Up for sale from a recent estate in Honolulu this 2006 New Zealand expressive colorful large portrait painting of a young woman and a young man possibly siblings that was created by the well known artist Mark Olsen (born 1962). The condition is described above - for more details please check the photos.
Measurements:
Canvas 39.5 inches x 39.5 inches
More about the artist:
Mark Olsen (born 12 October 1962 in Auckland, New Zealand) is an expressive portrait artist.
Mark Olsen paintings often contain quirky characters, with emphasis on textures and contours. Mark Olsen was a finalist in the 2004/2006 New Zealand Portrait Gallery Awards and the 2003 Wallace Art Awards and the winner of the 2007 Telecom Regional Art Awards.
His work appeared on the cover of the Auckland White Pages telephone directory in 2007. He sold four pieces of art as a result and was a judge for the following year's Yellow Art Awards.
He was one of 60 artists featured in New Zealand's Favourite Artists in 2006.
Treasured by first time buyers and collectors alike, Mark paints expressive oil portraits of quirky characters, with textures and contours that compel you to reach out for the surface.
Mark infuses his subjects with inner light so their personality shines from the canvas, inviting the viewer into the characters' imaginary world. Mark was a finalist in the 2004/2006/2008 biannual New Zealand Portrait Gallery Awards and the 2003 Wallace Art Awards.
He was invited to hold a solo exhibition at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London in February 2004 and his works hang in many private collections in New Zealand, Australia, UK and the US.
Artist Statement:
Like you, I love the marvel that is art. I am often asked where I get my ideas from, but I experience it the other way around: the ideas get me. The art of creating a character on canvas is a journey of discovery each time. I never know exactly who the personality will be until we meet at the end. The work is finished when the painting looks back at me.
This past year has been full of new realizations. I have discovered that unrelated things become more interesting when fused together. That it is easier to see when you are not looking. Painting with the canvas upside down or looking through a mirror provides a new perspective. Shutting my eyes allows me to see more.
Creating art is not about finding freedom, it is about finding obstacles. By putting aside doubt and doing what I cannot yet do, I learn how to do it. When things seem under control I realize I am not pushing myself enough. By continuing to follow my bliss I have discovered the images you see. I am humbled by my success to date and the demand for my work.
Thank you for sharing this journey with me.

Item specifics
Seller Notes
“The painting is in excellent pre-owned condition, no frame, very minor abrasions on the edge, ready ... Read moreabout the seller notes“The painting is in excellent pre-owned condition, no frame, very minor abrasions on the edge, ready to hang” Read Lessabout the seller notes
Size
Large (up to 60in.)
Region of Origin
New Zealand
Artist
Mark Olsen (born 1962)
Style
Expressive
Listed By
Dealer or Reseller
Unit of Sale
Single-Piece Work
Painting Surface
Canvas
Material
Oil
Date of Creation
2000-Now
Year of Production
2006
Features
Signed, Wrap around stretchers
Width (Inches)
39.5
Color
Multi-Color
Subject
Children & Infants
Original/Licensed Reproduction
Original
Height (Inches)
39.5
Type
Painting

Reserve: $999.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of$450.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: Flat-rate of $750.00 to anywhere in the world.

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Location: This item ships fromHawaii

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