I agree with the comments of the last two artists Ann! This is indeed a magical and spiritiual painting true to the genre . Just looking at it raises my spirits and brings a smile to my lips at its sheer magical goodness. Love the creative imagination of it all! Brilliant artwork! PS. Check out my picture of Tracy Emin in the Girl Power section!
Artist Reply: Much appreciate your joining in this 'debate'. Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I shall indeed shortly check out your picture of Tracey Emin.
Hello Ann
I agree with AG.........this painting shows the divine qualities of true spirirtual art - bringing the angelic relm & the ememental kingdom into the inner universe of man. Far, far better than "bricks"....less they be molded and fired in a kiln by one's own hand, they will mean little to the soul. Tina Diemer
Artist Reply: Many thanks Tina for your precious words helping to combat what the London art critic Brian Sewell calls 'the Serota Tendency' (Nicholas Serota is currently director of Tate Modern)
If Tracey Emin had picked the cotton under the heat of the sun, spun it onto a spool and woven the sheets on a loom, her 'bed' exhibit would have had a better opportunity to the considered as art.
I wonder...did Damien Hurst breed or even feed the calf, did he muck out its stable and look after the cow before he produced his dead half cow?
Fabulous acrylic, Ann! Splendid composition! Agree with anomymous!!!
Artist Reply: Thank you SO much Alberto.
Anonymous Guest
10 Dec 2007
Art, if it be anything, must be a quest of the spirit, a quest which is conducted through the practice of producing outer visible manifestations of inner, invisible, realizations. It is a magic instrument for sensing the qualities of life - those qualities which lie outside the realm of proof and precise measurement. Here lies its very virtue, and its great importance in an age like ours with its scientific “stance” and its materialistic viewpoints. Inner invisible realizations, sex and death have a beauty that transcends the material, yet the "Bricks", "The Bed" and "The Pickled Cow"..... all three choke the soul in an asthmatic convulsion, resulting in a future public needing tranquillisers to sedate them from the pain of seeing their hard earned taxes squandered on f-art. These ‘exhibits’ are not inner invisible realizations but opportunist bandwagon exhibitionists, exploiting societies decay. But it is not art, it is simply an artful exploitation of a given moment in a sad piece of politics. This painting is at the spiritual heart of art.
Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your amazing in-depth comment.
31 Comments
Maurizio Miele 02 Jan 2013
GREAT WORK !Fiona Robinson 21 Oct 2008
stunning work!!!Sara Deutsch 28 Jul 2008
Exquisite, ethereal imagery!Sandra McClure 23 Jun 2008
Gorgeous creative work AnnAVE HURLEY 22 Jun 2008
Very pretty~!Teresa Dominici 03 May 2008
Beautiful..I love angels....what a great combinations of the blues...Maria Murphy 25 Apr 2008
what a beautiful style you have!!!!!!!!josef balek 20 Apr 2008
Hi! Super work, colours and style!!! pepínoJo-Ann Hayden 05 Apr 2008
Beautiful work on this pieceChristine brand 03 Apr 2008
Very charming and delightful work, I love your use of blues and soft petals of colors.pamela jones 29 Mar 2008
Lovely work so enchanting!Gabrielle Stahlie 06 Mar 2008
Ann, his world of dreams of you is so lovely...you only have to close your eyes, you are in it and dream the time and uglyness away.John Enright 11 Feb 2008
just really lovelyAnonymous Guest 27 Jan 2008
So sweet.Jessica Courtley-Rose 27 Jan 2008
Angels descending, bring from above, Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. ~Fanny J. Crosby Wonderful Art Ann! I can see this in a children's book!Kathie Nichols 23 Jan 2008
Gorgeous artwork Ann, your paintings are an absolute delight!!kate maher 21 Jan 2008
REALLY REALLY BEAUTIFUL:)Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 11 Jan 2008
every time again it is a joy to visit your site!Anne Vis 31 Dec 2007
Delightful and beautiful artwork, Ann!Joanna Jungjohann 23 Dec 2007
so beautifully done ann!~annette steens 23 Dec 2007
wonderful Ann! Wishing you a sweet christmas and super peaceful 2008!Renata Cavanaugh 22 Dec 2007
You create magic like no one else. I love your styleIzabella Pavlushko 17 Dec 2007
Just unique work dear Ann, as if it draws me inside and absorbs . Great !!! I can feel space here. Merry Christmas to you and yours !!!Kelly Barrett 17 Dec 2007
Beautiful stylisation of forms=the realism of the pearl is a marvelous complement to the more abstract forms. I love the fiery tipped wings.Louis Vuittonet 14 Dec 2007
Very BeautifulRusty Woodward-Gladdish 14 Dec 2007
I agree with the comments of the last two artists Ann! This is indeed a magical and spiritiual painting true to the genre . Just looking at it raises my spirits and brings a smile to my lips at its sheer magical goodness. Love the creative imagination of it all! Brilliant artwork! PS. Check out my picture of Tracy Emin in the Girl Power section!Tina Diemer 13 Dec 2007
Hello Ann I agree with AG.........this painting shows the divine qualities of true spirirtual art - bringing the angelic relm & the ememental kingdom into the inner universe of man. Far, far better than "bricks"....less they be molded and fired in a kiln by one's own hand, they will mean little to the soul. Tina DiemerVisionary Imagist 10 Dec 2007
Ann: Another triumph of your fine artwork. i love the cascade of colors amidst the angelic figures. Great job again.Alberto D'Assumpcao 10 Dec 2007
Fabulous acrylic, Ann! Splendid composition! Agree with anomymous!!!Anonymous Guest 10 Dec 2007
Art, if it be anything, must be a quest of the spirit, a quest which is conducted through the practice of producing outer visible manifestations of inner, invisible, realizations. It is a magic instrument for sensing the qualities of life - those qualities which lie outside the realm of proof and precise measurement. Here lies its very virtue, and its great importance in an age like ours with its scientific “stance” and its materialistic viewpoints. Inner invisible realizations, sex and death have a beauty that transcends the material, yet the "Bricks", "The Bed" and "The Pickled Cow"..... all three choke the soul in an asthmatic convulsion, resulting in a future public needing tranquillisers to sedate them from the pain of seeing their hard earned taxes squandered on f-art. These ‘exhibits’ are not inner invisible realizations but opportunist bandwagon exhibitionists, exploiting societies decay. But it is not art, it is simply an artful exploitation of a given moment in a sad piece of politics. This painting is at the spiritual heart of art.Emily Reed 09 Dec 2007
Really elegant art!