Lest We Forget...triptych

Lizzy Forrester

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Lizzy Forrester

Atlea La Vella, Spain

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Lest We Forget...triptych

Artist

Lizzy Forrester

Medium

Painting - Oil On Canvas

Description

For the last 12 to 18 months, I have been acutely aware of the 100 years since the 1st World War. I have only painted poppies once before, but this year, more than anything for the symbolic meaning, I have been really obsessed...
This triptych is meaningful for me, it is filled with emotion, as I remembered, in every second spent on the work, the thousands, millions of men and women, who have given their lives over the centuries, so that we can live in freedom....

How fortunate are we!?
Despite there being terrible strife, war, pointless bombings, extremists and madmen/women still causing misery and enormous injustices...... relatively speaking, we are more civilised, more 'well off' and in the grand scheme of things, living in relatively peaceful times. Most of us on here (FAA) are simply extremely fortunate to have been born in a country / society where we have rights as women and are protected by laws and constitutions, where we can live an independent life, if we so choose...
I think of all those, through the centuries, who have gone out to fight for freedom and have made the ultimate sacrifice.
And I pray for those who are not as fortunate as I / us, especially the children, wherever they may be in the world.

FEATURED IN THE GROUP "NEW FAA UPLOADS"
FEATURED IN THE GROUP "STILL LIFE FLORALS"
FEATURED IN THE GROUP "WILD ABOUT POPPIES"
Featured in "Traditional Artists"
Featured in "The Artists Group"
Featured in "Painting the Old way"
Featured in "Out of the Ordinary"
Featured in "Bedroom Art Gallery" Group
Featured in "Beauty in Art" Group
Featured in 'Images that excite you" Group
Featured in "Women Painters " Group
Featured in "Your Story of Art" Group
Featured in "Visions of Spring Glances of Summer"
Featured in "Gallery Home for all Artists who create"

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Elizabeth Allen

Prairie Grove, AR - United States

Gorgeous work and a wonderful tribute! F

Katya Atanasova

Dragoman, So - Bulgaria

Wonderful poppies, lovely colors! L/F

Lizzy Forrester replied:

Thank you Katya

Lesley Evered

South Brent, De - United Kingdom

Congratulations, your picture has been featured on the home page in the group STILL LIFE FLORALS on 26th January 2022. This is superb artwork....like and favourite. Please look in the group discussions to see the features for this week and any message you may like to leave there will be most appreciated. Very many thanks. Contest for a CUT FLOWER ARRANGEMENT WITH EDIBLE FRUIT is still open for entries. The links for both of these subjects may be found on the group e mail.

Lizzy Forrester replied:

Hello Lesley than you so much Much appreciate the support and encouragement & honored to be featured in the group

Merana Cadorette

Vero Beach, FL - United States

Stunning work, congratulations on your feature

Lizzy Forrester replied:

Thanks so much Merana.

Jenny Revitz Soper

Independence, KS - United States

BRAVO! Your artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of The Artists Group, 1/24/2022! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!

Lizzy Forrester replied:

Thanks so much Jenny - much appreciate your encouragement and support - shall post ... :-)