Illustration Friday - Peace
Real Peace
Down all the years I've wanted
a peace: not a cessation of war
nor a foul boredom instead-
foetid air dead in an old jar;
rather a translucent-as-water peace,
peace like the silence of books
or blue endlessness beyond cloud-fleece.
The peace that gives beauty her looks,
makes every flower modelled of light;
is like but is not a snowscape nor
cowslip days of spring, but is in sight
the moment I open a dream door
into the loved orchard of words...
In a breathless garden where
images and love live and quick birds
flit, beyond reason is real peace then.
- William Oxley
(6" x 8" acrylic on canvas - This is inspired by a photograph I came across somewhere that I can't remember. The scene touched me... glowing deep and warm, the two swans united in a still peaceful moment before the sun went down...)
posted by carla at 6:39 PM
57 Comments:
Since you posted right before me I get to be first to comment!
This painting says "Carla" to me. Warm and peaceful.
Have a wonderful, realxing holiday Carla!
The colors make me warm inside and the water scape is peaceful. Reminds me of one of our Erie sunsets over the lake which are always so peaceful to watch.
Have a wonderful weekend Carla.
This is really beautiful and peaceful. The colors are perfect and the feeling is serene.
Carla, it's stunningly gorgeous!!
wow. the warmth in this painting is papalable (sp?).
carla, please accept my best wishes to you for a calm and wonderfully meatless holiday with your family. we will have the same weather. i look forward to your wonderful artwork all next year.
:)
So lovely and serene and the swans seems to be enjoying themselves.
although peaceful, the colors make the scene very colorful! just beautiful. peace
This is beautiful and warm. Lot of peace and relax in your art. Nice to see your photo .... ( I have not been here for a long time) ....
Hope for peace and happyness for you and your family.
Beautiful art!
Beautiful! I love this one. I love how you work your darks against your brights - wonderful contrast! Glad to see you out here - I havent been on much but am on school break so that gives me just some time to catch up with people! Hope all is wonderful!! Happy holidays to you and your family!
What a perfect match this painting makes for the poem. I love how you've achieved such depth and a sense of intensely rich color with a relatively limited palette. Awesome. Happy holidays!
Perfect, absolutely perfect, Carla! I love how the swans seem to be sharing a peaceful moment together as they float off into the sunset. Whether or not you meant for it to be, it's kind of romantic that way. And definitely peaceful! Have a great long holiday break!!
gives off a nice warmth
The poem and the painting are going well togather ..first time here..I was wondering just reached
I'm drawn to the deep red brown in the water, contrasted by the deep purple blue trees, accented with the setting sun. A beautiful piece. I've enjoyed the comment exchanges with you this year, Carla. I hope you and yours have a happy holiday season.
Lovely - feel the peace in heart - actually felt it for a moment tonight after shopping in the rush of Oxford Street and sitting by a warm fire listening to music. I love the direction your art is going. Have a Happy Christmas!
So beautiful and glowing like you! Have a beautiful holiday Carla!
very peaceful indeed, warm wishes for you Carla
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Marjorie
If the swans were just a little closer, they would have made a heart. This is very serene and peaceful and as always, your art work is extrordinary.
Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Just beautiful! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
I love the warm glow and deep purple shadows you've made orange and purple work so well together here!
The swans are a lovely symbol of faithfulness to have added in too.
Have a wonderful Christmas Carla!
the colors are beautiful. very peaceful indeed (^.^)
Extremely beautiful and peaceful. you are really gifted in color! On another subject- I use an antique drafting table that came from Connecticut- I know it's not all that amazing but I thought of it when I saw your location.
Happy Holidays to you too!
This is like a very peaceful dream... Very nice, dear Carla! :)
Beautiful warm colours. I really like this. It does bring a sense of peace and serenity.
Here's hoping your holidays are as warm as your illustration.
love,
cat
Simply beautiful Carla!
This is peace and serenity. So beautiful, it's hard to believe it exists, but here it is.
The colors are like warm honey and spicey marmalade.
Good holidays to you carla.
a wonderful piece, Carla!
and have great Holidays!
Hey Carla, long time no "see"!
Nice work as usual.
The warm tones of the painting makes it really serene. Have a wonderful 2007!
very peaceful!! lovely!
Beautiful words. I share them. :-) Best to you in 2007!!
beautiful work! love it!
So peaceful, so beautiful... It's infectious - in a very good way! I wish you a peaceful 2007.
You always do such beautiful work. Happy Christmas to you & your fam.
i love the colors!!! always your work is beautiful
This is beautiful, Carla. And you always choose the most perfect poem or prose to accompany your work!
lovely!! Peaceful indeed!! I hope you've had a wonderful holiday!
What a tremendous picture. It simply glows and the swans seem so at peace.
Happy Holidays to you and yours :-)
Blissfully sublime!
Beautiful. Very warm colors. Makes me wish for summer again.
Carla, from now on, every time I need peace, I will think of this beautiful painting. Thanks!
Beautiful painting!
I really love your Helpful Daydreams painting as well. The colors, the figure, the flowers...all very lovely!!!
Lovely like always...
Happy Holidays to you.
:0)
How evocative. Lovely as usual.
I love the use of poetry in your blogs.
I is amazing how poetry puts one immediately into another space and in doing so gives a rich moment to reflect and savor.
Sweet words of the poem added to the painting can sweep even the most down and out into a glaze of unknown happiness. Great Job!
Happy New Year Carla!
"Peace" to you on 2007, Carla.
Happy new year Carla!!
I want to be right there in the midst of all that peace and warmth!
I wish you a Happy and Magical New Year!
Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog, Carla. It's been a delight knowing you and I truly hope you have more time in 2007 to devote to your art. It's always a pleasure to visit here -- wish you were less busy and could post more!
Happy New Year!
xo
Happy New Year, Carla! Thank you for your support, for stopping by my blog and your insightful comments. It is always a pleasure to see your posts and artwork, keep them coming!
I always loved this poem even though I can only remeber the first two lines. This is another signature painting. Marvelous and a perfect image of peace and tranquility.
Wow this is beautiful. It is so warm and yet so peaceful too.
another wonderful 'peace'
Where's Carla?
Happy New Year of peace!
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