In this series I want to open this Arabian door to show my AW friends some of the most memorable vanishing scenes in this mysterious Middle East... UAE,Dubai,Abu Dhabi,Deira and other town in the Desert. These places I painted before the face-lift, when I when back most of these places were beyond recognition. It had change so fast thatI feel left out, I love this place, I was staying in this place before. Those scenes keep flashing back... the fish & meat market, the creek, the dhows, the gold zouks, the cobbler, the tea stalls, and of course the smell, the warmness, hospitality and smile of the people. I hope my friends in Dubai will see this series and I miss to all !
35 Comments
Ben Kiger 23 Jan 2007
love the shadows of the white bird and leaves,beautifulcolors. such magic.Carla Silva 22 Jul 2006
Everything is perfect in this image.Claudia Huefner 14 Jun 2006
want to know, what is behind, good work! I love it.Elton Houck 06 Jun 2006
beautiful work..love the simple wonder of it.K L Marsala 31 May 2006
always magical francis... the shadows, the lighting allMirsad Mehulic 09 Jan 2006
Great work , love this shadows and rust door.Timothy McAninch 10 Oct 2005
Such masterful use of material. You show such understanding of light, shadow and colour harmony.Tabitha Borges 08 Oct 2005
do lovely the the bird.. are great..Matthew Steffen 07 Oct 2005
beautful work I love the bird in the shotstephanie atlee 07 Oct 2005
beaituful composition...nicely painted...looks so realJoke Schotting 07 Oct 2005
Wonderful!!Cristina Marsi 07 Oct 2005
Wonderful, detailed piece, full of atmosphere :)sher richardson 07 Oct 2005
wonderful watercolour Francis : ) i love the detail...Christine brand 07 Oct 2005
ONE OF MY FAVORITE PIECES YOU HAVE DONE... TRULY YOUR HEART LINGERS HERE IN THE WARM AND COOLNESS OF THE DAY... IN THE FLIGHT OF THE BIRDS AND HINGE OF THE THE RUSTIC DOORWAY. I SEE YOU THERE... IN THE SCROLLED DESIGN, THE MORTAR, THE SUN BAKED BRICKS, EVERY POURED OUT LINE... EXQUISTE WORK!!! DEAR FRANCIS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR LOVE OF THE WORLD WITH US. I FEEL IT TOO. BLESSINGS... SINCERELY YOURS CBNicole Jahan 07 Oct 2005
Wow ! I love the details and the colors !! and you make us travel around the world ...Jan Christensen 06 Oct 2005
This is beautiful!Nancy Costley 06 Oct 2005
Your work is always delightful to view. I especially like this one because of your use of color with the lights and shadows. Nice elements of nature too.Diana Hume 06 Oct 2005
Beautiful warm light. Great details. The shadow of the bird landing. The carving and the chain on the door. Thanks for the great explanation!Anne Kelty 06 Oct 2005
As usual, you have created a stunning image and your use of warm and cool colors is superb.Nancy Woolweber 06 Oct 2005
Love this one.Betty Schwartz 06 Oct 2005
Those luminous violet shadows are splendid!Juan Gomez 06 Oct 2005
Awesome work..very beautiful..Les Jobes 06 Oct 2005
What a very pleasant scene! So pleasing to the eyes... wonderfully painted, I can feel the warmth of the sunshine from here..(and I thank you!) :o)Nira Dabush 06 Oct 2005
Splendid senario.......so beautifully done,...Francis...EXCELLENT JOB,AS ALWAYS.Reba McDonald 06 Oct 2005
Beautiful work Francis.joan warburton 06 Oct 2005
This is beautiful! I can't wait to see more of them!Terry Bullard 06 Oct 2005
a lovely work, the birds, foliage and shadow work is very nice.ellen blockley 06 Oct 2005
Beautiful Watercolor and I would like to go through the door and have a look!Aris Stathakis 06 Oct 2005
wonderful watercolor Francis, well done!Anonymous Guest 06 Oct 2005
VERY Nice!Analua 06 Oct 2005
So beauty and brilliant peaceful work Francis!!!Elizabeth Henry 06 Oct 2005
really niceEmily Reed 06 Oct 2005
Such a delightful painting capturing the culture and feeling of the wonderful kingdom of Dubai.Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 06 Oct 2005
beautifull watercolor and I love the atmosphere very very much!!!!thea walstra 06 Oct 2005
Very pleasing to the eye and outstanding work Francis