January 13, 2022 23 comments By

Danielle Mckinney

Danielle Mckinney's intimate portraits of solitary female protagonists are simply arresting and an honest expression of human life and emotion. I love how her figures are immersed in moments of deep reflection and leisurely pursuits, some with deep, confident gazes and some engrossed in their own solitude.  The fiery red nails, streams of cigarette smoke, deeply colorful hues contrasted against dramatically dark backgrounds conjure mysterious narratives and our desire to know more. Honestly, enthralling.

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23 Comments

  1. ann castronovo wrote:

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    1.13.22
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      1.25.22
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      2.1.22
  2. Marcella wrote:

    Thank you! I discovered a brilliant painter with your help!
    I feel the power and freedom in these art works.

    2.18.22
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  3. Bored Reader wrote:

    Are you abandoning this blog? If so, I will miss it. If not, I am bored with checking and rechecking to see if there are any new posts. I’ll check one more time, then if nothing new, off my list, I’m afraid.

    3.7.22
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    • Me too Bored wrote:

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      3.7.22
    • Jenny Hudson wrote:

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      3.9.22
  4. Madison Wells wrote:

    Hey have you given up on your blog?

    3.11.22
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  5. Eleanor Grant wrote:

    ha ha, I stopped coming months ago then I popped in and comments all saying the blog is dead. sorry to hear it because I got some nice crafts but I guess I’ll go somewhere else. thanks for all the fish.

    3.18.22
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  6. Sylvain Bouzat wrote:

    Love it. thanks for Sharing

    5.2.22
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  7. Alok wrote:

    Wow Interesting Blog Thanks for share

    6.14.22
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  8. Riya wrote:

    I totally agree baby what you share

    6.14.22
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  9. Astha wrote:

    Great Artist thanks for share

    6.14.22
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    • Yusuf wrote:

      Thank you. Really nice post.

      8.2.22
  10. Persephone wrote:

    Just popping by to say thank you for all the amazing content you’ve created over the years. You have an incredible eye and a wonderful imagination. I’ll miss this corner of the world! But of course I hold out hope that you will return one day…Wishing you all the best.

    6.23.22
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  11. Rohini Sahasrabudhe wrote:

    Love the rawness,colors and the simple lines of the painting. Very identifiable composition!!

    Can one buy from these series?

    6.29.22
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  12. vishal singh wrote:

    Thanks for introducing me to a brilliant painter! Their artworks exude power and freedom, igniting a captivating experience.

    5.24.23
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    7.22.23
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    7.22.23
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  15. 9 Mukhi Rudraksha Original wrote:

    i am not a portrait lover
    but these looks nice

    9.30.23
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  16. Portrait Retoucher wrote:

    Absolutely spot-on about Danielle Mckinney’s work! Her intimate portraits really capture those moments of solitude and reflection with such depth. Those contrasts of bold colors against dark backgrounds, especially the fiery red nails and smoke, add a mysterious allure that’s just captivating. It’s like each painting tells a story, inviting us to dive deeper into the emotions and narratives behind those solitary figures. Truly mesmerizing!

    11.27.23
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