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richardcgreen In reply to goddessandmcmanus [2015-08-23 13:38:01 +0000 UTC]

One of my all-time favorite paintings...still wonder how I did it. I was at a point
of just beginning to play around with laying plastic over wet paint, the part, here, that
makes up the draped shroud on deck, supposedly covering The Fallen, ultimately. Not sure
where I got the courage to take a wet, elephant ear sponge and wash out the paint to form
the white curve of the ship! Just to add a simple, vacated rudder, and the idea came to me
for a title. Thanks for you lovely comments and comparisons. It's has pretty colors for such
a dark idea. I kept thinking about the fact that not once did GW Bush go to the airport to
receive The Fallen , due to his most ugly war.
Regards: Richard

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richardcgreen In reply to SabakuNoShi [2014-01-11 21:23:53 +0000 UTC]

THANKS Again!!
It's one of my saddest pieces,
although to most, it seems happy
with all the bright colors. etc.
richard

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SabakuNoShi In reply to richardcgreen [2014-01-11 21:27:07 +0000 UTC]

That's true, most people read bright colors as happy colors , but in my opinion shape is also very important. I mean - those shapes at the center of Your work for example. They're not delicate, They have some kind of pain inside - that's how I see it.

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richardcgreen In reply to SabakuNoShi [2014-01-11 21:30:59 +0000 UTC]

Yes, those shapes are the dead, the fallen in a worthless war,
now covered over by an anonymous shroud, to a land where they will
have already been forgotten. That represents a lot of 'pain inside.'
Especially for their families.
I truly appreciate your follow-up comments!
richard

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SabakuNoShi In reply to richardcgreen [2014-01-11 21:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Really deep subject to talk about. I think You show it in really amazing way. It's hard for me to explain in english what I'm thinking, but I really appreciate Your work!

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richardcgreen In reply to SabakuNoShi [2014-01-11 22:48:16 +0000 UTC]

THANK you for attempting the English.
You do quite well ~ obviously a difficult subject
for any language. Fortunately, most of my
works a far more suggestive of HUMOR than
of tragedy!!! I'm not a particularly bitter OR
political person. Just wish I could play chess
better...and find a tennis partner.
Thanks for your devout appreciation!!!
Best wishes: Richard

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SabakuNoShi In reply to richardcgreen [2014-01-12 09:58:52 +0000 UTC]

I'm trying to do my best
By the way , Your gallery is relly interesting
It's good to show Your feelings and thoughts by art.

Greetings

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richardcgreen In reply to SabakuNoShi [2014-01-12 15:55:37 +0000 UTC]

AS is said in English, one might say I
Wear my Heart on My Sleeve. ie: I have no
trouble expressing my emotions. Comes from
my mum!
Thanks for writing...

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richardcgreen In reply to JuneNasaki [2013-04-26 21:49:01 +0000 UTC]

INSANE is a good choice of words, as this piece ~ perhaps
you read what I wrote ~ deals with the insanity of war.
Glad it stopped you, long enough to write me! THANKS...
dick g

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richardcgreen In reply to DreamWarrior [2013-03-16 12:31:51 +0000 UTC]

Probably one of my all-time favorite paintings, you have
felt exactly what I believe one should feel. I was in college
during the Vietnam War years, and I remember the suffering,
the anxiety...and we all believed the US would never, never,
NEVER get involved in a worthless war. But we were so wrong.
But I guess the idea is to conserve some hope ~ you used the
right word ~ that some day, war will be forever a thing of
the painful past.Thanks so much for writing, and such thoughtful
word! Best always:
dick g

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DreamWarrior In reply to richardcgreen [2013-03-16 23:11:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts behind it. I always like art better that way. A colorful connection from human to human through paper or canvas.

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richardcgreen In reply to ShanghaiSarah [2012-10-12 16:44:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. It's one of my all time faves too.
Appreciate your kind comments!!!
dick g

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ShanghaiSarah In reply to richardcgreen [2012-10-13 00:39:00 +0000 UTC]

A pleasure!

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richardcgreen In reply to NordicLynx [2012-10-11 18:20:40 +0000 UTC]

I've only heard about them. Couldn't
stand being in one. Thanks so much for the
great comments, the first certainly is true!!!
dick g

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NordicLynx In reply to richardcgreen [2012-10-11 19:49:31 +0000 UTC]

It's the same for me.

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richardcgreen In reply to Lhianne [2012-09-01 17:04:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! It's one of
my favorite paintings!! Have a nice
day, please!
dick g

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Lhianne In reply to richardcgreen [2012-09-02 04:44:37 +0000 UTC]

It's a really amazing work, love this too and I wish you also a wonderful sunday

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2012-08-24 16:55:10 +0000 UTC]

One of my faves. THANKS to you!!!
I'm glad your weather has improved.
We may hit close to 90ºF today....but it
has been cooler!
later: dg

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TriciaS In reply to richardcgreen [2012-08-24 17:03:15 +0000 UTC]

Why thanks to me Dick?....Tomorrow it is going to pour down and we may have flash floods...again!!Where is summer???....

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2012-08-24 20:29:18 +0000 UTC]

Scratch that part about 'improved weather!'
Summer is still HERE!!! That's for sure....
dick g

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richardcgreen In reply to happychipmunks [2012-08-24 14:50:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Esra!!!
Very kind of you!
dick g

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