What others say about Pauline Adair and her paintings...
"Pauline Adair is totally at home with the nude.
Her studio is full of sketches and paintings - finished and unfinished -
of the human body. She has been commissioned to paint friends and
members of our family. Pauline not only makes them feel totally at ease
when posing, but the way she portrays them makes them feel quite
comfortable and never embarrassed when others look at the finished work.
Pauline's nudes are more evocative than provocative. Each figure appears
alone and content with her own company. The observer is drawn into the
painting, peering into a private moment captured by the artist. The
viewer is captivated. A purchase is inevitable! To own a Pauline Adair
is to have in your possession a very personal treasure. Created by an
artist who passionately believes in putting so much of herself into her
intimate portrayal of the engaging human form." -
" The human form is a difficult subject for
artists to paint. The artworks convey Pauline's love of this subject
matter. The delicate touch of another female shows through in her
selection of appealing poses and tasteful handling of the paintings. The
artworks are rendered with a pleasing softness in colour and tone. The
focal point of the figures is worked in a softness that matches the
ambience of the models' poses. There is a minimal approach outside the
figure with few props to distract." -
"To let oneself be totally immersed in viewing
the exhibition, for a time, had the effect of transporting my physical
being to another realm. In viewing the art created by Pauline, one can
fully appreciate the artist's dedication to her creative expression of
the beauty of the human form." -
"Pauline's rare talent for capturing true line
breathed life into each beautifully executed nude study. Delicately
etched in charcoal or pastel or washed in watercolour, each piece will
withstand the test of time and be a joy to own." -
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"Pauline Adair's ability to capture the emotion
of her model draws the eye and heart of the viewer. She works deftly in
a number of media and displays a high level of expertise in mixing these
to create a subtle emotive lure of light and shadow. Bodies never looked
better!" - . |