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Posted: 06 Dec 2015

Taken: 06 Dec 2015

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I commissioned this artwork for my wife. Our friend Julie Drew, who owns the copyright for this work, created this work from a couple of photographs I have of my wife and her elder friend walking along the path at Crescent Beach in White Rock, British Columbia. She delivered it to my wife on her birthday in May of 2011 while I was on a study tour in Zambia.

When my wife was widowed in 2004 this lady would meet with her regularly and they would walk and talk. It helped her through very trying times. When I met the lady a few years later I photographed them walking that path. Ms. Drew caught the spirit of what I wanted in this artwork and her artistic touch took it to another level.

Original photograph in the note.

TSC: An artwork hanging on your wall at home.

Artist's homepage: juliedrew-artandfaith.com

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21 comments - The latest ones
 Sami Serola (inactive)
Sami Serola (inactiv… club
Wonderful painting based on great original photograph! =) I like the composition. The picture alone tells a story, completed by your caption.
9 years ago.
 H C
H C
Lovely present for your wife and a beautiful painting too.
9 years ago.
 Diederik Santema
Diederik Santema club
Lovely story about the painting. Interesting to see the different feet. They have oppositional moves.
9 years ago.
 PhLB - Luc Boonen
PhLB - Luc Boonen club
I like that style, a very personal peace of art
9 years ago.
 Coco
Coco
Just beautiful. Love the implication of total togetherness.
9 years ago.
 Dida From Augsburg
Dida From Augsburg club
A beautiful painting and a great touching story behind! Very well done!
9 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
beautifully painted and a moving story
9 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
I love everything about this work of art, including the touching story behind it :-)
9 years ago.
 Amazingstoker
Amazingstoker
that's a really nice painting, I like it a lot
9 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
A beautiful entry ... love the painting and the story really gives it added depth and significance! :)
9 years ago.
 Chrissy
Chrissy club
das gefällt mir sehr
9 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
The "when my wife was widowed" line got me. I hope that you are okay. :)

What a lovely painting and thoughtful gift.
9 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
pappy, that line "when my wife was widowed" also made me think... but, but! anyway, I love the processing you did for this! It makes a beautiful and poignant painting!
9 years ago.
Shuttering Yukon has added
oh and your friend, she does some very beautiful work.
9 years ago.
 LutzP
LutzP club
... lovely, picture and story.
9 years ago.
 Clickity Click
Clickity Click
Touching story and a lovely painting with so much meaning for you! These are the things we treasure. Thank you for sharing with us. :)
9 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
What a great idea and story. The artist has a beautiful flowing style. Lovely colours.
9 years ago.
 Heidiho
Heidiho club
Very interesting story. - And a fine piece of art too.
9 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
Such a lovely tribute and touching gesture on your part. I imagine your wife just loves this painting.
9 years ago.
 Indycaver (Norm)
Indycaver (Norm) club
Wonderful art and photo! :-)
9 years ago.
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
a beautiful work!
9 years ago.

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