| Ma Ly . Portrait Artist |
"My art is primarily
oil portraiture on canvas and includes commissioned family and posthumous portraits, as well as
celebrities, sport, historical / political figures and ethnic original paintings, done in a realistic style.
While oil is my preferred medium because of the
incomparable brilliant colors and texture it offers, I work equally in acrylic, pastel, graphite pencil and gouache.
Portraiture has always been my favorite subject matter and will remain an infinite field of constant artistic learning, practice and discovery.
All of my clients are unique, and for each of them I strive to
produce a portrait expressing at once the palpable and the nuanced reality of
their personalities as well as their intrinsic beauty.
Therefore, each creation and depiction process is a challenging work, beyond the mere and utmost accurate replicas.
Every portrait is a pleasant study and exploration of the anatomy of a
face with its particular details, various textures, unexpected shapes, astonishing nuances of the skin colors, rich variety of contrasts and subtle array of pastel tones. The
most prominent reward is when the painting appears to be a photo, only
made possible by the absence of visible brushstrokes and appropriate
use of light and shadow, then the viewer will forget the technique to
only be lured by the subject itself.
My
endeavor is to give my patrons the highest degree of enriched realism
as possible for a portrait, in turn, that is clearly a significant
contribution to their legacies.
Between exhibitions, I welcome commissions for ACEO (Art Cards, Editions and Originals) and subjects
In addition, I am available for private art lessons.”
Born in Laos in 1970, of hmong origin, Ma Ly relocated right after the Vietnam War in France, where he received all his educational and artistic background. He lived in different cities and did different jobs in different fields, which leaded him to open his mind to the world and to many different forms of art. Largely self-taught artist, he practiced several medium and technique and painted any kind of subjects before focusing mainly on oil portraiture.
In 2007, he became a professional artist, specializing in realistic portraits and artwork. In June 2008, he settled with his wife May Lee in Fresno, California, where they operate their art business: Colligo Studio.
His commissioned paintings are in private collections in France and in California. His work has appeared in several art shows and venues in Fresno. He is represented by Sally Weisse / Partners N Art in the Central Valley in California.
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All artworks are the ©opyright of Ma Ly. No reproduction, copying or
any unauthorized use is permitted.
