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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
Reflection
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
The exuberant joy of a child finds its perfect match in a clear, calm puddle.
As adults, we know exactly what this child will do ā thereās something about puddles that attract childrenās feet like magnets, and we can only cringe when we think of the splash, the wetting of the socks, the sopping of the shoes.
āCanāt you just go around it?ā we plead.
Nope.
And if the child could, then she would be giving up one of the unique elements of childhood ā the ability to completely and totally enjoy the moment, without constant worrying about the consequences.
And while itās true that someone, usually an adult, needs to worry about the consequences, sometimes we attribute more importance to those consequences than they actually deserve. Is it such a bad thing, always, to get oneās feet wet? And because this is the beach, the child ā very sensibly ā doffed the shoes the first thing, because the most important thing about walking on the sandy beach is that you really should do it barefoot.
In the background, an adult stands in quiet thought, looking out into the sea and oblivious to the potential danger of very wet feet. Or perhaps she isnāt oblivious but wise, recognizing that the child will play and the feet will dry, and this is all part of a day on the beach.
Reflection, like many representational paintings, encourages the reader to step into the landscape and become part of the story, adding to and embellishing details with each view of the artwork. This is the beauty of representational art ā its ability to take one out of the worries and anxieties of day to day living, and enter a deeper dimension of thought, questioning, meditation, imagination, and day dreaming.
The worries will be there when we get back ā but then again, if we savor the journey into a place of beauty, we will return refreshed, with a new, strong perspective of how to face the challenges we see.
Reflection is featured on 33 Fine Art America groups.
Uploaded
June 6th, 2017
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Viewed 18,480 Times - Last Visitor from Monmouth Junction, NJ on 04/23/2024 at 11:18 PM
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Niceville, Fl - United States
Congratulations on your top finish in the Reflections contest! voted l/f
Saint Louis, MO - United States
The best, Steve...this one bringing back my first encounter with the ocean, bare feet experiencing the movement of sand and shells with the rushing tide. It was Florida and already night when we arrived, but all five of us were there with the thrill of the biggest "puddle" nature has to share! Marvelous work! F/L+++
Steve Henderson replied:
I am very gratified, Nancy, that this artwork brought to your heart and soul such fond memories. Thank you.
Ashland, OR - United States
Congratulations on your homepage feature in āPIXELS Promotionā, Steve! Iām also sharing this beautiful image in my āAdministratorās Picks of the Weekā thread today! You are welcome to share your featured work in any other group thread that fits. Fvl.
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 thread and any other thread that is fitting!! š
Chennai, In - India
Beautiful painting!! Love the colors. CONGRATS on your feature in FUN PAINTING ARTISTS group. You can promote your artwork in āThank you and promoteā discussion thread of the group.
San Francisco Bay Area, CA - United States
Spectacular light and colors in this magnificent seaside portrait of excellence, Steve! Seen in the 1,000 Views on 1 Image Group. F/L
Prairie Grove, AR - United States
An absolutely beautiful painting which does draw the viewer in to perhaps reminisce about their own childhood. Favorited and following.
Sesvete, Eu - Croatia
Beautiful seashore scene. Excellent work, play of light and shadow, golden reflection of the sun and reflection. l/f/pin/tw
Cypress, TX - United States
Beautiful painting expressing such joy and freedom and very fitting colors! L/F
Bedford, NS - Canada
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group āPromote Your Work Here and Get Noticed.' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured image(s) in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / Image Archive.ā If you allow pinning, your image will be pinned to the Groupās features board (www.pinterest.ca/tendrelimages/promote-your-work-here-get-noticed)
San Pedro, CA - United States
you have transported me for the moment to the Oregon coast Steve. Sweet!
R B, CA - United States
Love how the light color applied the perspect, and little white hat leads to the Mom, awesome piece Steve... v.f.l
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you, Fei, for taking time to "get into" this piece. I enjoy your take on things.
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