Dayton, WA
$65.00
Title
Stillness
Artist
Steve Henderson
Medium
Painting - Oil On Panel
Description
The Grand Canyon in the Southwest's Arizona is a place of awe and wonder – one cannot stand at the rim before a great drop off and not feel a bit small, a bit silent, a bit still at the sheer majesty of rock and form and color before us.
In the artwork, Stillness, two Native American women stand in such silence. There is no need to speak, to observe aloud to each other how big everything is, to audibly wonder how such a natural beauty was formed and when. While there is nothing wrong with these questions and observations, Stillness reminds us that there is a time for just that – a profound time of quiet and silence in which we let the land before us speak, and we listen.
Stillness gives us the idea that these women have been to this spot before, and the sense of companionship between them is evident of their friendship, possibly sisterhood. Like all representational paintings that are created with thought and skill, Stillness invites the viewer to step into the image and join the women standing at the rim of the Canyon.
The colors, the form, the hue of the rocks before us give a sense of design and Designer, in much the same way that the women’s blankets were evidently created by skillful hands. Nature is a piece of artwork that is timeless in its scope, and while the Grand Canyon is one of the world’s more profound, more memorable places, all landscapes on the planet have something about them to incite a sense of silence, meditation, profundity, awe, and stillness.
Walk into the painting, Stillness, and join the two women at the rim. As you stand silently there, looking out into the depths, allow your mind to let go of the worries, anxieties, frustrations, and pressures of daily life, and simply bask in the silence.
Stillness has been featured in 40 Fine Art America groups.
3rd Place Winner, Traditional Art Contest sponsored by the Fine Art America Traditional Artwork Group
2nd Place Winner, Artist of the Month contest sponsored by the Fine Art America group, Daily Promotion Group, January, 2019
Third Place Prize in the World at Peace Contest held by the Fine Art America Group, Heal the World -- May 2019
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July 25th, 2017
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Dayton, WA - United States
To the recent buyer from The Lone Star State: thank you for your purchase of “Stillness” and “Serenity” and may they bring to you and your home a real sense of peace and contemplation and tranquility. Enjoy!
Cypress, TX - United States
Native American history is so fascinating to learn when visiting sites where they lived and worked. This image has such peace and tranquility! L/F
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you very much, Brigitta, for your comment. And, yes, Native American history is VERY fascinating in and of itself AND in its reflections on who we are as a nation and how we treat other cultures. Sometimes very sobering; sometimes some glimmer of hope.
Auburn, NE - United States
Your sensitive, storytelling foreground falls away to the mystical haze of the canyon - in a magical image!
JABALPUR, MA - India
So super work that the entire subject soothened my soul for a long ...+LfTw
Steve Henderson replied:
I appreciate your words, Basant. To soothe the soul — those are well chosen words. Thank you.
Zagreb, Cr - Croatia
ndeed, as if I were the third on the cliff and watching distance, my thoughts and total silence, I'm thinking about life. Fantastic work! l/f/tw
Steve Henderson replied:
Jasna — you are so right on the mark: That is exactly what I hoped for; that the viewer would be drawn in to stand alongside and view not only the landscape but their very soul. Thank you for your thought-filled words.
Dayton, WA - United States
A special thank you to the buyer from Texas: May you always enter into “Stillness” and be still as you ponder those things most important in life. Enjoy!
Los Angeles, CA - United States
Exceptional artwork: a harmonious unity of colors, light and a story behind this beautiful scene!
Danville, KY - United States
Many congratulations, Steve on your Heal the World contest Win and placement! I have long appreciated the invitation this artpiece suggests...to “ Be Still...and know” ...MAGNIFICENT!
Prague & Malibu - United States
CONGRATULATIONS, on your THIRD PLACE of The 1st Annual Heal the World Group CONTEST 2019 - "World at Peace". Your artwork is being featured among the winners on the homepage in the FAA group, "Heal the World", and has been archived in The Best of the Best - Group Presentation Gallery".
Dayton, WA - United States
A special thank you to the recent buyer from Washington: may the image "Stillness" bring you daily a sense of peace, tranquility, stillness as you ponder life's many mysteries. Enjoy!
Newport News, VA - United States
Steve, your work is lovely!!! This exquisite image takes me back to the Grand Canyon. I can feel the spirits of my Native American ancestors in this still but very moving work!!! F/L
Steve Henderson replied:
That this image so connects with your artistic eye and your heritage means much to me, Ola. Thank you for taking time to visit and comment.
Weipa, Qu - Australia
Lovely piece, Steve! It's makes me feel like I'm there :)
Steve Henderson replied:
Exactly, Joan. I am glad you are able to "enter into" this piece. Just watch your step.
Danville, KY - United States
Talk about the richness of textures, Light and Epic tale? Yes, Steve, this is one of the Contemporary Masterpieces! VOTED! Best of luck to you. L/F once again
Steve Henderson replied:
I appreciate your kind words and thought-filled comments, Laurel. This piece holds a special place in my repertoire of work: not so much a historical work as it is an acknowledgement of the Native American spirit that reminds us all of what can be -- not just in the past but now: that is, taking time to look around us, taking time to be still, to observe -- both the world around and the world within. And then, representing these rather ethereal concepts in the more tactile, sensual medium of paint, color, texture. A very challenging task, but a most gratifying one -- especially when people catch the spirit of the work.
CA, CA - United States
I realize I have been to visit here before, but the entire groupings of the Dine are just my favorite. Congratulations on being the 15th Lottery Winner in Positive Group! F/L/P/Tw/FB
Athens, GA - United States
WOW, Beautiful, Steve!......Worthy Of Praise!.....L/F....Carry On!
Steve Henderson replied:
Thank you, Reid. I am glad you enjoy this piece as it holds a special place in my portfolio of works.
Dayton, WA - United States
To the recent purchaser of a print of Stillness: may this image bring you a sense of well being and peace everytime you look at it.
Yakima, WA - United States
Congrats Steve for winning 2nd place in 'Artist of the Month in "Daily Promotion Group"!
ECE, Ab - Nigeria
♫♫♫ Congratulations Steve on your Second Place Win in DPG's Artist Of The Month {January 2019} Contest ! Your exceptional work is Daily Promotion Group's Homepage Spread {17012019 - 31012019 } ♫♫♫
Las Vegas, NV - United States
Congratulations - Your beautiful picture has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
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