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I've finally completed the FOUR SEASONS and I am very happy with the way that they turned out. I worked on all four of them during the last 6 months and let me say that it was a journey. The beautiful maidens for these paintings truly made them special and I owe them my gratitude. The landscapes are completely made up and inspired by my many walks by the stream in Valley Forge Park, two miles down the road from where we live. It is absolutely a beautiful and peaceful place and I always feel like I am walking in God's garden when I am there.I hope you enjoy them and I hope that each painting gives you a sense of peace and a sense of love in the same way that I felt while painting them.
The originals are created in watercolor and they measure 26x32. They were commissioned by a lovely couple just outside of Pittsburgh. Prints are available on my website.
The models are:
SPRING: [link]
SUMMER: [link]
AUTUMN: [link]
WINTER: [link]
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Comments: 187
lennan [2008-07-14 18:05:34 +0000 UTC]
Awwww, spring is so...demure. I really love the water and the trees!
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yaamas In reply to lennan [2008-07-24 00:01:04 +0000 UTC]
Why thank you for all your kind comments.
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Shellsweet In reply to ??? [2008-07-14 17:43:49 +0000 UTC]
My Gosh...those colors, wow...
Her dress is gorgeous!!
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raemae [2008-07-14 17:42:41 +0000 UTC]
I don't think I can truly pic a favorite, because they all excel in their own ways and there was so much love put into each and every inch of these...so so beautiful.
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yaamas In reply to raemae [2008-07-23 23:59:44 +0000 UTC]
I put my heart into them. I am so glad that you like them.
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JoannaBromley In reply to ??? [2008-07-14 17:19:25 +0000 UTC]
Your Season's sketches alone were wonderful, but these fully painted pieces take ones breath away. they are so rich in colour and such perfect woodland details. How do you do the leaves and the small flowers? Paint them on after you have painted the background? Or do you use masking fluid? If I do small details like that, my leaves look patchy( just like I had spent hours painting around each leaf).
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yaamas In reply to JoannaBromley [2008-07-24 00:07:28 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much Joanna. I paint them by mixing gesso with the watercolor.....its a secret.
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CaroleHumphreys In reply to ??? [2008-07-14 16:57:30 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous work, James, it's a totally charming scene.
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yaamas In reply to CaroleHumphreys [2008-07-24 00:12:38 +0000 UTC]
Your words are a delight!
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MeredithDillman In reply to ??? [2008-07-14 16:57:28 +0000 UTC]
Cute bunny
That sounds huuuuuuuge. I thought you usually paint tiny.
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Rita-Ria In reply to ??? [2008-07-14 16:21:13 +0000 UTC]
James, just yesterday I thought of you, and that I havent seen something of you for a long time.
But hey, James, it was worth all the wait!
You know, I love your work and its beautiful - but this is just a step further.
I guess, I really need towatch you painting to believe that you did it
Brilliant work! Now, I would LOVE to see a video-tutorial from you
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yaamas In reply to Rita-Ria [2008-07-24 00:17:04 +0000 UTC]
Maybe one of these times that I travel to Germany I meet up with you. You are a great friend Rita and I love you for that!
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Rita-Ria In reply to yaamas [2008-07-24 06:00:34 +0000 UTC]
AWWW James, I guess I couldn't talk because I am too much excited to meet you
It would be so great - but nonetheless, I always can admire your work online
Saved some of your work on my screensaver, so I see it more often !!!
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DavidHoffrichter In reply to ??? [2008-07-14 16:12:52 +0000 UTC]
Love it man, love them all! If you still have them get a scrap picture of you with them to show how BIG they are
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DavidHoffrichter In reply to yaamas [2008-07-24 02:44:36 +0000 UTC]
I want to bowl again. I'm feeling a 200
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yaamas In reply to DavidHoffrichter [2008-07-24 03:12:11 +0000 UTC]
don't get cocky.....sucka...
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fairyhoods In reply to ??? [2008-07-14 15:52:55 +0000 UTC]
You killed me !!! Your seasons are simply gorgeous
! The background is awesome
I'm amazed
I want a print (I will see your website )
Well done
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