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Title
Simpler Times
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
The second in my "Simple Life" series that began with "Gimme That Ol' Time Religion." The Amish sect have long personified the ideal of living simply, of appreciation for the most natural and least intrusive way of life, of respect for the environment. Robert Louis Stevenson could have been thinking of them when he penned these lines:
"The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life." ~Robert Louis Stevenson
And how appropriate this old Shaker hymn, the melody resurrected so beautifully in Aaron Copeland's Appalachian Spring and sung so sweetly here by Jewel. Very moving -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdjJQlbnS-E&feature=related
Tis the gift to be simple,
'tis the gift to be free,
'tis the gift to come down where you ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
It will be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained,
To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed.
To turn, turn will be our delight,
'Til by turning, turning we come round right
'Tis the gift to be loved and that love to return,
'Tis the gift to be taught and a richer gift to learn,
And when we expect of o-thers what we try to live each day,
Then we'll all live together and we'll all learn to say,
When true simplicity is gained,
To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed.
To turn, turn will be our delight,
'Til by turning, turning we come round right
When true simplicity is gained,
To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed.
To turn, turn will be our delight,
'Til by turning, turning we come round right
'Tis the gift to have friends and a true friend to be,
'Tis the gift to think of others not to only think of "me",
And when we hear what others really think and really feel,
Then we'll all live together with a love that is real.
When true simplicity is gained,
To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed.
To turn, turn will be our delight,
'Til by turning, turning we come round right.
Digital painting done by hand, extra effects in PSE 9
MCN :: C9FAB-YQ776-PFA3W
Thank you to the following groups for featuring these images:
Best Artwork Collections
Art From the Past
Beauty
Cards for all Occasions
What Is In It For You
Memories & Nostalgia
Glimpses of Autumn
Forgotten by Time
Comfortable Art
For the Love of Color
Art with Flair
Wisconsin Flowers - second place in the Autumn colors contest
Image Copyright � Lianne Schneider http://lianne-schneider.artistwebsites.com All images and personal poetry are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, downloaded, distributed, transmitted, copied, reproduced in derivative works, displayed, published or broadcast by any means or in any form without prior written consent from the artist. . Copyright on works derived from or based on images in the public domain applies only to the subsequent manipulation or painting resulting from my changes and the original image remains in the public domain. Such images are used with permission.
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July 8th, 2012
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Hiawassee, GA - United States
Lianne, you have a fine gallery! Among the many others, I like this lovely scene. I live a simple life as well and love it.
Tulsa, OK - United States
Love all your galleries, Lianne, but this image really caught my eye. Beautiful work! f/l
Singapore, SG - Singapore
Hi Lianne! Just gotta revisit this beautiful colorful work! Sharing in FB w my friends! Revoted and Refaved!
Strykersville, NY - United States
Once again, William, my deepest thanks for featuring this image in ART WITH FLAIR. I'm so appreciative and so honored.
Strykersville, NY - United States
I'm so thrilled Annie that you've chosen to feature this in FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR. What a wonderful honor - thank you so much.
Strykersville, NY - United States
Jim you are so very good to me - I can't thank you enough for featuring this work in your wonderful group, COMFORTABLE ART. I'm so delighted and very honored.
Strykersville, NY - United States
Amanda my heartfelt thanks for featuring this image in FORGOTTEN BY TIME. I'm so very honored and pleased.
Strykersville, NY - United States
My deepest gratitude Dora for featuring this image in GLIMPSES OF AUTUMN. This is one of my first efforts at digital painting so I'm doubly honored. Thank you.
Strykersville, NY - United States
What a joy Sandra that you have selected this for MEMORIES AND NOSTALGIA - I'm so deeply grateful.
Strykersville, NY - United States
I'm so very pleased and honored Greta that you selected this image for WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? I'm totally delighted. Thank you.
Strykersville, NY - United States
Jordan thank you so much for choosing to feature this in CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. I'm incredibly honored and very very happy.
Surrey, BC - Canada
Congratulations! Your work is being Featured in CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Awesome work! g+
Strykersville, NY - United States
I want to thank each one of you for your beautiful and supportive comments that mean so very much. I may not have been able to visit your work yet to thank you personally and in kind - I have to be off FAA for a few days - but I will certainly get to you as soon as I am able. My deepest and most heartfelt gratitude. LIanne
Peekskill, NY - United States
Another place and time, but so actual. You know how to touch my heartstrings, Lianne. Image also taken up in "What is in it for you?' group.
Bentonville, AR - United States
Lianne----Love this scene--beautiful work! Congratulations on your WFS contest win---:) f/v
Iola, WI - United States
Love this winner in our contest and the beauty it exudes, Lianne! Congratulations on your recent win, as it is truly well deserved!
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm so thrilled and excited about this Randy - I can't thank you enough. It's quite a novelty for me to win or place in a contest here so I'm just delighted. Thank you for hosting!!
Strykersville, NY - United States
James what a special honor to have you choose to feature this in BEAUTY. My heartfelt thanks to you.
Haddam, CT - United States
Oops, I guess that was a tie for 2nd place...even better!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thanks so much Gina - took me a good while to figure out what I'd won!! LOL. So glad you liked it.
Green Valley, AZ - United States
Gorgeous. Congratulations on your second place win! Wonderful work! vf
Lianne Schneider replied:
Pretty silly not to know which contest I placed in - lol - but thank you so much Lucinda.
Surrey, BC - Canada
Congrats on your second place win, Lianne!! One of my fave pieces!! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
I feel perfectly silly not having known which contest - but I finally figured it out. Thank you so very much Jordan!!
Clarence, NY - United States
Stunning image. Congrats on your second place contest win f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
You're the second person to tell me that Kathy and I've no idea which contest that's in - lol. But thank you so much!!
New York, NY - United States
Lianne, this is simply a beautiful fall image and a worthy winner. I can see why it was featured in so many groups. Congrats on your win! vft
Lianne Schneider replied:
What did I win????? LOL - I don't know. But thank you so very much Madeline. It's lovely to be back and to see you again.
Singapore, SG - Singapore
Lianne - I simply love your writeup about being simple. Yes, Life should be just that - SIMPLE. We chased our dreams and become rich and when we reached there, we just wanted to go back to where it all started..I can relate this to a sharing by someone about a rich man who bought an island and just fished all day living the simple life like a farmer or fisherman again...Love the richness of the colours and the meaning behind your work.
Lianne Schneider replied:
This is just the most beautiful comment Belinda - I can't tell you what it means to me for someone to take the time to tell me what my work evokes. I try to let both art and poetry speak not just for me, but for many. My heartfelt thanks for this lovely comment.
Bradenton, FL - United States
A beautiful Autumnal scene. You've got some lovely work in your galleries. v91/fv
Mt. Bethel, PA - United States
Ah Lianne! Exquisite!!!! The color, composition, ambience....just superb! f/v/twttr
Denton, TX - United States
This is a striking scene with all the autumn colors with the Amish carriage and horse. Ruth
Reno, NV - United States
I absolutely love everything about this image Lianne, well done!!...v85/fav
Green Valley, AZ - United States
Stunning, love it! f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thanks so much Barbara - I'm mad at myself because I can't duplicate this technique any more - and I didn't write it down. So glad you liked it!!
Norwalk, OH - United States
Oh do I love this. That horse and buggy and awesome colors really make it pop! Voted.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Totally ashamed of myself Mary - I've been an absentee so much lately that everything slips by me. Thank you so very much.
Cambridge, ON - Canada
Magnificent work, Lianne!!! Fantastic composition, color and beautiful sunlit highlights!! v/f/t/g+
Lianne Schneider replied:
Coming from one of my very favorite painters that is high praise indeed Hanne - thank you so much.
Brookline, MA - United States
Love the colors and impressionistic feel to it ~ beautiful! Juergen
Lianne Schneider replied:
Juergen thank you so much. I went in for surgery right after you posted and am only now up to sitting at the computer long enough for thank yous! Will visit your page as soon as possible.
Gahanna, OH - United States
Beautiful piece! Wonderful colors and stokes! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
My apologies Ron - I've had surgery and been recovering for the past few weeks. But thank you for your beautiful comment.
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