MARILYN MONROE

STALE AMSTERDAM’s captivating artwork is a mesmerizing representation of the iconic Hollywood actress. The piece exudes unique energy with its distinctive dripping technique, showcasing the artist’s mastery of unconventional methods. Without the use of a brush, Stale Amsterdam skillfully applies layers of vibrant colors, adding depth and intensity to the portrait. Through this innovative approach, the artist manages to capture the essence of Marilyn Monroe in a fresh and dynamic manner, leaving viewers enchanted by the fusion of technique and subject.”

The artwork is build-up in more than 40 color layers and the background color is soft white with a touch of red and grey. If you look at the artwork up close it’s very abstract. Almost like the work of Jackson Pollock. When you look from a distance the work becomes almost photo-realistic.

About the color palette

I’ve taken two strong elements of the earlier series for this portrait. From 2015 until 2017 my artwork primarily had colorful background layers but the top layers were black, grey, and white. From 2018 until 2020 I opted for softer pastel backgrounds and more expressive and realistically colored portraits. For this series, I’ve combined colorful backgrounds with realistically colored portraits. The best of both worlds.