When the Roots Are Deep
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Comment from Lilibug6
This is beautiful! I like the movement in the branches that you put into this! The colors are lovely! The amount of detail in the tree and roots is fantastic! Great job and a pleasure to view! Lori
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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This is beautiful! I like the movement in the branches that you put into this! The colors are lovely! The amount of detail in the tree and roots is fantastic! Great job and a pleasure to view! Lori
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Thanks so very much.
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My pleasure! Lori
Comment from Melyuki
Hi Linda thanks for sharing this delightful painting and the story to accompany your art. I love the title and it has so much depth of meaning within those few words. Your Tree is beautifully rendered with its strong root system grasping firmly in the soil. I love the variation of colour used to render the bark.. the mixture of hues give the tree life and a 3 dimensional effect. Its somewhat gnarly limbs , weathering the climatic conditions have a great effect.. the twisted brush strokes along with the more vertical lines mingled around give that sensation of its battle to survive amid the turmoil. The branches are pulling in a direction of the wind force, yet the sturdy structure of the roots below, remain unscathed from the peril above.. Their strokes are rendered in darker , richer hues to support that feeling of inner strength which they carry to invigorate the growth above ground. I love the splashes of pastel green hues used to represent the blowing leaves as they struggle to cling for life in the turbulence around them. Though a few have fallen, the majority are still bonded by the power to survive regardless of the perils they face.. The rich earthy tones used to create the earth that supports this mighty tree are warm and subtle.. almost a feeling of nurturing those precious roots hanging on to life. The background of well blended mauve tones is a pleasing choice.. it emanates a feeling of peace and well being and compliments the battle between life and the forces of nature.. The scene is beautifully balanced and has a so much underlying meaning hidden within those spreading bows and anchoring roots.. Thanks for sharing this excellent artwork and well wishes for your dear friend.. May love and support give her the strength she needs to battle through.. a true pleasure to review. cheers mel
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Hi Linda thanks for sharing this delightful painting and the story to accompany your art. I love the title and it has so much depth of meaning within those few words. Your Tree is beautifully rendered with its strong root system grasping firmly in the soil. I love the variation of colour used to render the bark.. the mixture of hues give the tree life and a 3 dimensional effect. Its somewhat gnarly limbs , weathering the climatic conditions have a great effect.. the twisted brush strokes along with the more vertical lines mingled around give that sensation of its battle to survive amid the turmoil. The branches are pulling in a direction of the wind force, yet the sturdy structure of the roots below, remain unscathed from the peril above.. Their strokes are rendered in darker , richer hues to support that feeling of inner strength which they carry to invigorate the growth above ground. I love the splashes of pastel green hues used to represent the blowing leaves as they struggle to cling for life in the turbulence around them. Though a few have fallen, the majority are still bonded by the power to survive regardless of the perils they face.. The rich earthy tones used to create the earth that supports this mighty tree are warm and subtle.. almost a feeling of nurturing those precious roots hanging on to life. The background of well blended mauve tones is a pleasing choice.. it emanates a feeling of peace and well being and compliments the battle between life and the forces of nature.. The scene is beautifully balanced and has a so much underlying meaning hidden within those spreading bows and anchoring roots.. Thanks for sharing this excellent artwork and well wishes for your dear friend.. May love and support give her the strength she needs to battle through.. a true pleasure to review. cheers mel
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very much for your very insightful and generous review.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Dynamic still motion creation!
An impressive artwork rendition. Colorful creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact! Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Dynamic still motion creation!
An impressive artwork rendition. Colorful creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact! Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Thanks so much Dick. It is nice to hear from you.
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May I hear from you, too?!? ;-)
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Of course.
Comment from jesuel
That's really cool I like how you have the wind blowing but the tree is still standing and I love the color of the background beautiful work here
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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That's really cool I like how you have the wind blowing but the tree is still standing and I love the color of the background beautiful work here
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very much.t
Comment from Malmax
This is so beautiful and your entire title is so touching and heartfelt. I love the inspirational statement and story.
The art is also amazing and portrays everything in the statement. Wonderfully symbolic of faith to me, and a good solid anchor on which to trust. I love the colors and hope this gives strength to anyone who read it.
Malmax
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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This is so beautiful and your entire title is so touching and heartfelt. I love the inspirational statement and story.
The art is also amazing and portrays everything in the statement. Wonderfully symbolic of faith to me, and a good solid anchor on which to trust. I love the colors and hope this gives strength to anyone who read it.
Malmax
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very much.
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You?re so welcome
Comment from Minnie Kaye
This is truly a lovely tree. It makes me think of a Tanya Tucker song, Strong Enough to Bend.
Also like your avatar.
You've done a great job with the movement of the wind, the blowing of the branches and leaves on them and those that are falling off.
No fear of falling with those strongly rooted branches.
Wonderful inspirational piece for your friend. I will be sure to say a prayer for your friend tonight. Having a stroke is really an awful thing. My mom had one almost 5 years ago. Hopefully your friend can recover as well as my mom.
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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This is truly a lovely tree. It makes me think of a Tanya Tucker song, Strong Enough to Bend.
Also like your avatar.
You've done a great job with the movement of the wind, the blowing of the branches and leaves on them and those that are falling off.
No fear of falling with those strongly rooted branches.
Wonderful inspirational piece for your friend. I will be sure to say a prayer for your friend tonight. Having a stroke is really an awful thing. My mom had one almost 5 years ago. Hopefully your friend can recover as well as my mom.
Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers for my friend Amir. He is having a really hard time.
Comment from dalebraatz
What a wonderful story telling in this work of art, like the action you have created here, like the details and the colors , a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
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reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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What a wonderful story telling in this work of art, like the action you have created here, like the details and the colors , a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
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Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
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Thank you so very much.
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Your welcome
Comment from alaskapat
I wish I had a six to award this! What a beautiful work of art and a beautiful message you present with it! I love trees to begin with and you have such beautiful detail and colors and motion it's just incredible to view! I can see the effect of the wind on the tree in the way you formed it and the leaves that are blowing away! I love this! Thank you for sharing !
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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2018
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I wish I had a six to award this! What a beautiful work of art and a beautiful message you present with it! I love trees to begin with and you have such beautiful detail and colors and motion it's just incredible to view! I can see the effect of the wind on the tree in the way you formed it and the leaves that are blowing away! I love this! Thank you for sharing !
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Comment Written 31-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2018
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Thank you so very much for your fine review.