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Posted on 12/22/2011 9:09:59 AM PST by RetSignman
As I worked on this painting, I almost called it complete dozens of time but something told me I couldn't quit. I kept looking at His eyes until, finally, I knew I could stop.
To me, it was how I envisioned how He may be looking at, not just our country, but the world. The sorrow and disappointment as He witnesses frenzied crowds scrambling for gifts who are unaware or forgetting that He was the truest of all gifts given to us by His Father.
The sadness of He and His Father might feel as they witness that children are no longer permitted, by law, the freedom to express their love of them in school.
Many of us go through life searching for the reason and meaning of it all when it has all been right in front of us all along, it was too close to see. All we have to do is step back to clearly see the path we should be walking.
I'm aware this sounds way too 'preachy' and and perhaps a 'mother of all vanities' but ,at seventy three, tomorrow is one gift I don't take for granted. As an amateur painter, I have tried to paint images that inspire thought or a feeling and have failed numerous times. I hope that this attempt will inspire even one person to re-evaluate their purpose in this often confusing world and turn their backs on those whose mission is to create a Godless society.
I wish all you FReepers a heartfelt Merry CHRISTmas.
Thank you very much, Commish. You’ll never know how true that is, I’ve often tried words to express my feelings but when I finished painting that image, it taught me a lesson and a reason to never give up.
I HAVE been looking for a long time for a reason I’ve been allowed my 73 years of life and have found it in that image.
Those eyes will never leave my soul.
Thank you.
[When your painting is done, it is yours.]
Actually, I gave the painting away as a Christmas gift to a lady in my neighborhood who has troubled with health problems for years now.
I found my reason for being and I think it will give her a renewed reason for her’s.
No offense to you. There is just something about the canvas, oils, brushstrokes, and the artist that are so natural and original.
I was making no comment or diss about the work or expertise that goes into the profession you speak of.
Both require talent.
No offense to you. There is just something about the canvas, oils, brushstrokes, and the artist that are so natural and original.
I was making no comment or diss about the work or expertise that goes into the profession you speak of.
Both require talent.
Thank you. Wouldn’t it be great if our schools were allowed to put on the walls images of Jesus so the children can become more exposed to Him?
No words, just let them open their naturally curious minds and ask questions.
Great painting! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Very nicely done. A Very Merry Christmas to you.
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