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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Gold Leaf
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
Gold is a big deal in human society – presumably, the value of an item depends upon its scarcity, which is one reason why plastic milk jugs are not accorded a tremendous amount of respect and awe.
But if one could be transported back 500 years, what then? No doubt the value of the plastic milk jug would be seen, but would it also be determined to be beautiful? Is this our sole standard for beauty – that something be rare, and therefore expensive, and from there, declared to be precious?
Such is the way mankind’s thoughts, or at least those of mankind who are bent upon making money and a lot of it, runs. But in reality, the truly beautiful things, the amazing things, the wondrous things that have an intrinsic value, are not necessarily rare. And because they are all around us, all of us are able to share in their beauty and preciousness, if we only open our eyes to do so.
Take babies, for example. There are a lot of babies in the world, and truly lost is the person who cannot see the intrinsic value in their smile, their innocence, their perfect skin, their need to be loved, their hope for the next generation to continue. Babies bring out the best in humans who are still open to be kind, thoughtful, protective, and wise.
Or, take sunshine – the golden orb that shines over all of us, giving us light and warmth and the ability to grow plants to feed us and our animal friends on this planet. Gold Leaf, the artwork, celebrates this beautiful, precious, valuable, incredible resource that is there for us all – not to be hoarded away, or given the idea that it is rare because its mining is limited, like diamonds, but freely given by the Creator who made the world.
Gold Leaf encourages us to enter into this meadow, to feel the breeze on our face, and to be thankful for the truly valuable gifts and resources that are there – or are supposed to be there – for all God’s creatures.
Featured on 21 Fine Art America groups.
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August 1st, 2017
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Allenton, WI - United States
Wow, I love this gorgeous image and equally beautiful description. Well said both with words and your paint brush. L/F
South Brent, De - United Kingdom
A truly excellent painting .... voted for in GLIMMERS OF GOLD EARLY AUTUMN contest....good luck!
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding fall composition, lighting, shading, colorful trees and lovely artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest GLIMMERS OF GOLD EARLY AUTUMN TREES AND LEAVES
Pacific Northwest - United States
Congratulations your outstanding artwork has been featured on the leading page of Impressionism group! You are invited to open your own Artists Fine Art Catalog of accepted art and featured art in our group’s discussions area and add to it as often as you like to keep it ranked high in visibility in the group’s discussions. Also, feel free to add to the many themed catalogs in the group’s discussions as well. Excellent work! Lori
Independence, KS - United States
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE your artwork on the homepage of The Artists Group, 8/25/2021! You are invited to post it in the Group's Features Discussion thread for posterity or any other thread that fits!
Dayton, WA - United States
Thank you to the buyer from Oregon who purchase the original painting "Gold Leaf". I am very gratified that your heart and soul connected with this piece and that it is now gracing the walls of your home -- where I trust a sense of peaceful contemplation will always shine upon it. Enjoy your journey of discovery together!
Kharkiv - Ukraine
Congratulations, Steve! Your outstanding Landscape Painting is now featured in the 100 Favorite group! L/F/Ig
Middletown, PA - United States
Beautiful work, Steve!!! Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/F
Moscow, Mo - Russian Federation
Very beautiful, especially play of light and shadows vibrant colours!
Knoxville, TN - United States
Oh my, the golden tones are wonderful in this painting, Steve. As usual, your application of light is spot on!
San Pedro, CA - United States
As ever, just remarkable artistry, enhanced by brilliant story-telling!
Steve Henderson replied:
Always appreciate your comments, Joe -- and thank you for taking the time to read the descriptions as well.
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