Saturday, May 24, 2014

Growing And Going UP-Giraffe + Memorial Day 2014

 Close ups


 Oil on 5x7 canvas panel.

This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Lin was the super host this week who provided a bunch of great photos!

 I really liked the rim light on this young giraffe. Once again, I tried to take the colorist approach. Still feel I have quite a ways to go to get comfortable in this style. But I enjoyed it!

C&C welcome. Thanks for looking and commenting!
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Memorial Day
Remember them always.........


ETERNAL
REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON
THEM.
Oil on 5x7 hardboard.
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This image is a painting I posted on Memorial Day 2009.

Please take some time today to quietly thank God for the multitude of servicemen and women who gave their all for this nation we are so blessed to be living in.

When you are out and about and you see the military , don't be embarrassed to thank them personally for all they do.

Remember always to praise and pray. Praise our finest young citizens in the service...And pray for peace.

Psalm 16:8 I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.


6 comments:

  1. Love the limning in light, Dean. Another wonderful painting and I was just enjoying the mimicking of the giraffe's spots in the background. Also, thank you for always remembering.

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  2. I think you are a "natural" when it comes to color! This is great!

    Nice reminder about what Memorial Day is all about.

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  3. Happy Memorial Day Weekend to you Dean!

    I share your "uplift your eyes and spirit... and give thanks" approach to life!

    We... on both sides of this river live in a land of peace and plenty... thanks to those who sacrifice some of their youth... and in many cases even their precious lives... to insure that we live freely!

    Blessed are they amongst all men and women!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  4. Thank you for a beautiful post, Dean! This is what Memorial Day is all about!!! This painting is truly beautiful!!!!

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  5. that green in/on the giraffe is so wonderful! Happy Memorial Day..love your 2009 painting too :)

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  6. Hi Dean, beautiful job on Mr. G. Raffe. Hope you are doing well.

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