Sunday, May 30, 2010

Memorial Day - Seat Of Honor




Oil on 7x5 hardboard.

This is my submission to WDE at Wet Canvas. The reference photo was graciously submitted by Desiree.

The original photo showed a beautiful elderly couple sitting on a bench. There is something uplifting about seeing a couple like this. I compels me to consider all they have seen and been through.
I changed things by adding the uniform and flag to create a Memorial Day tribute to the military heroes. I hope the painting honors all who fought for the US and all the faithful partners who stuck with them throughout it all.

Despite all the ugly rumors, American pride is still alive and well. God bless all who are in the service of our great country...and all who ever were.

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

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12 comments:

  1. Dana Cooper5/30/10, 7:10 PM

    This is a lovely tribute Dean!

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  2. Bruce Sherman5/30/10, 8:25 PM

    Hey Dean!... WE sure are "on the same page" these days... subject-wise!

    So much to be grateful for... to so few!

    Remembrance... or Veteran's Day.... should be EVERY day in all of us who enjoy the freedom they preserved for us!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  3. Maria Kovalenko Leysens5/30/10, 9:30 PM

    I like the feeling, the knowledge and pride of this painting.
    And also with your message too!

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  4. -Don5/31/10, 3:47 AM

    Wonderful, Dean! Your painting and your words have touched my heart deeply. Have a wonderful Memorial Day.

    -Don

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  5. Autumn Leaves5/31/10, 5:34 AM

    A beautiful and touching piece, Dean. Thank you...

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  6. Vern Schwarz5/31/10, 9:25 AM

    Outstanding piece Dean. Warm wishes to you on your Memorial Day.

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  7. Pam Holnback5/31/10, 9:31 AM

    Wonderful tribute!

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  8. dominique eichi5/31/10, 10:54 AM

    AMEN to that. Such a beautiful piece. I love the elderly couple in this for it portrays commitment, dedication, loyalty, endurance, courage but ultimately LOVE. Blessings to you this memorial day.

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  9. Celeste Bergin6/1/10, 1:23 AM

    a wonderful painting! I am amazed that you can add the uniform--and make it look correct. Exceptional!

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  10. Barbara Pask6/1/10, 12:24 PM

    A wonderful touching painting Dean.

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  11. Marie Theron6/2/10, 1:26 PM

    A very clever idea, Dean. It is patriotic in a gentle way!

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  12. Trevor Lingard6/3/10, 7:37 AM

    Great work Dean
    Very moving.
    All the very best to you.

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