The Unbreakable Spirit by James McPartlin

James McPartlin
View Portfolio
Image 42 of 65
Added 22 Nov 2006
151 Views
18 Comments
2 Favorites
Share This Image On...

Previous 42 of 65 Next

not all Angels are born in Heaven......some are torn from the earth" modelled by artist Socar Myles "In the distant past our ancestors would cast offerings of gold and silver into the lakes and rivers across much of the world giving thanks and respect to the water spirits who in turn nurtured the land. These days this respect and gratitude is all but gone apart for the wishing well fountains which are regarded by most as mere novelties of a more magical and far less cynical time. What is cast into the life giving waters today is far less appealing or respectful to our ladies of the lakes.....but I believe these unbreakable spirits are but sleeping, perhaps like the great King Arthur...waiting for a better day

View Artist Portfolio

18 Comments

Cindy Sugg 20 Jul 2008

EXCELLENT art work

Suzan Tisdale 28 Jan 2007

scary.

Janet Gioffre Harrington 19 Jan 2007

HAUNTING image. GREAT artwork!

Zachary Goodson 19 Jan 2007

reminds me of ophelia in hamlet

Olga van Dijk 27 Nov 2006

Wow... thgis is powerful.... scary image as well... but STUNNING ART WORK!!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Olga! :)

cynthia berridge 27 Nov 2006

wonderful art work

Artist Reply: Thank you, Cynthia, you are so kind :)

Renata Cavanaugh 26 Nov 2006

James you did it again. Amazing work!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Renata, I value your opinion very highly :)

Cristina Marsi 24 Nov 2006

Great work as usual, James :) Any influence from Millais's Ofelia?

Artist Reply: Thank you, Cristina, yes I agree I think subconsciously those fantastic Ophelia paintings must have had some inspiration in this one :)

Jeane Nevarez 24 Nov 2006

Awesome work! I love the way he looks like floating up from the flotsam of earth...

Artist Reply: Thank you, Jeane, I'm glad you like the water effects of this one

Leah Jaarveth 23 Nov 2006

James this is a wonderful piece, you are such an awesome artist!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Leah, glad you like

Lawrence Hickman 23 Nov 2006

awsome job well done

Artist Reply: Thank you, Lawrence

jennifer blenkinsopp 23 Nov 2006

I have been watching this WIP for some time and your words relate to the feeling I portrayed from this, its a excellent piece again James ,I love it, you are a master.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Jennifer, it is such a shame that a lot of our countryside and towns are spoiled in such a thoughtless manner!