Capturing Marilyn Monroe: A Timeless Watercolor Portrait, 11x14 Original Watercolor
As an artist, I consider Marilyn Monroe to be one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. With her blonde bombshell persona, she became an emblem of the era's sexual revolution and a popular sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s. In this watercolor painting, I sought to capture her timeless beauty and sensuality in a fresh and contemporary way. Instead of using traditional line work, I allowed the paint to take center stage, using color and brushstroke to create a portrait that is as vivid and striking as the woman herself.
This piece comes matted and framed in a simple black frame with a white mat, making it easy to display in any room of your home or office. The actual size of the watercolor painting is 11 x 14, but the frame is 16 x 20. I always aim to leave parts of my canvas "unfinished" to allow the viewer to use their imagination and build their own interpretation of the piece. This series is particularly special to me as I love capturing gesture lines on paper and bringing them to life with splashes of watercolor.
A little more about this original art:
⭐️ Image Size: 11" x 14"
⭐️ Watercolor on 100% Cotton Strathmore Cold Press Paper
⭐️ Hand-Signed by Artist
⭐️ This original comes FRAMED. Simple black frame with white mat.
Please be aware that actual colors may vary slightly from those shown due to the nature of handmade products in addition to how individual computer monitor settings display colors.
Copyright © Brenden Sanborn. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction rights do not transfer with sale.
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Artwork Details
This is an original, one of a kind artwork created by Brenden Sanborn. Each piece is hand painted using professional grade materials, including watercolor, ink, charcoal, acrylic, oil, or mixed media depending on the work.
All originals are signed by the artist. Dimensions and medium are listed in the product description above.
Unless otherwise noted, artwork is sold unframed to allow collectors to choose framing that suits their space.
Color may vary slightly depending on screen settings. Additional images or detail photos are available upon request.
Shipping & Care
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For long term preservation, Brenden has written a detailed care guide for collectors outlining how to properly frame and protect original watercolor and ink artwork. You can find this article in The Collector’s Guide section of the website.
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