This week's Challenge for " Different Strokes From Different Folks "
The Jefferson Memorial
9 x 7 acrylic, watercolor pencilsThis building was not easy to paint so I had a bit more fun with the rest.
" We hold these truths to be self evident : that all men are created equal ; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights ; that among these are life , liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. " - Thomas Jefferson
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48 comments:
Really beautiful, I like your unique take on this.
Wow...very impressive! It's nice to see you had fun with it!
I LOVE IT DOMINIQUE!!! Who said memorials have to be reverent and somber. This would even make a great note card. The US Government should buy this from you. It'll go with the change we'll hopefully see with the new presidency.
Barbara, Thanks for leaving your nice comment.
Michelle, Yes , I had fun, I wanted to leave the serious side of this piece.
Sheila, Thanks for your great comment.
Very beautiful and highly creative artwork, Dominique!
Love the colors you've chosen.
Love how you have portrayed the wind!
Your rendition gave the otherwise static scene a lot of energy. Good job.
Dean, Thanks it was fun , after I decided that the normal scene had to have more.
Conniep, Thanks for stopping here with your great comment.
"Wow!" was what I thought. Beautiful colors and how creative!
Wow, Dominique! Your painting is very expressive and original...well done!
Peggy & DAna ,
Thanks so much it is much appreciated
Insight and Creativity!
ADEBANJI, THAnk you comming from you means a lot. Your rubbing off.
Thanks for leaving your nice comment concerning the portraits on DSFDF, Dominique. Yours was great to, as all the other work you make. Keep on going ! :-)
LUC, Your welcome and thanks for your nice comment also. Helping each other out is the goal.
Dominique I am completely unexposed to many historila monuments so I appreciate that you posted the text. I enjoyed your happy take on the monument. I guess you and I basically responded similarly that the scene, not the view, just lacked some magic huh? :) The view of course and what it stands for is plenty magical!
Hi Dominique, in this very creative interpretation, I see the winds of change, with the bright colours and bold shapes signifying optimism and strength. I hope that doesn't sound too political, but this is the Jefferson Memorial after all. Nice job. By the way I sent you an email.
ERIKA, I agree with you , I'm happy some of my fears are disappearing, and I don't mean because of the politics.
Vern, I also agree with you , you expressed my direction, I think we are being pushed into being more bold in Values, Character and Morals at least that is what I feel. Regardless of politics or not.
Beautiful! The moon, start, and the patterns add rhythm and mystical quality to the painting. I also love how the color of patterns change. Great work!
Dear D,
I was waiting to this one. I knew its gonna be special.I can tell that you had fun.
It is a very very creative interpretation.
Good work my friend.
Very nice, Dominique - I really like that you had fun with it. Very creative!
Akiko,, Thanks so much your comment mean a lot to me.
Irit, Your comments my friend are always appreciated.
Edward, Yes I had fun with this, it was getting a little too serious. It seemed to happen quite easily when you let go.
very playful. . .nice piece.
Thanks for your very generous comment Dominique.
Ria, your very welcome, well deserved. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Dominique! Its really interesting to see how artists react to a reference like this. Is it "calm/serene" or is it "cold/devoid of life"??? I look at the DSFDF gallery for this challenge and see a kind of psychological experiment/statement. (I think that I fall into the same line with you)- you create energy and bring life to the scene by activating the sky and parts of the landscape with your strokes. Very nice!
Hi Dominique, thank you very much for your wonderful comment about my memorial painting - it is much appreciated.
Whimsical and fun.. I like your take on the Challenge.
wow! what an unusual, creative interpretation of this weeks project, makes a change from the norm!
Edward, All well deserved.
Capt. Elaine Magliacane,
I think you and I added whimsical to our pieces.
Diana Marshall, I don't mind serious but this project made me decide to create more. Thanks for stopping by.
What a fun painting Dominique!!
Nice job:)
Shelley.......... Thanks for your nice comment. I'm waiting for your Jefferson memorial.
I agree with Michelle looks like you had fun, very nice
Conrad, Yes it was bit serious and all of the sudden the wind blew ! I went to the store for an avocado because of you. Thanks for stopping by.
This is a really fun interpretation of the monument. I really like the movement you have created. Thanks for looking at mine and leaving such a supportive comment.
Miki, , You deserved it " majestic" qualifies your piece. Thanks for yours and stopping by.
Whimsical and original, Dominique! I love it!!
Theresa, Thank you so much for your comment. I hope to paint like you someday.
LOVE all the beautiful "swirls"! It added so much to this piece!
Thanks Nancy, I finally did finish my DSFDF. They just flowed in or blew in ... I appreciate you stopping by.
Thank you for your kind comment on my 'exerimental' Jeffersonian.
I very much like how in yours you changed the time of day a bit...also what I was reaching for but your really pulled it off. The swirls are reminiscent of Van Gogh, perhaps? Your interpretation of this photo makes it seem a much friendlier place.
Oh r garriott Thank you for your comments, I did try to follow a friendlier path and let the wind blow the direction .
Your swirls are very cool. They caught my eye when I first saw them. Altogether, a lovely painting.
Thank you Carol, I did try to be led instead of forcing the pictures perfect.
Looks like you had fun...nice. I think I'll try fun on the next one.
Thanks Gavin, I'm already puzzled on how to have fun with that one.
Hi Dominique, Thanks for your kind comments. Love your work.
You're welcome Diane, Thanks for stopping by
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