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Dayton, WA
$325.00
Title
The World Traveler
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
If there is ever anyone who has earned the title of World Traveler, that person is Santa Claus. There’s not even an argument than anyone else could come close to earning this title.
The intriguing thing about Santa is that he does not rely, nor does he need to rely, upon the latest GPS system or military technological tool to get around on the planet – a wise, intelligent elf, Santa Claus is comfortable using the tools that were high technology centuries ago – a sextant, a map, a globe, a compass, a pencil, paper, a chart. Even today, wise intelligent people can and do use these tools to get around, not necessarily comfortable with relying upon a distant, disembodied voice with a British accent to direct them where they need to go (sometimes, it’s in the middle of a field, when the disembodied voice endlessly repeats that there is a road there).
Santa is happily comfortable in his warm study, with the cool lights of the North Pole in the background, looking through his resources to plan the big night ahead. One would think that, after all these years, he would have the trip down with no problem at all, but even a World Traveler as experienced as Santa cannot direct the things out of his control: children grow up, become adults, and have new children of their own, and they don’t necessarily live in the same houses where they lived years before.
These are all complications that Santa takes into account as he plans his Christmas Eve journey, and the details – because there are so very many of them – need to be finessed and worked out to a T before the big evening comes. By the time Christmas Eve arrives, there are too many other things to think about, too many other projects to do, to worry about the details of the trip.
But then again, a really excellent World Traveler knows all this. Merry Christmas, everyone.
Featured on 38 Fine Art America groups.
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November 21st, 2017
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Wyoming, MN - United States
Beautiful Painting!! Your portfolio of artwork is absolutely outstanding!! L/F
Piney Flats, TN - United States
Great painting with attention to detail that makes this timeless! L,F
Dayton, WA - United States
To the buyer from Arkansas who purchased a print of The World Traveler: I am indeed honored that this artwork has found a place in your heart and home -- may it remind you always of the simple joys found in great celebrations like Christmas; the spirit of which can be found expressed in the tradition of Santa. Enjoy your time with family and friends as you have a very Merry Christmas!
Dayton, WA - United States
Thank you and Merry Christmas to the buyer from Maryland who purchased a print of The World Traveler: May this artwork put a smile on your face and your heart every time you look upon it. May all the joys associated with Christmas be yours all 365 days of the year. Enjoy!
Montvale, VA - United States
I just read the story of this World Traveler. Fantastic imagination.
Steve Henderson replied:
I am happy you enjoyed both the art AND the story. FYI: these wonderful descriptive essays on art and life are imagined and written by our business manager and my wife, Carolyn. She writes, I paint. (I wonder if Mrs. Claus managed Santa's business affairs?)
Kharkiv - Ukraine
Congratulations, Steve! Your outstanding Christmas Painting is now featured in the 100 Favorite group! L/F/Ig
Broadway, NJ - United States
Steve Henderson, I am awestruck by your Santa Collection of paintings. It would be awesome if you could paint the journeys of Santa in the very special book, The Autobiography of Santa Claus as told by Jeff Guinn. Stunning! Fellow IBRBS & FAA member, GJ glorijean
Green Lane, PA - United States
This whole Santa series is beautiful:>) F/L Your feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery is an amazing image - gorgeous work! Hearty congratulations.
Cedar City, UT - United States
Amazing detail and light, Congratulations on your ELVIS Pick of the Week in WFS!!...L
Iola, WI - United States
Congratulations on being chosen for the big Feature, Elvis Pick of the Week, Your artwork was chosen to be FEATURED in this HOT spot on our homepage for this week. A truly lovely piece of artwork for all the world to view and enjoy. Thanks much for sharing! Randy “Elvis” Rosenberger Administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group
Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations your beautiful artwork is being featured in AAA Images:-)
Toronto, ON - Canada
Congratulations, on your Feature, in "Collectors Gallery", "500 Views..", & "Out of the Ordinary", groups!
Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-)
Burlington, NJ - United States
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 12/1/19 l/f/pin
Danville, KY - United States
Your Santa series is inspired, Steve!...I am so blessed to have lived with contemporary geniuses of Christmas WONDERment...Norman Rockwell and Steve Henderson!...MASTERFUL...you know the twinkle in his eye is Mr. Rockwell’s assent. My inner child is captivated by the Magic! L/F
Steve Henderson replied:
I enjoy very much your observations and word-smithing, Laurel. And I am very gratified indeed that the Santa series connects with that inner child -- THAT is it exactly!
Pueblo , CO - United States
A truly wonderful work of art, Steve! Outstanding details and composition! l/f/t
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you, John, for taking the time to "get into" this artwork. I appreciate it.
Oshawa, ON - Canada
Anstongishing piece congratulations on your Feature in the Pretty in Pink Blue Or Purple Group
Bensalem, PA - United States
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in The World We See Group:-)
Toronto, ON - Canada
Congratulations, on your FEATURE, in the "Pretty in Pink, Blue or Purple", group!
Toronto, ON - Canada
Congratulations, on your FEATURE, in the "Just Perfect", & "Figurative Abstraction", & "Painting the Old Way..", groups!
Port Orange, FL - United States
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #12 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Halifax, NS - Canada
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our Homepage!
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Facebook Group - Images That Excite You!
Port Orange, FL - United States
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
NIcholasville, KY - United States
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by My Hands"
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