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Title
Brave New World
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
The second in an extended series of digital paintings based on small black and white sketches in an old book that is currently in the public domain. Ships and the sea - have always had tremendous symbolic meaning for me. I know I've lived before in the age of the tall ships, of daring exploration. For me there is no better analogy for my life's journey than all the joys and dangers one encounters on a sea voyage aboard a sailing ship bound for unknown worlds.
As with the Plantation/Estate series (which is certainly not complete yet) each piece in this series, which will be part of my 'Sea Stories' gallery, is done using a slightly different style or technique. I continue my journey with 'Brave New World' - ships leaving the harbor in Portsmouth bound for new colonies and warships designed to protect those.
It is not the safe harbors when we are tied up at the dock that shapes and determines our story, the log of our life's journey. Rather it is where we go between our ports of call, the risks we take, the discoveries we make when we are far out at sea, away from what is safe and known. How we brave the storms, endure the calms and doldrums, whether we trust in the stars to guide us tells us a great deal about who we are. . . Lianne Schneider . . .
'Flow with life's currents. . . Dare to ride on bold waves of change. . . out to uncharted waters . . .
For there will always be singers on the shore to welcome you back to the safe arms of Earth . . .'
Kristin Zambucka
A Life on the Ocean Wave
A LIFE on the ocean wave,
A home on the rolling deep,
Where the scattered waters rave,
And the winds their revels keep!
Like an eagle caged, I pine
On this dull, unchanging shore:
Oh! give me the flashing brine,
The spray and the tempest's roar!
Once more on the deck I stand
Of my own swift-gliding craft:
Set sail! farewell to the land!
The gale follows fair abaft.
We shoot through the sparkling foam
Like an ocean-bird set free; --
Like the ocean-bird, our home
We'll find far out on the sea.
The land is no longer in view,
The clouds have begun to frown;
But with a stout vessel and crew,
We'll say, Let the storm come down!
And the song of our hearts shall be,
While the winds and the waters rave,
A home on the rolling sea!
A life on the ocean wave!
Epes Sargent
Epes Sargent wrote poems about the Merchant Marine in particular. He was a minor literary figure among many greats with whom he associated, by virtue of his newspaper editing.
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Image Copyright � Lianne Schneider http://lianne-schneider.artistwebsites.com All images and personal poetry are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, copied, reproduced in derivative works, displayed, published or broadcast by any means or in any form without prior written consent from the artist. . Copyright on works derived from or based on images in the public domain applies only to the subsequent manipulation or painting resulting from my changes and the original image remains in the public domain. Such images are used with permission.
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June 26th, 2012
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Bellingham, WA - United States
Ohh wow Lianne, you manage to generate such a wonderful inviting atmosphere. Lights and shadows here are just amazing and so the texture. I love the bird.. she just lift my heart up. The boats/ships are so fantastic. What a pleasure to see your work!! L/F
Harievill, MO - United States
Wow Lianne! I am amazed at what you do with the old images, especially the b&w ones! This is fantastic! Beautiful colors and texture work! You bring them to life and still retain the vintage look and feel! f/love! :D
Malaga, An - Spain
Stunning work Lianne! Reminds me of Turner´s wonderful sea paintings! The light and colours are so beautiful! L/F f
Melbourne - Australia
A beautiful work Lianne, sensitively done as usual. vf
Lianne Schneider replied:
Ahhhhhhh Rosy I've missed you, missed so much of your lovely work and will miss more over the next few weeks I'm afraid. But I'll catch up eventually. In the meantime...with all my heart, thank you.
Sudbury, ON - Canada
Who could not appreciate this masterpiece! Reminds me of the opening sequence of Les Mis. Full of drama, gorgeous lighting and epic... Gorgeous piece Lianne, and I love, love, love it!! FV
Lianne Schneider replied:
Wow - Paul I'm just overwhelmed by your extraordinarily lovely comment. Thank you so much for those generous compliments. xo
Brookline, MA - United States
Wonderful image and work here Lianne! Greetings, Juergen
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much Juergen. This was one of my earliest "Down to the Sea in Ships" series and I'm particularly glad you liked it.
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Spectacular work, Lianne!!! Magnificent creativity! v/f/t/su/g+
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm just so honored by your incredibly lovely comment Hanne - I can't tell you how much that means to me. Thank you.
Adelaide, SA - Australia
Reminds me of a Turner painting - lovely work.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Jan - I'm thinking a few of your characters would be appropriately dressed for this voyage!!
Daytona Beach, FL - United States
Fabulous image and processing!!! f/v/t
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thanks so very much Deb - I really appreciate that a great deal. Have missed a ton of your beautiful work in my absence but I'll be playing catch up for a good long while.
Norwalk, OH - United States
This is Beautiful! F/V/FB Congratulations! Your piece has been chosen to be included in Amazing Art & Photography on Facebook. To view your image and LIKE US go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amazing-Art-Photography/132225846968883?ref=hl
Bay Area, CA - United States
You created so many masterful images, Lianne! Boats are my favorite subject, your work is my inspiration! Thank you:)!
Cape Town - South Africa
What a dramatic work of art! Congratulations, Lianne!
Lianne Schneider replied:
So very sorry to have taken so long to say thank you Michael - have been dealing with a serious illness in a family member so I'm no able to be here much.
Grand Forks, BC - Canada
Love this beautiful depiction of our collective history in the New world!! Fantastic and this whole set!! F/V
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Barbara - forgive me for taking so long to say that. Serious illness in the family has kept me away.
Los Angeles, CA - United States
Cool breeze feeling..peaceful..Love this.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much Ana - I'm really very honored by both your visit and your lovely comment.
USA UK, Ut - United Kingdom
Beautiful ships on the sea, sailing to new places, love the textures and it almost looks nostalgic.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh I hope so Tracy - there is something about tall ships that really does recall days of old. Thank you so much.
Grants Pass, OR - United States
How did I miss this one Lianne? I should just go through and v/f each of your images because I will eventually! This has to be one of my favorites! It is your texturing and detailed descriptions that make your images so wonderful! V/F +++ Blessings +++
Lianne Schneider replied:
That is just the loveliest thing to say Cindy - and I'm just totally thrilled that you like this one. It was the first in that series and so really special for me. Lots of personal meaning. Thank you sooooooo much. xox Bless you.
Selah, WA - United States
I think this is truly stunning!!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
I was trying so hard to stay caught up I lost track of lots of comments it seems. My apologies Jeff - I'm just thrilled that you like it.
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
I love ocean and love sailing. Beautiful work, Lianne, wonderfully expression the feeling, bravo! Thank you:)!
Lianne Schneider replied:
You're always so incredibly kind and supportive my dear friend - thank you so much for those lovely words!
Salt Lake City, UT - United States
Spectacular work of art, Lianne. So meaningful -- you can tell, even before reading your description, how much of you is in this piece. Bravo.
Lianne Schneider replied:
That means more to me Rona than almost anything you could have said. I'm so touched that you could feel that I put myself into this...the whole series actually. That you got that...that's all I care about. Thank you so much.
Long Beach, CA - United States
Another absolute beauty, Lianne! I can see your passion for the sea in your images. f/v
South Lake Tahoe, CA - United States
just love your ships Lianne ! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm thrilled that you do Mitch - I have so loved doing this series and it's wonderful to know you like them.
Westerville, OH - United States
Just stunning. voted
Lianne Schneider replied:
Lianne SchneiderReply | DeleteHow wonderful of you Dick - thank you so much. 4 Seconds Ago
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Lianne, Oh this is so Beautiful! My favorite tv show is called the Deadlest Catch, The ships are out to catch blue crab and what they go through, between the weather, injuries, family issues and so on... A beautiful Piece!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh that's just a fabulous connection Chrisann - thank you for that and for this amazingly lovely comment. xo
Springfield, MA - United States
Beautiful image and wonderful description, Lianne! Reminds me of the song, 'Wooden Ships' by Crosby, Stills and Nash:)
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a lovely association Michael - I hadn't thought of that one...might just add it to the description! Thank you so much. xo
Richfield, OH - United States
A timeless classic, Lianne. The slight grunge effect adds real interest! Fave!
Seattle, Wa - United States
Lianne, I really enjoy this painting... When you say digital painting, what does that mean exactly? I'm very curious! This is gorgeous. I so enjoy all of your work. My father in law was a sea captain on a wooden Three Mast Schooner, and his father... So I have been around these mighty ship images for a very long time... Anyways enough about me...sorry, I meant to comment about YOUR paintings, and images, and photography...great work.. I love the added seagulls. A Bonaparte Gull? and a Herring Gull? Good compostion as always Lianne!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Well it's a bit complicated to explain because I do each one differently. Generally though I start with a pencil or pen and ink sketch that I enlarge by hand using a trick I learned because I can't draw! Then I trace that image onto a digital canvas in Corel painter on my Wacom tablet. Then using various brushes and the color palette, I paint a background, re-ink the sketch with my digital pen and then just play in Photoshop Elements using various filters and textures to complete the feel. None of them come out the same because I don't actually have a "formula" for what I do...lol. Thank you so much for your delightful, lovely and encouraging comment.
Portsmouth, NH - United States
You are definitely a romantic and I love all of your work. v
Lianne Schneider replied:
Awww - I guess I am just an old romantic at heart. But thank you so much Marcia.
New York, NY - United States
very beautiful
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much - I'm honored by your visit and lovely comment Yosi.
Santa Barbara, CA - United States
Lianne your art is so unique and evocative. I love to coming back to see your creations. this one is just amazing! V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a humbling thing for you to say Danuta - I'm just so thrilled that you like it - thank you.
New Orleans, LA - United States
Lianne, I so enjoyed this image and the prose that you have selected to accompany it. Each enhances the other and broadens the viewer's understanding of your image and purpose. Very well done. V
Lianne Schneider replied:
That's just the loveliest thing for you to say Cheri - and I can't tell you how much that means to me. Thank you.
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