Monday, September 08, 2008

Heroes and Heroines


I am happy to present the first paintings of my new series 'Heroes and Heroines.

In this series I am taking modern day people and superimposing the identities of one of the romantic heroes or heroines of our conciousness.

I present them in moments before the great events of their lives for which they are glorified. Their identities are indicated by title and the moment in their story by the accompanying subtitle.

I choose my models based on some hint in their personality that seems to resonate with the figure I eventually paint them as.

Coming soon: Paris, Romeo, Joan of Arc, Romulus, The Libertine, Jezabelle and Alexander the Great.

Helen of Troy (prepared to meet her first suitor)


Oils, Acrylics and Spray Paint on Wood Panel
12"x12"
Price not determined

Dante (knowing what the forest holds)


Oils, Acrylics and Spray Paint on wood Panel
12"x12"
Price not determined

Siddhartha (pausing at his father's gate)


Oils, Acrylics and Spray Paint on wood Panel
12"x12"
Price not determined

Giulietta Capuleti (before she meets the tyrany of love)


Oils, Acrylic and Spray Paint on Wood Panel
12"x12"
Price not determined

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Valentino, Via Boca di Leone, Rome


Charcol on Paper
10"x15"
$25o
Italian gold leaf frame

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Sunday, April 29, 2007

Gucci - Via Mario de Fiori, Rome

Charcol on Paper - 9"x7"

$250

Italian gold leaf frame

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Echavaria Stem

*Donated to Queen of Hearts foundation and sold to benifit Pancreatic Cancer
Charcol on Paper - 9"x7" - $250 value

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Sunday, April 22, 2007

Handcarved African Jars

*SOLD
Charcol on Paper

9"x7.5"
$100
Italian gold leaf frame


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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Moon Cactus, unfinished sketch


Moon Cactus, unfinished sketch
Charcol on paper 9.5"x7"
$80
Italian rustic distressed wood frame

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Peony


Peony
9.5"x7" Antique Oval Frame
$600
From the series 'Model Portraits'
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Thursday, March 29, 2007

Saturday, December 16, 2006

Family Heirloom


Oils on Oak Panel 7.5"x10"

Inherited through the generations.
Thinking of my father
and my mother.

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Friday, December 01, 2006

Peacock Feather


Oils on Oak Panel 3.5"x4.5"

This painting recalls my favorite renaissance portraits by Antonello da Messina and Bottecelli.

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Monday, November 27, 2006

Imitating Madonna Imitating Brando


Oils on Oak Panel 11"x 7"


Joke: What's the difference between when I do this or when Madonna does this?

Punchline: Fame and Fortune!

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Monday, November 20, 2006

After-Bath Glamour



Oils on Oak Panel 8.5"x11"

I've always considered this one of my better looks.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Ennui with an Orvieto Classico

*SOLD*
Oils on Oak Panel
8.5"x11" Unframed

You know sometimes a girl just gets a little bored.

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Friday, November 10, 2006

My Protect Pro-Thermo Optimum-1800 W-Silencer

*SOLD*
Oil on Oak Panel 8.5"x11" Unframed

Who could live without one of these??


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Wednesday, November 08, 2006

The Necklace I Bought in New York

*SOLD*
Oils on Oak Panel 8.5"x10.5" Unframed


I have never been clear about the real purpose of a self-portrait and although I have done many of them in photography, I haven't done many in painting. To me they are like confessions or secrets.

Anyone wishing to commision a portrait is welcome to contact me at delguidicestudio@hotmail.com

Monday, November 06, 2006

Self Portrait With Uncombed Hair

*SOLD

Oil on Oak Panel 11"x13" Framed

Very special frame on this peice! I have been in somewhat of a painting depression. While I love doing the paintings of the day, I really am a portraitist and decided that my vacation from the face was over. As is to be expected, I needed to rest after my vacation so I stopped painting for a few days. Forgive me, those of you faithfuls, who continued to look each day.

Love Helen

ALWAYS $100

SHIPPED FREE FROM ITALY

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