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@manemala

Artist, Software Developer, and late diagnosed Autistic with general anxiety disorder. BFA.

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Women in gowns and men in white tie and tails: just your average night out in Cambridge.

Women in gowns and men in white tie and tails: just your average night out in Cambridge.

Large pastel of figures on Trinity College Cambridge forecourt. This is from 2002 and I must confess I wasn't shying away from popular subject matter (bills to pay). This sold in an exhibition.
#pastel #mayweek #cambridge

10.03.2026 11:25 πŸ‘ 468 πŸ” 57 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 2
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Sometimes a Mess.
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5 1/2 x 17 inches, watercolor in sketchbook

#watercolor #sketchbook #drawing

02.03.2026 05:06 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
My photo shows the monochrome mosaic floor of the women’s changing room at the Central Baths in Herculaneum. Black tessarae (mosaic tiles) are used to depict the sea god Triton, who is holding a club over his left shoulder and a small fish in his right hand. He is surrounded by a cherub, dolphins, octopus, and a squid. Set against a white tile background.

My photo shows the monochrome mosaic floor of the women’s changing room at the Central Baths in Herculaneum. Black tessarae (mosaic tiles) are used to depict the sea god Triton, who is holding a club over his left shoulder and a small fish in his right hand. He is surrounded by a cherub, dolphins, octopus, and a squid. Set against a white tile background.

Here’s a fuller view of the mosaic floor in the women’s changing room (apodyterium) at the Central Baths in Herculaneum. The monochrome floor mosaic depicts a marine scene featuring the spectacular octopus together with the sea god Triton, a cherub, dolphins, and a squid.

09.03.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 205 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
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Thaddeus Mosley, Acclaimed Self-Taught Sculptor, Dead at 99 Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh.

Thaddeus Mosley, known for his dramatic abstract sculptures made from reclaimed wood, died on March 6 at his home in Pittsburgh. He was ninety-nine. www.artforum.com/news/self-ta...

09.03.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Spring

#photography #monochrome #photographersofbluesky #EastCoastKin

09.03.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Title: β€œSand for grave”
12”x24” mixed media collage #art

Title: β€œSand for grave” 12”x24” mixed media collage #art

Title: β€œSand for grave”
12”x24” mixed media collage #art

08.03.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 73 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
A self portrait drawing. I am facing the camera wearing a thick grey hoodie, black ball cap and a wool scarf over my mouth & nose. My eyes are wide open. The scarf has a capital U on it over my mouth.

A self portrait drawing. I am facing the camera wearing a thick grey hoodie, black ball cap and a wool scarf over my mouth & nose. My eyes are wide open. The scarf has a capital U on it over my mouth.

"(cover)U(p)", graphite on paper, 8x9", 2026- $300(Cdn) #art

07.03.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2,400 year-old skeleton mosaic discovered in Turkey with the caption: β€œBe cheerful, enjoy your life”

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06.03.2026 02:04 πŸ‘ 889 πŸ” 233 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 15
Watercolour drawing of Green Street, Cambridge with the figure of a young woman in a green dress striding along and a few lightly-sketched bicycles.

Watercolour drawing of Green Street, Cambridge with the figure of a young woman in a green dress striding along and a few lightly-sketched bicycles.

I have produced quite a few paintings and drawings of Green Street in Cambridge over the years. Here's a watercolour and ink sketch showing the western end as it goes into Trinity Street. Not sure if I still have this one.
#Cambridge #watercolour #streetscene

06.03.2026 06:44 πŸ‘ 4868 πŸ” 354 πŸ’¬ 85 πŸ“Œ 9
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Butter market
Canterbury

05.03.2026 09:58 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œOn Unknown Footing, a Relationship”
40” x 40”
#architecture #museums #artyear #art #oilpainting #painting #artshare

05.03.2026 16:49 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Pyramidion of the royal scribe Ramose (Deir el-Medina, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, reign of Ramesses II (1275-1240 BCE))

Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy

Pyramidion of the royal scribe Ramose (Deir el-Medina, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, reign of Ramesses II (1275-1240 BCE)) Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy

Pyramidion of the royal scribe Ramose (Deir el-Medina, New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, reign of Ramesses II (1275-1240 BCE))

Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy

05.03.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 2848 πŸ” 380 πŸ’¬ 57 πŸ“Œ 17
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#abstract #monochrome #painting

05.03.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dream Of Reason, 2026
W.S. Cranmore
Acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 30 x 24 in.
Message or email for info and availability.οΏΌ

#art #fineart #artgallery

03.03.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Conversation.
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22 x 30 inches, mixed media on handmade paper

#drawing #expressionist #abstractfigurative

28.02.2026 04:35 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#trees #birds #drawing #art #mixedMedia #charcoal #chalk #graphite

01.03.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good night 🐺

An Edifice II

Acrylic gouache on paper - 2026

01.03.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I may begin by squeezing paint directly onto the canvas in a random manner and then manipulating it with a brush, a palette knife. An idea may present itself. Sometimes it's promising” β€œOut to Sea” by Steve Allrich.

#bestcapecodartgallery #painting #interiordesign #contemporaryart #abstractart

27.02.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Water Garden, acrylic on canvas. Thegreenowlgallery.com

27.02.2026 20:37 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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O.T_2025_14 acrylics on canvas
#art #painting #abstract

25.02.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dreams.
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30 x 22 inches, mixed media on handmade paper

#workonpaper #expressiveart #flowers

16.02.2026 05:30 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Encounter 2.2 by Caryl Beach https://www.artlimit...
#color #acrylic #media #canvas #element #colour #colours #detail #mixed #visiblewomen #construction #encounters #painting #fineart @carylbeach

20.02.2026 06:49 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning 🐺

Head Study

Acrylic gouache on paper - 2026

20.02.2026 07:55 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Abstract art drawing in black, white and sepia swirling lines and shaded forms

Abstract art drawing in black, white and sepia swirling lines and shaded forms

Crazy what a frame can do. Like 4x4 feet at 12 inches per foot, including toes

#abstractart #art #abstract #expressionism #mixedmedia #painting

20.02.2026 08:18 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yay, it's Friday! Here are some Chucks to celebrate with.
#painting #oilpainting #illustration #chucktaylors

20.02.2026 14:21 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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post work | 18.02.26

Β© Andrew Seto, 2026

#painting #materiality #queerpoeticgaze #imperfectsublime

18.02.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
 A self portrait painting showing me, glowering face behind my hand which is shaped like a dog barking shadow puppet. The background is a simple interior with a small framed print over my right shoulder. My mouth is hidden behind my barking dog hand, my eyes glaring. I'm wearing a grey & black knit scarf, grey knit shirt & black ball cap.

A self portrait painting showing me, glowering face behind my hand which is shaped like a dog barking shadow puppet. The background is a simple interior with a small framed print over my right shoulder. My mouth is hidden behind my barking dog hand, my eyes glaring. I'm wearing a grey & black knit scarf, grey knit shirt & black ball cap.

From the series "It's not me, it's you": "RRRUFFrrruff", oil on canvas, 12x12", 2025- $800(Cdn). #art

18.02.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
This Princeton University Art Museum photo shows a blackware ceramic figurine of two stylised dogs which look as if they are dancing. They are standing upright on their hind legs, facing each other, their front legs raised, with paws resting against each other. The dog on the left has its face turned towards the viewer, with snout slightly raised and seeming to smile. The dog on the right, rests its raised snout against the cheek of its partner. The figures are rounded and smooth with short legs, pointed snouts, pointed ears, and short curved tails. Their bodies are decorated with incised lines, which according to the museum, represent folds of skin, indicating that these canines are Mexican hairless dogs.

Museum info: 
β€œComala, Late Formative Period, 200 BC –200 AD, Colima, West Mexico, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Dancing dogs. Blackware ceramic; 12.6 x 13.5 x 7.5 cm. Museum purchase (Object Number y1985-49)”

This Princeton University Art Museum photo shows a blackware ceramic figurine of two stylised dogs which look as if they are dancing. They are standing upright on their hind legs, facing each other, their front legs raised, with paws resting against each other. The dog on the left has its face turned towards the viewer, with snout slightly raised and seeming to smile. The dog on the right, rests its raised snout against the cheek of its partner. The figures are rounded and smooth with short legs, pointed snouts, pointed ears, and short curved tails. Their bodies are decorated with incised lines, which according to the museum, represent folds of skin, indicating that these canines are Mexican hairless dogs. Museum info: β€œComala, Late Formative Period, 200 BC –200 AD, Colima, West Mexico, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Dancing dogs. Blackware ceramic; 12.6 x 13.5 x 7.5 cm. Museum purchase (Object Number y1985-49)”

Delightful β€˜Dancing Dogs’ figurine. Blackware ceramic, 200 BC - 200 AD.

Comala, Late Formative Period. Colima, West Mexico. πŸ“· Princeton University Art Museum artmuseum.princeton.edu/art/collecti...

#Archaeology

18.02.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 788 πŸ” 249 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 17
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#Watercolour #Inktense #painting #art

18.02.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0