Sunday, April 21, 2013

Take a Word - The Sea

My mother "blessed" me with a fear of water, but I love to sit at seaside and listen to the lapping of the waves, or look out over the sea at night when the moon and starshine reflect on the water.  It gives me such a feeling of peace and serenity.  I've tried to capture that feeling here.   The words, of course, are from Don McLean's "Starry Starry Night".  Check this YouTube for Van Gogh paintings accompanied by the song.  Beautiful.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkvLq0TYiwI

19 comments:

  1. Thanks for this, I feel more peaceful already (after battling network problems all day). It reminds me of holiday evenings by the sea.

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  2. Simply stunning Bev so deep and rich a picture that beckons me and I adore the words...awesome work my dear very special!

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  3. Hi Bev,
    What a rich and beautiful scene to accompany those wonderful lyrics- fantastic expressive imagery!

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  4. What a beautiful image and feelings dear Bev!
    I almost can hear the wawes and your voice singing this song.

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  5. Absolutely wonderful sea photo. Cool feeling, beautiful colours.

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  6. So beautiful, Bev! Very calming!

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  7. This is so beautiful, Bev, and thankyou for the YouTube video. It calmed me down and caused a tear or two to drop. Such genius to have had to suffer such a tortured life with no real recognition of his paintings in his lifetime.

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  8. You've really achieved the stillness and beauty of a starry night, sitting by the seashore. gorgeous! xx

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  9. The nightly scene shows the whole charm of the mild summer night at the sea.
    Really fabulous as always, I love it.
    Hugs Anja

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  10. I love your starry, starry night, Bev! I really enjoyed the YouTube video, too. I am a big fan of VVG.xx

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  11. i always loved this song. and your illustration is perfect for this!

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  12. Wonderful piece Bev you have really capture the feeling, so well done.
    Anni

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  13. I have a fear of deep water, but do enjoy a swim now and then. Love the beautiful starry night.

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  14. This is a gorgeous art piece, truly, and thank you so much for that link too.

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  15. This is so beautiful! I too love to sit and listen to the waves, it is a peaceful feeling.

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  16. Aaah...sooo peaceful and beautiful, Bev.

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  17. This is lovely. I grew up on an island and this evokes memories and smells of my childhood. The stars are amazing.

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