You're a Mean One (Paul Douglas Martins)
Item Number: 327
Value: $350
Online Close: Nov 2, 2025 6:00 PM EST
Description
Acrylic
13.5" x 13.5" x 1.75"
Paul Douglas Martins, a native of Attleboro, regularly exhibits with the AAM and was a finalist in the "Reign, Rain, Reign" National Juried Exhibit with his piece "Heaven and Hell." Known for innovation, he develops unique techniques in fluid art, including his popular #CorkscrewTechnique, seen in many works. Aligned with action painting, he takes painting airborne, casting acrylics that intertwine midair before landing in tight corkscrew formations on the canvas.
"You're a Mean One" was inspired by the artist's family tradition of watching "The Grinch." Martins created boulder cells (in fluid acrylic pours, these are large 3D cloud like forms) over black latex, using arctic blue, turquoise, and satin white enamel. As cells formed, a face emerged, which Martins shaped by manipulating the acrylic. The artist added black for hairline, obscure eyes, and a wry, Grinch-like mouth. This piece was made to bring holiday joy and perhaps become part of a new family tradition.
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Items can be picked up at the Attleboro Arts Museum from November 6th – 8th, 2025. The Museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-5pm. In-person pickup is preferred. If an item is to be shipped, the winning bidder is responsible for all shipping arrangements and handling costs. After arrangements have been made, items will be shipped no later than November 14th. Winners of specialty items that do not require pickup will be contacted with details by November 7th. The artist retains all reproduction and copyrights.