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This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Li was the hostess and provided a bunch of great photos!
Li wrote: "My husband worked with our dear friend Lloyd for 7 years. He was a brother, a trusted friend and a loyal worker. When we moved to the Bahamas, he took us into his heart as family. He passed away suddenly in Aug. at the age of 53. I so wish I had taken more photos of him and Dave together but he was so humble and so very camera shy. We miss him every day.
Her description and photo of their friend, Lloyd, touched my heart. His expression fit so perfectly.
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2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
expressive and beautifully painted. The warmth in the color makes it a a perfect match for the mood too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary.....I'm truly impressed at your latest oil paintings!.
DeleteLloyd was a handsome man...and you captured his calm demeanor. It's an outrageously great painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Celeste....I like your Sargent studies!
DeleteWhat a great story and what a great portrait! You should do more of these!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karla. Seems I do all sorts....whatever is up at the Weekend Drawing Event at Wet Canvas.
DeleteGood morning Dean!... This fine portrait speaks from your heart... and captures in his eyes and facial expression... the very essence of humility which connected Lloyd to you friend.
ReplyDeleteWe are celebrating our Thanksgiving in Canada this weekend. It is a time when blessings in our lives should be recognized. How appropriate.. to open up your post... see this wonderful face... and to be touched as well by your words of humility and humanity.
This underscores the wonderful nature and value of blogging my Friend!
God's richest Blessings upon "You"... Dean!
Good Painting!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
Bless you, Bruce! Belated Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of yours! :)
DeleteWhat a lovely and moving tribute to Li's friend. He looks a wonderful guy, Dean. You painted him beautifully.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say, Dean!!! This portrait is absolutely FANTASTIC and such a beautiful post to go along with it.l
ReplyDeleteWow, great job Dean.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully rendered. Your colors are wonderful. What a nice way to be honored...so sorry for the family's loss.
ReplyDeleteIt is fascinating how you can do back to back portraits so differently, and yet both so full of the personality of the sitter. You are an inspiration, dear Dean.
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