Shane McDonald Studios

Fine Art Painter

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Should this painting by Shane McDonald be considered “mature content for sexual themes” on Tumblr?

Yes

No, because it’s art

No, because nudity isn’t necessarily sexual

No. Another reason.

Voting ended onJul 27, 2023

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Went Plein air painting with my friend @allisondoke today at Wildwood Park in Marietta. Beautiful day to take in some fresh air. #pleinair #marietta #oilpainting (at Wildwood Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpY4RXquEkv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“Fred with Tires—Stripped” is a 40x30 in. appropriated oil painting artwork I created a while back, and it’s on sale for only $500! Herb Ritt’s photos were a favorite of mine growing up in the 1980s! Come see it and many artworks available on clearance this final day of our Open Studios Event, 1-5pm. 585 Cobb Pkwy S. Marietta GA 30060. #herbritts #oiloncanvas #malefigureart #appropriationart #handsomemen #shanemcdonaldstudios (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClMC9q9OC16/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Did live wedding painting today in Rockmart for friends at the wonderful In the Woods wedding venue. @inthewoodsevents #livepainting #weddingportrait #acrylicpainting. . I plan to add the wedding party at my studio. (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkkQfTwOFdl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A pastel on paper #WIP commission. It’s the third time I’ve been commissioned to create an image of this notable individual. Can you guess who it is? #notable #famousindividuals #pastelonpaper #portraitfromphoto #spiritualleader #shanemcdonaldstudios (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cka4CqNuoyW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I uploaded some recent commissions on my website. Please check ‘em out! #shanemcdonaldstudios #portraitartofwoman #portraitartofmen #commissionedportraits #nontraditionalart #acceptingcommissions2023 (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOUlOqO8M8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sia was fun to draw in last night’s figure drawing/paint session at my studio. (14x11 in. Charcoal and chalk on blue paper)… Next Sunday we’ll have another new female model, Asa.. #figuredrawing #nude #charcoalonpaper #nudefemale #artistofmariettaga #blacknudewoman #baldwomanarebeautiful. . Learn more on my website (in bio), then Menu > Classes > Open Figure Group (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chk_jPaOU6n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Shane McDonald, "The Accordionist," 16 x 12 inches oil on panel, 2021 #accordionist #oilonwoodpanel #portraitofman #landscapebackground #artwork #musician #portraitsbycommission #shanemcdonaldstudios (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChXcLKyuOcs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Cynthia was our great new #artmodel tonight in #shanemcdonaldstudios #figuregroup organized #mariettagaartist in the #artistanresourcecenter . . 14x11in charcoal and chalk on blue paper by Shane McDonald (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChQ1HVhOuwc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Sarah was our amazing art #figuremodel tonight. This is my result from the long pose. Thanks to all who attend Sunday nights, 6-9pm. The next session will be with new model Cynthia August 14. Signup at the “Classes” link, “Open FigureGroup” at my website in my Bio. #femalenude #charcoalonbluepaper #lifedrawingsession✏️✒️📒 (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgsuXsZuXr2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We finally managed to paint during the golden hour at Five Islands Lobster Co in Georgetown. In the 90 minutes we had I tried to imagine the gold light on the island before it arrived so I could concentrate on the water and the boats. It was a race against time, and I look forward to finishing it at the studio. It was a great week in Maine! Sneak peaks of work by @shannonmeadows678 and @allisondoke. #shanemcdonaldstudios #fiveislands #lobsterboatsofmaine #hightide #goldenhourlight #oiloncanvas #pleinairpainting (at Georgetown, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgWf21vOW-C/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We did a 70 minutes ‘quick paint’ this morning at Back River Boat Yard, and yesterday I painted one of the docks on the property we’re renting. It’s been almost as hot here as it shows to be in Georgia! So much for a cool respite in Maine! Tried to see Dan Sachs, but car trouble prevented that. Visited Rockland and saw Dana and her metal smithing shop. Still a great memorable time with friends and good scenery! #shanemcdonaldstudios #backrivermaine #pleinairmaine #oilpainting #artistsofgeorgia #vacationinmaine #quickpaint (at Georgetown, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgUsJPqu6Cz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Painted in Bailey Island today, first at the harbor where the lobster fishermen set their traps, and then at Giant Stairs. It’s been a super fun trip even though yesterday was a bit rainy. #baileyislandmaine #pleinairmaine #oilpainting #landscapepainting #outdoorsMaine #shanemcdonaldstudios (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgNxB-0uMZh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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(12x10in oil) Having a great time in Maine—great weather, beautiful sunset last night over the Back River, wonderful camaraderie with fellow Plein air artists, and a magical place to stay.. #pleinairmaine #oiloncanvas #coastalmaine #shanemcdonaldstudios #backrivermaine #georgetownmaine (at Georgetown, Maine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgHiRjwuwzD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I can’t believe I painted these 22 years ago! This first one, I’m told by her sister, just got married this year! 1. “Skyler,” 28x22 in. oil on canvas, 2000 2. “Ora,” 40x30 in. oil on canvas, 2000 3. “Stephenson Children,” 20x16 in. oil on canvas, 2000 I rather like the look of the last one, from which an old Polaroid photo reference was used.. #oilpaintingcommission #portraitsofchildren #throwbackimage #oiloncanvas #youthandinnocence #celebrateyouth #mariettaartist #georgiaartist… Learn more at https://www.shanemcdonaldstudios.com/portrait-art-children.html (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdwzXzgO3hn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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ArtWalk happening today. Stopped by RobertKent Galleries on Church St, Marietta to see a couple of friends. #artwalk #mariettasquare #thingstodoinatlanta #artgalleries #fridaynight (at RobertKent Galleries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdO6491OEJ9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It was a pleasure working for these siblings from Great Britain who hired me to create this surprise gift for their mother upon their visit a few weeks ago. #surprisegift #charcoalportrait #framedart #siblingsportrait #contemporaryart #photoop #artstudio (at Shane McDonald Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdIpAmOOkzI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=