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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Gathering Thoughts
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Afternoon sun casts warmth and light upon a meditative, yet joyful woman. At the ocean, the child in us comes out to wade.
Rare is the person who, upon stepping onto the sand, does not feel the impulse to kick off one’s shoes and go barefoot, free from the confines and constraints of footware. In some ways, it is a larger message given through this action: the sea is a place so big, so grand, so enormously, magnificently beautiful, that it demands to be felt, experienced, wondered at.
In Gathering Thoughts, the woman in the painting is, literally, allowing the surf and the sea to encompass her, to surround her, to embrace her with their sights and sounds and smells and textures. This is not the time to check the phone (and indeed, with no pocket in her dress, there is no place to keep one), nor is it time to check in with the office and see what has passed since we checked 15 minutes ago.
This is a time to gather one’s thoughts in the same way that the woman gathers her skirts to her knees, allowing her to wade without fear of getting her clothing dripping wet. (Although, realistically, the water will touch the hem of her garment, in the same way that the splash of surf, from a higher than normal way, will touch her skin). This is a time for quiet, for peace, for tranquility, for reflection – a time to feel the warm sun on one’s skin and glorify in the difference between that warmth, and the cool of the surf.
Such is the experience of many at the sea, and perhaps because of this, many seek to live there, and if not live there, to visit there as often as possible, and totally immerse themselves in the experience of being in a place so much bigger than the worries of the world.
Gathering Thoughts has been featured in 34 Fine Art America groups, including 100 Favorites.
Second Place Winner: Summer Sun Sea and Solitude contest, sponsored by the Fine Art America group, Everyday Wonder, September, 2020
First Place Winner: Painting Peace, September 2020; featured on Exposed Art 2000 Magazine Online
First Place Winner: A Gallery Exhibit of Your Own contest; Third Place, Summer Images contest.
First Place Winner: Fine Art America group Everyday Wonder, Summer Sun and Sea
Third Place Winner: Looking Back at Summer, Painterly Fine Arts, September 2018
Uploaded
March 29th, 2017
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Viewed 40,159 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/24/2024 at 9:11 PM
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Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON THE WATER! F/L
Niceville, Fl - United States
Voted on your beautiful entry in the Human Activities On the Water contest!
McCormick, SC - United States
Beautiful artistry in this piece, Steve! Wonderful talent and beauty! Voted
Arcadia, LA - United States
Lovely! It feels of Renior to me. Congratulations on your sale and congratulations to the buyer you have a beautiful piece of art.
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your winning 2nd Place in the contest… PEACE! Fl
St. Louis, MO - United States
Fantastic painting, Steve! Congratulations on your Second Place in the Peace contest! F/L/Voted
Ridgefield, WA - United States
Congratulations Steve, on your 2nd place win in the "PEACE" Contest for this wonderful painting!
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your winning 2nd Place in the contest… PEACE! Fl
Wyoming, MN - United States
Congratulations on your Second Place Win in the Peace Contest!! Beautiful Painting!! L/F
Ashland, OR - United States
Congratulations on your 2nd place win in the 'PEACE' contest, Steve! Beautiful painting. My pleasure to host the contest. Fvl.
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… YOUR BEST 6! Fl
Florence, AL - United States
Voted for this fabulous work in the Peace contest. Absolute incredible description. As a "water baby" the beach has always been my spirit's home so I could relate to your words.
Steve Henderson replied:
Glad that you enjoyed both the paint and the words, Kathy. As you may know, these descriptive mini essays on art and life and living are created by my wife and business partner, Carolyn. She puts a lot of soul and thought into each essay. Thank you.
Clayton, NC - United States
Congratulations on your 1st Place Win in the Aqua Paintings Contest Steve!
Danville, KY - United States
STEVE, CONGRATULATIONS On your WIN in the AQUA PAINTINGS CONTEST!…YAY!, SO WELL DESERVED!
Martville, NY - United States
Congratulations, Steve, on your Win in the Aqua Paintings Contest for this beautiful painting! Well deserved.
Ridgefield, WA - United States
Congratulations Steve, on your 1st place win in the "AQUA PAINTINGS - NO PHOTOS" Contest for this beautiful painting!
Vancouver, BC - Canada
Always have loved your work Steve....Congrats on your win in the Aqua Painting Contest!
Steve Henderson replied:
I appreciate your taking time to comment, Kelly. And I am very happy that these works connect with you.
North Port, FL - United States
Not a surprise that you won in the Aqua Paintings contest for this beautiful work. Congratulations.
Roseburg, OR - United States
Steve, Congratulations on your First Place Win in the Aqua Paintings Contest! Gorgeous work! lf
Cape Town - South Africa
This painting, like so many of yours, took my breath away!
Steve Henderson replied:
I am very gratified that these works speak to your soul, Michael. Thank you!
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular beachside composition, lighting, shading, aqua colors and artwork! F/L voted
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