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by Jayne Somogy
$42.50
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Our luxuriously soft beach towels are made from brushed microfiber with a 100% cotton back for extra absorption. The top of the towel has the image printed on it, and the back is white cotton. Our beach towels are available in two different sizes: beach towel (32" x 64") and beach sheet (37" x 74").
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This is a portrait of Nina Mae McKinney(1912-1967). I'll bet you've never heard of her; I hadn't until just recently, and that's too bad. She was... more
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Machine wash cold and tumble dry with low heat.
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This is a portrait of Nina Mae McKinney(1912-1967). I'll bet you've never heard of her; I hadn't until just recently, and that's too bad. She was one of the first African-American film stars, and obviously an extravagantly beautiful woman. Most of her success came in Europe because 1930's racist Hollywood was afraid to use her in glamorous starring roles. Did I exaggerate her eyes for this portrait? I did not! Even though I often do that, her eyes were naturally that large and gorgeous. She was known as "The Black Garbo."
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I create whimsical, graphic, stylized, often Asian-inspired & sometimes jeweled or embellished interpretations of people, animals, ethnic subjects, objects/still lifes. Art, like life, should SPARKLE! I sign my work 'SOMOGYI' the ethnically-correct version of my Hungarian surname, and I often incorporate my signature into the design of the art itself. I earned a degree in theater from the U. of Wisconsin, an additional degree, summa cum laude, in fashion design from FIDM/Los Angeles, and turned to creating art seriously in 2014 upon retiring from jobs in office administration and free time spent dancing, singing and acting. I have a passion for the exotic--music, dance, food, people--and for exploring other cultures and eras, which is...
$42.50
Jayne Somogy
Thank you, Scott, for the feature in "FAA Portrait Gallery"--appreciate the support and promotion!
Susan Esbensen
Expressive portrait that is eye catching! Nicely done Jayne!
Jayne Somogy replied:
Appreciate your kind comment, Susan!
Genevieve Esson
Lovely work! So beautiful! v/f
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you, Genevieve, for your comment and your support!
Mario Carini
Gotta love those expressive eyes! A lovely portrait indeed and a good medium.
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you, Mario. I think the portrait turned out fairly well, but yet is somewhat less than her exceptional beauty.
Michel Verhoef
Looking forward to it...thanks for your enthousiasm !!
Michel Verhoef
A great discovery Jayne !! Beautiful eyes indeed....and done so well again...:-)
Jayne Somogy replied:
Thank you so much, Michel--she's actually even much prettier than I made her here! I may do another portrait of her eventually--such a great subject.