Tears© by Olga van Dijk

Sandra S. Corona 18 Apr 2013

Painting for a cause with a heartfelt brush. Bravo!

Keenya Woods 14 Mar 2009

a powerful message for a beautiful portrait

william bat watego 24 Aug 2008

this is really lovley art u have so much talent and u have way putting a messege in all your lovley art very speacial talent u have olga ..cheers all best u go fare in the art world

Sherrie Kostura 13 Jul 2008

Olga, you should email this to "Feed The Children Foundation". The sad reality is, some people do not believe this condition exists in this severity...

OLGA, IT'S BEEN AWHILE SINCE I HAVE VISITED YOUR AW SITE. WOW, YOU HAVE BEEN DOING SOME AMAZING WORK. YOUR PORTRAITS AND NUDES ARE PARTICULARLY EXCELLENT!! YOU HAVE REALLY CAPTURED THE COLORS AND SHADOWS IN SUCH AN EXOTIC AND INTRIGUING WAY! VERY IMPRESSIVE!

Anonymous Guest 08 Jul 2008

The image is a great and terrible example of starvation. If we could only donate money to resolve the starvation it would be wonderful. However with corrupt political regimes that purposely starve their own people or at best only feed their soldiers with the donated money and food. The problem is more complex than just giving the money. We need to find some way to give the downtrodden a voice in their own countries. This is a tough job to accomplish.

Artist Reply: dear anonymous guest... thank you so much for your input and great inside...

Hillary Herring 30 Jun 2008

Awww, how MOVING!!! Your words are very inspiring, just like your paintings!!

Joanne Woolley 22 Jun 2008

A very powerful image with an extremely important message to us all. A beautiful portrait too Olga:)

brenden howard 17 Jun 2008

his is great,beutiful portraitand the eyes say it all,and what a wonderfull idea,

shane mccullough 15 Jun 2008

That's quite something!

Lili 14 Jun 2008

Beautiful artwork, I love it!:)

bobby haynes 09 Jun 2008

A very lovely piece!

Cristina Andrisan 06 Jun 2008

Great oil,so real...

T Jerkovich 15 Apr 2008

fantastic effective portrait. and a great cause too.

William H. RaVell III 19 Mar 2008

I really love what you do and this is my favorite. Great art.

gunawan wibisono 08 Mar 2008

awesome! how many size?

Nilantha Lokunarangode 06 Mar 2008

fantastic!!

jO ANNA jARVIS 03 Mar 2008

Yes...This is a Wow!

Mary Ashton 02 Mar 2008

A beautifully strong and powerful portrait full of emotion Olga. A great way to spread the word. Mary

Cathy Holford 02 Mar 2008

This is so powerful!

Natalie Green 02 Mar 2008

very well done, very touching, I hope you are able to raise a large amount of money and awareness with this one!

Donald Schrier 29 Feb 2008

Beautiful painting, you can feel the childs pain just looking at it. The cause is so worthwhile also.

Doris Blessington 28 Feb 2008

Beautiful portrait, full of feeling, great cause!

H.E. Drew 28 Feb 2008

WOW!, Great Portrait and message Olga!

Pepita Selles 25 Feb 2008

Great cause,and art

Gabrielle Stahlie 23 Feb 2008

You are so right...het is maar wat de mensen belangrijker achten... Een aangrijpend beeld Olga!

Jessica Courtley-Rose 23 Feb 2008

WOW! AMAZING! Wonderful way to spread the word!

carlos martins 21 Feb 2008

good portrait and fine cause....

Jennifer Collinson 19 Feb 2008

gorgeous work as usual!!!!

Jodi Keys 18 Feb 2008

Absolutely STUNNING Olga!

Claudia Huefner 17 Feb 2008

stunning work!

Izabella Pavlushko 17 Feb 2008

very beatiful work, dear Olga. Bravo !

David Holcombe 15 Feb 2008

Good portrait and fine cause. There is no peace without justice, to paraphrase many philosophers. Art can not exist in a vacuum and artists can not be indifferent to the suffering around them.

thea walstra 15 Feb 2008

You are right Olga! Awesome and very impressive work

Steve Howard 14 Feb 2008

Real nice. Cute kid.

Tabitha Borges 14 Feb 2008

it stunning

Brenda Loveless 14 Feb 2008

your gift and caring really shine through strongly in this painting, Olga...very well done!

Hiromi Green 13 Feb 2008

I don't want see children crying like this...sad... Powerful piece, Olga!

Sara Deutsch 13 Feb 2008

Powerful and moving message and image!

joan warburton 13 Feb 2008

Fantastic work and wonderful message!

Janet Gioffre Harrington 13 Feb 2008

Great painting, Olga, so sad, too. What a wonderful thing to do~ to DRAW attention to this. Love the J. Carter qwuote, too. FABULOUS artwork!

Jo-Ann Hayden 12 Feb 2008

Amen Olga, my sentiments exactly. Beautiful piece, just beautiful. I have a child in Zambia I sponser through Christian Childrens Fund. We all can do something!!!

Liz Robinson 12 Feb 2008

Very important message Olga, very touching powerful painting ,children shouldn't be suffering in anyway with all the wealth about but unfortunately it is used in the wrong places!!!

stephanie atlee 10 Feb 2008

What amazingly powerful piece....well done!!!

Barbara Stock 10 Feb 2008

Olga, I am deeply touched by your work and your important message!!!

Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 10 Feb 2008

Hello Olga! This is a very potent image!

Patrick Boyle 10 Feb 2008

very powerful painting Olga and a very good message sent!!!!

kevin rollins 10 Feb 2008

a very powerful painting!

Robin Brown 10 Feb 2008

Fine words Olga & politicians have the power to end all hunger & all wars. Sadly though there's not enough profit to make it worth while. Your painting is perfect as ever & used to promote the plight of hungry children adds huge weight to their cause. XX

Lucia Stewart 09 Feb 2008

Wow, simply powerful work Olga!!!

Greg Joens 09 Feb 2008

Who can bear the unnecessary suffering of a child? An effective image for this important message!

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 08 Feb 2008

Very powerful moving work of Art,Olga...Brilliant brushwork and composition...A heart moving message indeed...Beautifuly done...,Dee&David

AVE HURLEY 08 Feb 2008

Evocative, profound. Excellent image to stir up the needed awareness and encourage participation in the relief efforts children especially so need. God bless you in your efforts~

Hui Zhu 08 Feb 2008

beautiful painting....~.~

Cher Peterson 08 Feb 2008

So true - it is absurd how much American politicians spend to stay in office. It is a crying shame the money isn't spent on more meaningful causes.

Patty Day 08 Feb 2008

Totally agree, beautifully done!

Renata Cavanaugh 08 Feb 2008

Beautifully done Olga

debbie collier 08 Feb 2008

Beautifully done!!!!!

Henry David Potwin 08 Feb 2008

how beautiful and touching Olga!

Jan van Baarle 08 Feb 2008

Great words!

Irena Dukule 08 Feb 2008

Great message,Olga.

timmy anderson 08 Feb 2008

This is verry well dun and the mesage cums through verry clear thank you for caring so mutch and may GOD bless you;)!!!

Petra Wohlwerth 08 Feb 2008

Very good and very true.

kath nepia 07 Feb 2008

VERY HEART TOUCHING..STUNNING ART WORK. SUPERB THEME.HOPE MANY WILL HELP..K

Lior Goldenberg 07 Feb 2008

Touching and beautiful, Olga! Art from the heart!

Rebecca Mullan 07 Feb 2008

Beautiful painting with a very fitting quote and an opportunity for action... excellen Olga !!!!!

Joanna Jungjohann 07 Feb 2008

so touching and painful, and so beautiful

julie Marks 07 Feb 2008

This is a very touching and poignant piece that communicates a critical message about our priorities. Your painting is a bold reminder of the very sad situation that affects vulnerable children and is so beautifully expressed by the poet Paul Stookey.

Betty Fletcher 07 Feb 2008

This is so beautiful and impressive.

Vivian Gutierrez 07 Feb 2008

beautiful work.....and great message

Stewart Fowler 07 Feb 2008

Wonderful work Olga and what a message!!!

Joke Schotting 07 Feb 2008

O Olga wat prachtig gedaan.Je bent een groot artist.Amazing work !!

Julie Mayser 07 Feb 2008

Just wonderful, Olga!

Maria Murphy 07 Feb 2008

AWESOME WORK

Rebecca halley 07 Feb 2008

excellent.... point made olga!

Anonymous Guest 07 Feb 2008

wow, talk about deep..it almost makes me cry to think of it, but its so true, excellent job with the oil paints..i cnat get them to work for me that well but that why i'm gonna takes classes next semester, anywho awesome painting, i love it!

Bev Chudey 07 Feb 2008

Wonderful image Olga, those eyes say it all!

Loren Carson 07 Feb 2008

This is a super job Olga. Very expressive.

Anonymous Guest 07 Feb 2008

lovely and expressive, such sad eyes

helen tyralik 07 Feb 2008

wonderful portrait, very expressive

Barry Huyett 07 Feb 2008

great composition and message.........A M A Z I N G!!

José Fortunato 07 Feb 2008

Fantastic Olga ! You know how to touch our hearts ! Children hapiness should be our main purpose on Earth.

Alberto D'Assumpcao 07 Feb 2008

Fantastic composition, Olga!!! Agree totaly with you!!! It's a strong message!!!

Gerard van den Berge 07 Feb 2008

Good comment on the real situation over honger en je aandacht die je er aan geeft ; het is vaak moeilijk te rijmen hoe de welvaart wordt verdeeld. Je werk is tekenend en treffend !

Stanley Layman 06 Feb 2008

Makes for a great poster!

Mary Janosik 06 Feb 2008

This is amazing, Olga!! Very touching and oh so true, unfortunately!! You touch the heart with this one!!

Jean M. Laffitau 06 Feb 2008

Touching, tender, strong and powerful portrait painting and message!! Excellent done, my friend!

debbie braswell 06 Feb 2008

BEAUTIFUL WORK MY FRIEND, REALLY BEAUTIFUL

Gary Sternemann 06 Feb 2008

Great job with a poignant message.

Dixie Fowler 06 Feb 2008

Wonderful portrait, and such a great cause illustrated beautifully!

Francis Rivera 06 Feb 2008

Indeed, it's very true and yet so sad...Great job Olga...^_^

KC CHANG 06 Feb 2008

FANTASTIC!

Chris Roukema 06 Feb 2008

Most Awesome Work, Olga! Loud and Clear!

Phil Cashdollar 06 Feb 2008

fantastic painting olga...bravo..

John Stromme 06 Feb 2008

Great work Olga ...I'm very happy to see this side of your heart

Jantina Tuthill 06 Feb 2008

Dit is geweldig. Ik kan me helemaal indenken hoe hij voor me staat.

Seth Weaver 06 Feb 2008

Very well done, dear Olga!

Robin Foss 06 Feb 2008

Vrey well done.

Delores Knowles 06 Feb 2008

Marvelous concept and image. Wonderful statement.

Slobodan Kalupcic 06 Feb 2008

This is wonderful image. Excellent job ........ regards Boban.

Armando Salas 06 Feb 2008

Brilliant portrait and statement.

Anonymous Guest 06 Feb 2008

Grate panting Olga I feel the pain the trouble is we all gave to support there grand parents and parents and now we will support them and when they grow up we will support there children I had to learn to work and raise and support and feed my famerly now you ask thet we support the world ?

Frank Maguire 06 Feb 2008

Well done Olga, I think it is criminal and an insult to the voters, that we have to listen to all this crap every day and see them waste all that money. Let them take a leaf from the practice of the Europeans, who aren't perfect, but a whole lot better than the Americans in their political practice.

Irene Rencsi 06 Feb 2008

Very expressive and moving!

monique cooper 06 Feb 2008

i totally agree.. and i am soo sick of the elections already.. lol... this is a stunning and very moving peice!!!..10++++++

James Mann 06 Feb 2008

yeah.

Brigitte Hintner 06 Feb 2008

You did a great job here dear Olga ...the tears of this small boy are very moving ! I hope for a better future ! Thanks for sharing this !!!:-)

annette steens 06 Feb 2008

Nice done Olga! Please look at the HUNGER site com! We can do a lot about it!

Katerina Koukiotis 06 Feb 2008

meaningful and emotional message and painting!

Ann Fawssett-Atkin 06 Feb 2008

Amen

Tahnja Wolter 06 Feb 2008

absolutely right my friend. I pray for children without ceasing as they are the innocents, the ones whom God loves most and therefore we must love them before ourselves as well. Stunning work with such brilliant effect and excellent message

Peter Rivron 06 Feb 2008

Beautiful portrait work Olga.

kenny mckenzie 06 Feb 2008

Thanks for troubling my concience , Olga. Good work!

george martinez 06 Feb 2008

oh yeah is very touching!

Judith webb 06 Feb 2008

says it all

Anneke Hut 06 Feb 2008

So true!!! I do so hope that more people will click the link to donate to Save the Children on AW mainpage too!! Thank you for sharing these wonderful painting and words with us, Olga!

James Anderson 06 Feb 2008

Amen!!

Jerie kunitsky 06 Feb 2008

Olga, This is totally brilliant...It is absolutely wonderful and a perfect message for the plight of those in need. I am in awe of you and your message...

Anonymous Guest 06 Feb 2008

Beautiful work and how can anyone argue with the sentiment!

Steve Farr 06 Feb 2008

Wow!! Powerful imagery, Olga!! Excellent painting, indeed!! ~S

Neil Higgs 06 Feb 2008

Nice painting...how do you manage to get the eyes right?

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 06 Feb 2008

TOUCHING!!

Robin Webster 06 Feb 2008

Beautiful!

Clay Bruster 06 Feb 2008

This is great Olga. I love it.

Olga Lavoix 06 Feb 2008

Impressive painting!

mark jorgenson 06 Feb 2008

so poignant and beautiful!

Lili Segal 06 Feb 2008

Excellent portrait, Olga! So touching! Many thanks for the reminder and the most important message!

Danielle Baron 06 Feb 2008

its a beautiful portrait and generates strong emotion. I have worked all my life in health education and I know what malnutrition does to a child. Kwahiorkor the blotted belly and Marasmus, the old man syndrome.

Rose Sciberras 06 Feb 2008

Very touching and beautifully done!

a.f. reinhart 06 Feb 2008

Lovely endearing image, Olga, those eyes and the expression very well done ~ really calls to the attention deserved.

Wanda Edwards 06 Feb 2008

extremely sad, but excellent work!

marie joseph 06 Feb 2008

THat's deep! that's a strong portrait

Peggy Garr 06 Feb 2008

Wonderfully portrayed!

Alexis Smith 06 Feb 2008

Olga, You have done a wonderous service to the children of our world with this painting. You should submit it to some of the fine organizations who are trying to end world hunger.

Emilio B. Campo-Diaz 06 Feb 2008

Superb expressive portrait. A better world is, unfortunately, a utopia.

Wes Blanton 06 Feb 2008

Great Portrait Olga

Nira Dabush 06 Feb 2008

Dear Olga...This is an OUTSTANDING portrait..truly a wonderful tribute to kid's hunger...With hope for better world...Bravo!! ~~

Anonymous Guest 06 Feb 2008

good gesture and beautiful painting :°)

Olga Dmytrenko 06 Feb 2008

Wonderful skillful work, Olga! And yes, I also was amazed how much was spent on the elections...But just imagine that much more goes to the military purposes. Why don't people just live without wars. There are so many problems in this World where money and energy is needed.

paul megens 06 Feb 2008

prachtig Olga !

Shakeh Sarookhanian 06 Feb 2008

Great pic!I wish Peace to all of the world.

John Swift 06 Feb 2008

This is a great portrait, Olga, and a wonderful gesture. It breaks my heart to know that so many children in the world go to bed hungry every night. I pray that your effort here will encourage many people to donate to help the world's hungry children.

Anonymous Guest 06 Feb 2008

Oh my---Olga, you've created a powerful statement with this precious little one portrayed. Love the skin tones and the focus on the eyes. :) Wonderful! -Kerra

Tears©

by Olga van Dijk

End World Hunger!

With all the money spent on elections in the USA these days, I'd like you to think of all children going to bed without a proper meal tonight.For more information please click on: the hunger site usa©

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With all the money spent on elections in the USA these days,
I'd like you to think of all children going to bed without a proper meal tonight.
For more information
please click on:
the hunger site usa©

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