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Acrylic on hardboard. I intentionally left this in this stage of development. I could have smoothed, blended, etc.-But this was at the right place to convey the intense emotion I feel about our great nation on this 2009 Independence Day.
I have always held patriotism for the United States of America strongly in my heart-but for the first time in my adult life I am afraid for my country because it feels like hope is being dashed by all these huge rapid fire changes." This is only my honest opinion, so if I rile anyone , I apologize.
I am also of the opinion that there is a much higher power than Washington,DC. He is watching over us all.
Anyhow, happy birthday, America! God bless the USA!
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psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Please take a moment and watch this moving music video which is very appropriate for the 4th of July.
*sigh* I think the ultimate response an artist wants is deep emotion upon viewing his/her work. You must feel so satisfied when you get that reaction Deano. Happy Fourth to you and yours and yes, God Bless America!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture, Great emotions. Great edges. I like how the red, white and blue repeats itself in his shirt.
ReplyDeleteMAY GOD BLESS US AND YOU on this 4th of JULY 2009
ReplyDeletePERFECT picture !
Powerful image, Dean - well done.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July, my friend.
This brought tears to my eyes, Dean. The emotion in this piece is so strong. Your wise choice to leave it in a raw stage really adds to the the raw feeling. What a wonderful tribute to Freedom.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful and powerful Dean...Having just spent the last 2 days IN Washington, D.C., I have to agree with you - all I saw were people there like you and me. A higher power HAS to be in charge.
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting Dean. Happy 4th of July and God Bless
ReplyDeleteI finally checked that video. I was so moved, I added it to my blog, my Facebook and my Twitter pages. Thanks Deano! I really love how Norman Lear of all people started and made this moving video.
ReplyDeleteGreat painting Dean and very well spoken!
ReplyDeleteThis is powerfully emotional Dean, not only for Americans, but for people all over the world for whom war is a constant. I hope you enjoyed your July 4th holiday. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh Dean, This was a wonderful tribute! Thank you for giving us such a strong visual for our eyes, and the music for our hearts as well. I'm right there with you in your sentiment! My nephew is fighting for us as we speak, so I'm especially moved! thank you!
ReplyDeletevery moving, Dean. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteDean, I was deeply moved by your painting, and by your words. Thank you for your sentiments, I understand completely where you are coming from. My best to you and yours in all things.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying the video and music as I write this. Thanks for sharing! Your thoughts about our country in need and desire for God to shed His grace on it are my thoughts as well. Your most excellent painting says it well.
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