiful likenes... love it.

1 month

Thanks for your lovely comment. I really appreciate it.

1 month

Norma Jean - she was a beautiful but lonely soul - you did a good job on this painting. She has always fascinated me too.

1 month

Thanks so much for your great comments.

1 month

Beautiful portrait of a beautiful hollywood star.

1 month

I appreciate your wonderful comments.

1 month

barbara leavitt

she is perfect..I love her anyway but this is such a great portrait of her..andy warhol has nothing on you..

1 month

Wow, what a great compliment. I really appreciate your really wonderful compliments. Best best wishes.

1 month

Unmistakenly Madelyn! Those eyes give it away. Have you ever listen to a song by Elton John called "Good Bye, Norma Jean"?

1 month

I appreciate your great comments, and yes I have heard the song many times. Elton John is one of my favorites.

1 month

Marilyn..a beauty...vulnerable...wonderful painting...5*

1 month

I appreciate your great comments.

1 month

you have not only captured the likeness but a really nice feeling and gesture.

1 month

Many thanks for your lovely comments.

1 month

this is really nice and very realistic! i like her face and eyes.
debi

1 month

I appreciate your lovely comments on my art.

1 month

Paul Waddington

Fantastic portrait Dian, well worth my 5***** Paul.

1 month

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments.

1 month

Wow, she´s got the look, Dian! Excellent portrait! 5 shining stars for this work and lots of love from Lila

1 month

Many thanks for your great comments. Best wishes.

1 month

Dolores Gaskell

You really captured her beauty. This is so wonderful. Every detail down to the earings. 5*'s.

1 month

Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I really appreciate it.

1 month

Priscilla M Norris

Fabulous work Dian, captured her beautifully. she was at her best in..."The Seven year Itch" seen it many times..Brilliant script. Well done my friend. 5*****

20 days

Many thanks for your great comments. Best wishes, Dian

20 days

Yes I agree with you dian,she is actually a victum of Hollywood society,but she is acutally a scared country girl hiding her own feeling behind the brave face.Y had caputured that.Well done my friend.5x5x5 stars!!!!!!
Raymond.

20 days

Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. I really appreciate it.

19 days

Very nicely done portrait dian. The eyes are so special. I like the soft touches in your paintings.

19 days

Many thanks for your lovely comments.

19 days

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