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garybonner — Gathering Shells on Omaha

Published: 2009-04-28 23:09:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 2728; Favourites: 81; Downloads: 0
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Description This is a painting of my girlfriend [link] on Omaha beach, Normandy, Its a strange and sobering place to visit and if you did'ent know any better like Ady (since its not her thing) you'd think it was just another lovely beach, we stopped by while touring round France and i dragged her down because i liked the historical element but she could have been anywhere and simply went gathering shells which was kind of kind of refreshing given all the war tourism in the Area.
(and an unintended bonus in the end with the shell thing!)
I think i just wanted to paint something like this in this place.

Oil on board.
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Comments: 42

Bearded-octopus [2014-06-03 03:32:55 +0000 UTC]

Would have been an eye opener if she had found the other kind of shell... Though, I suppose that's unlikely after seventy years. Let us not forget the sacrifices given that day.

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garybonner In reply to Bearded-octopus [2014-06-07 10:27:37 +0000 UTC]

Yeah mate for sure, great place to visit

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WilliamIR [2014-04-08 02:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful painting. Simple subtle

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ricardogarijojr [2014-01-12 11:30:14 +0000 UTC]

You have talent!

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Wytherwing [2012-08-21 17:01:41 +0000 UTC]

a very moving and beautiful piece... well done!

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garybonner In reply to Wytherwing [2012-08-21 19:41:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate, one of my own favs, G

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Wytherwing In reply to garybonner [2012-08-21 20:31:44 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome

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wirepaladin [2011-05-14 03:06:56 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful looking.

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garybonner In reply to wirepaladin [2011-06-07 01:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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ashdesigns [2011-04-22 04:33:02 +0000 UTC]

Great work mate, love the depth.

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garybonner In reply to ashdesigns [2011-04-24 00:31:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks mate, glad you like it and cheers for taking the time to comment, G

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pmd1138 [2010-12-09 21:18:11 +0000 UTC]

I went there for a pilgrimage too [link]

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garybonner In reply to pmd1138 [2010-12-11 16:42:13 +0000 UTC]

Nice shot mate, its a strange place

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Emzy-x-Lush [2010-02-22 19:38:50 +0000 UTC]

I love your style! So inspiring, thankyou.

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garybonner In reply to Emzy-x-Lush [2010-02-22 22:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Cheers, Glad you like it

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radina [2009-07-27 13:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!!!

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garybonner In reply to radina [2009-07-29 02:29:34 +0000 UTC]

Cheers

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ForlornExistence [2009-06-11 17:13:51 +0000 UTC]

bravo! great atmosphere and execution! i love it!

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garybonner In reply to ForlornExistence [2009-06-26 18:12:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, glad you like it. love your gallery mate

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hnedy [2009-05-03 18:17:45 +0000 UTC]

Great piece!

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garybonner In reply to hnedy [2009-05-09 21:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a million, trying new stuff

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EamonReillyArtist [2009-05-02 22:02:34 +0000 UTC]

superb work.

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garybonner In reply to EamonReillyArtist [2009-05-09 21:12:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man

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Elfin-Grrl [2009-04-30 19:19:59 +0000 UTC]

Really stunning and poetic work

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garybonner In reply to Elfin-Grrl [2009-05-09 21:15:49 +0000 UTC]

Ah cheers, aye its a bit different for me but i like it, probly do more of this kinda thing for the more so called Artsy galleries as i'm usually in the illustration bracket!

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jjackm [2009-04-29 17:52:17 +0000 UTC]

nice work!

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garybonner In reply to jjackm [2009-04-29 18:40:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, nice gallery

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jjackm In reply to garybonner [2009-04-29 20:15:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favorite and taking a look.

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garybonner In reply to jjackm [2009-04-29 21:21:30 +0000 UTC]

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Iluvocnj2006 [2009-04-29 17:37:05 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful. It has a certain softness to it. Wonderful!

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garybonner In reply to Iluvocnj2006 [2009-04-29 18:40:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Iluvocnj2006 In reply to garybonner [2009-04-29 18:41:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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maKo-art [2009-04-29 16:54:35 +0000 UTC]

it`s beautiful - you did a great job!

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garybonner In reply to maKo-art [2009-04-29 18:41:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and cheers for the fav

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IreneShpak [2009-04-29 11:43:38 +0000 UTC]

Magic

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garybonner In reply to IreneShpak [2009-04-29 18:45:16 +0000 UTC]

Cheers Irene, think i'm gonna keep this one, its not often i paint herself")

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TeraLink [2009-04-29 00:39:04 +0000 UTC]

The painting does have a sort of deeper sense in the sand.

TeraLink Was Here!

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garybonner In reply to TeraLink [2009-04-29 00:41:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much and cheers for taking a minute to comment, glad you like it, G

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j0rosa [2009-04-29 00:37:40 +0000 UTC]

i love the softness feel to it, the folds on her top, colours, so calm feel too too

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garybonner In reply to j0rosa [2009-04-29 00:43:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a million, glad you like it .....and i like your fancy profile picture too!,good idea

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j0rosa In reply to garybonner [2009-04-29 01:02:19 +0000 UTC]

thanks
and you're welcome

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Adybopeep [2009-04-28 23:13:11 +0000 UTC]

Nice memories X

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