watercolor
All aspects of life are in perpetual flight before us.
Darkness and light alternate:
after a flash, an eclipse;
we look, we hurry,
we stretch out our hands to seize what is passing;
every event is a turn in the road;
and suddenly we are old.
That's a striking painting!
ReplyDeleteLovely poem (or prose?) to go with it.
Time flies by so quickly...and we are old. ;)
what beautiful words to go with your wonderful painting! It's really well done.
ReplyDeleteOh his words are oh so true...I am living them. Your painting is beyond words wonderful...such character, and emotion he has. Wow!
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wow, great painting! i love the colors and how you did the shades and shadows. and those profound words - that last line startles! yikes!
ReplyDeleteWatercolor is hard for me to do, so I really appreciate this work of yours, with all the layers of colors! Well done! patsy
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning... I hope that one day i will have your watercolour skills, and your magic sense of composition...xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous painting... striking is the word that jumped to mind, but Rita had used it. :) You've paired it well with the prose. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting and the quote is great, too! Valerie
ReplyDeleteimpressive!
ReplyDeleteThe chosen words reflect so well your wonderful painting. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteYour blog is new to me, and I love your work. Thanks for participating in PPF, so I could find you.
ReplyDeleteRinda
I can second the last line ... although I haven't been old before!
ReplyDeleteThose eyes have seen all things pass- nice match with Hugo.
A striking, strong ans atmospheric work - love it!
Your style of painting is very expressive! And the perfect words to go with it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful portrait - the light and shade is fantastic. I've never seen/read Les Miserables but this is such a profound piece of prose that it makes me want to.
ReplyDeleteTerrific pairing of words and painting.
ReplyDeleteWow! Such a dramatic face. Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful portrait. I love the crows feet at the eyes and his intense look.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous art AND words- his wrinkles are like a map of where he's been- love this!
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Stephanie
This is a magnificent portrait! There is so much beautiful character in his face.
ReplyDeleteVictor Hugo sized up our journey eloquently. You, my dear, have done a very eloquent painting of a fellow traveler. I love it. I envy your patience, your tenacity. That blitzes raw talent every time.
ReplyDeleteI shared this poem on my facebook I hope it is OK I never saw the play Les Miserables. I guess I should some day.
ReplyDeleteI love your work so so wonderful
-KAT-
Beautiful portrait! Love your work and will enjoy following you :). Happy PPF
ReplyDeletenot the most uplifting poem but that's life ;) it certainly is true though, eh? What an arresting portrait - so much character and of course beautiflly rendered
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderful painting! And such true words (unfortunately...)
ReplyDeleteYour talent blows me away...seriously!! I got your ATC and I LOVE IT!!! It's gorgeous and it will be framed and go on my wall...yes it will. :) btw, I'm posting your two ATC's, that are mine, My Man fought a good fight but lost in the end, on Monday. Seriously, I feel like I need to send you an different one to make up for the wonderful works of art you sent me. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent portrait ~ just fantastic ~ such talent ~thanks, enjoy the weekend ^_^ ~ A Creative Harbor
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait! Love the skin tone and and your use of light, and the way you did the eyes. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing portrait! I love the layers and textures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super fabulous portrait. Simply impressive. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI love the painting you show us and love the words you wrote. You are a real artist!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is...WOW!
ReplyDeleteWow, so much character in the face! Love the blue highlight/shadows and the background, too. So great!
ReplyDeleteWow! - what a great painting - love it!
ReplyDeleteVery powerful! That back side light is really working. Fabulous portrait.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor portraits are absolutely phenomenal!
ReplyDeleteLove your incorporation of blue hues and cool colors!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Love his eyes. Beautiful portrait! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteLove the character in his face! Just wonderful! So much talent here!!
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The portrait is beyond words. . . the detail, the lights and darks of it give a deep personal appeal to this person. The poem is heartfelt. Thank you. Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteWonderful portrait, great expression and contrasts !
ReplyDeleteI love your portrait very much. Very expressive. Love the value! The words suit it perfectly. Bravo to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful portrait! Love the cool colours and the expression.
ReplyDeleteHis face is so expressive and that little smile says it all!
ReplyDeleteFantastic portrait.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteToo good; the shading is absolutely perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis piece is stunning! Such beautiful depth.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful portrait and I can relate to the quote. Seize EACH day!
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