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Welcome to Josslyn Martin Art. Delve into our artistic journey and discover more about our paintings. Learn about our collaboration and the story of how we create art that we hope will resonate with you.

Looking for Diego Velázquez

Looking for Diego Velázquez

I wanted to gain an understanding of how Diego Velázquez painted. I have found the best way to do this is to mimic the artist's style. For this reason, I have embarked on a 12-month study of the painting Las Meninas. I intend to do each portrait as a detail. It would be my hope at the end of this that not only would I have a bunch load of paintings but a deeper understanding of the artist.

For the finished paintings I would like to take the point of view of Dwarf to the right. When you are on a stage the viewing dynamic from there is so different to how the audience would normally see the scene.

 

Josslyn Taylor Francis

Our history

Starting with a painting called Dawn. This design has undergone a lengthy evolution process, spanning over a year. It began with the fundamental elements of a tree, the sky, and the sun. As time passed, additional elements were introduced, such as a ball, and soon-to-be-added cards from the Alice story. These elements ultimately come together to complete the overall design.From modest beginnings, we've grown through unwavering dedication and a commitment to continuous improvement. Each step has reinforced our core belief in the power of collaboration and the importance of integrity. We're passionate about what we do, and we're excited to share our story with you.

 

Martin W Francis

Looking Back While Walking Forward

This painting was initially inspired by a photograph of the Hills Gold Mine taken in the Australian Desert. The soil was turned blue white; what was happening to the ground? I liked the abstract nature of the image, even though it was real. You see this sometimes.
I started thinking about what the spirits of this old ground think of what is happening to their home. Were they happy or had they come to accept this new change?

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Martin W Francis

Through a Childs Eyes

This painting was initially inspired by a photograph taken in 1997 at Goolwa, South Australia. My wife and I had a block down there that I had to mow. I would often take my children down with me. Back then, there was no bridge to Hindmarsh Island, and you would take a small ferry across the river. Back then, there was no digital TV, and you had these tall aerials to pick up the channels from Adelaide. It had been a long drought. So much so that in parts you could see the river bed. Hence, the gold Besser Blocks in the painting. On this occasion, Natascha ran towards these pelicans. I took the photo, and this is the painting from that memory.

Martin W Francis

Saving Giuliana

This painting was initially inspired by a photograph taken by the American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1939 — specifically, an image of Chris Adolph’s younger children. When I first saw it, something about their expressions, the setting, the rawness of it — it all struck a deep chord. It immediately brought to mind Australia’s own Depression-era struggles. Times when food was scarce, and rabbits, for many, became a vital source of protein and survival. That parallel between American and Australian hardship became the emotional starting point for this piece.

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Josslyn Taylor-Francis

The Tin Kite

I spent a long time painting this one. It first emerged in 1994 this is when I did the first version on the subject. It had a few failures. But I always felt it had merit. In 2024, I decided to try again. I am a lot happier with the painting this time around. Sometimes the elements of a painting need time to evolve.
 
This painting is really about government oppression, in all its forms. My father was born in India. Back then, indian people used to protest against British rule by flying kites with messages on them. Who ever thought that a tin kite could fly. But this is not just about India.

 

Martin W Francis

Child Of Woe

The concept of associating personalities with the day of the week a child is born originates from a poem first published in 1838, known as "Monday's Child."

Wednesday Addams, a character from the Addams Family, first appeared in comics in 1938. These comics were created by cartoonist Charles Addams and were published in The New Yorker. Initially, the characters did not have specific names or consistent designs. However, over time, Addams developed distinct names, personalities, and appearances for each character, culminating in the 1964 TV series, "The Addams Family." Click For more info

 

Josslyn Talor-Francis

Lady Ursal's Time Dragon

From modest beginnings, we've grown through unwavering dedication and a commitment to continuous improvement. Each step has reinforced our core belief in the power of collaboration and the importance of integrity. We're passionate about what we do, and we're excited to share our story with you. Click for more info

 

Josslyn Taylor-Francis

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