Little did know when worked on this piece that we would find ourselves facing the devastation of the Gulf. With each hour that passes, more oil is pouring into the waters. There have been overhead filming of dolphins, whales, sea life struggling (loosing) their lives. The coastline marshes will disappear. And told earliest possible August in stopping the spill. Helpless and well aware of the life long mark this will leave on Mother Earth in our own back yard. We are one of the riches societies on the face of the Earth; why then?
Maybe not a piece that want to point with pride now. Remember had a discussion also with another artists of how "pretty" oil mixed with water was and how to capture that on canvas. My mind reels in wanting to "take back" those words.
5 comments:
It's such a lovely picture and that medium does capture the sea life wonderfully. As for our folly and hubris, forgive us you innocent, sentient beings that we are one with. The piece you should be proud of. BP's behavior- not at all.
yes, on all points. Suppose it's just the helplessness one feels with the situation. Read about so many folks trying to come up with their on ideas and wonder if the "powers that be are open to any of them" or are they just working on their own agenda.
Your rendition of the oceans beauty will live on Sonya. I absolutely love this. You gave it a magical quality and though we're angry and sad at the destruction (I can't stomach the news photos), in time it will revive. Not by BP's work but by honest world citizens who truly care.
A Colorful, flowing painting. The sea creatures appear friendly and lively. A really wonderful painting.
Very thoughtful and lovely colors.
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