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Minoan snake goddess painting, mixed media painting of women, ancient Crete, palace of Knossos, sequins, painted on wood

Minoan slaves, bull dancers, broken mirror painting, mixed media painting of women, ancient Crete, palace of Knossos, sequins, painting on wood

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I Could Use A Little Adulation
mixed media painting in acrylics on masonite, beads, mirrors
42 x 48 inches
1994

I did this piece when my 2 boys were busy little guys at about 4 and 6 and of course, I was on the busy overworked mommy hamster wheel. Instead of being the slave, I wanted some slaves! And make them handsome too while you're at it, why not? Hey, a girl can dream, can't she?

I love the unlimited possiblities of mixed media painting. This piece features a "torn paper edge" with ripped masonite, mirrors and beads which create 3d elements.

I started Pavelka Design sewing patterns just after this painting and focused on innovative clothing patterns for the next six years.

 

 

 

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Paula O'Brien is a visual artist who lives in a colorful house in beautiful Gibsons, British Columbia and creates lively colorful paintings, exciting life drawings and innovative textile art. She has retired her art name Pavelka which she used since 1974. Gibsons, BC is on the friendly Sunshine Coast in the Pacific Northwest.
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