Storm at Scarborough
by Lianne Schneider
Title
Storm at Scarborough
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
"Wouldst thou" - so the helmsman answered. -
"Learn the secret of the sea?
Only those who brave its dangers
Comprehend its mystery!"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
It is not the safe harbors when we are tied up at the dock that shapes and determines our story, that writes the log of our life�s journey. Rather it is where we go between our ports of call, the risks we take, the discoveries we make when we are far out at sea, away from what is safe and known. How we brave the storms, endure the calms and doldrums, whether we trust in the stars to guide us tells us a great deal about who we are. . . Lianne Schneider. . .
�Flow with life's currents. . . Dare to ride on bold waves of change. . . out to uncharted waters . . .
For there will always be singers on the shore to welcome you back to the safe arms of Earth . . .�
Kristin Zambucka
The third in an extended series of digital paintings based on small black and white sketches in an old book that is currently in the public domain. Ships and the sea�have always had tremendous symbolic meaning for me. I know I�ve lived before in the age of the tall ships, of daring exploration. For me there is no better analogy for my life�s journey than all the joys and dangers one encounters on a sea voyage aboard a sailing ship bound for unknown worlds.
As with the Plantation/Estate series (which is certainly not complete yet) each piece in this series, which will be a spinoff of my �Sea Stories� gallery, is done using a slightly different style or technique. In this case, my choice was to digitally create a rough gesso and oils background and then lay the pen and ink sketch on top of that and lightly chalk in some subtle color on the boats, buildings and landscape. I continue my �journey� with �Storm at Scarborough� � ships fighting against high seas to obtain the safety of the harbor.
MCN :: CWDRC-6MXTV-XA6UP
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July 2nd, 2012
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Comments (72)
David and Carol Kelly
Such outstanding work.
Lianne Schneider replied:
I'm honored that you think so - appreciate that lovely comment so much. Thank you.
Lenore Senior
Another vote and a pin with acknowledgment for this fave of mine.
Lianne Schneider replied:
I hope you don't mean Pin as in Pinterest hon - but thank you for the lovely compliment.
Juergen Roth
Amazing Lianne! Greetings, Juergen
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you soooooo much Juergen! I've been away so long I have mountains to catch up on - will be by to visit soon!
Francis Riley
This is so complex with so much detail. It must have been quite a feat! You rose to the challenge beautifully! I am blown away by your talent and admire the patience it must have taken to produce this marvelous work of art. Looking at some of your sea collections I see the same dedication. Excellent work Lianne! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
Francis - as you can probably tell by the fact that it's taken 3 months to thank you for that extraordinary comment, I've been away for months attending to a family member. But I am so honored and touched by this lovely comment and I hope to be able to come back soon and catch up with you! Thank you so very much!!
Xueling Zou
Your seascape series keep calling me back! Very impressive work, and I enjoy reading your description! Love it! Thank you Lianne:)!
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are so sweet to keep coming back and leaving such lovely comments dear Xueling. I'm not a prolific poster as you know...so it means a great deal when someone returns to an old favorite. Thank you so much!
Teresa Zieba
OMG Lianne, this is one incredible work. Awesome!!!! f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are unbelievably generous and so gracious Teresa - thank you so much! I still have several more pieces in this series if I ever get around to posting them all!
Bob Orsillo
I'm back! To add my SU to my V/F :))
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are just a prince of a guy - thank you so much Bob - that means a lot!
Xueling Zou
This is so beautifully created, Lianne! I really have to come back and admire it often! Bravo!! Thank you:)!
Jutta Maria Pusl
This is really great, Lianne, the colors and textures are perfect! Very good illustration of the storm!
Lianne Schneider replied:
How lovely of you Jutta - thank you so very much. I'm most honored and humbled by your visits and beautiful comments.
Chrisann Ellis
Lianne, I love this! And beautiful colors and textures.. sets the moods to those beautiful words... gosh your amazing!
Lianne Schneider replied:
And gosh you are just far too kind hon - Chrisann coming from someone who paints as beautifully as you do, I am deeply honored!
Theresa Tahara
Stunning image and such beautiful colours. Always really enjoy your descriptions too, Lianne. f/v ;-)
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much hon - I'm a bit under the weather so I'm running behind but I appreciate your lovely comment. Will catch up with your posts as soon as I can!
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Lianne, I had to come back again and praise you for not only your dedicated and wonderful work but also for the poetry/prose that you add to the descriptions. It's always a delight to visit your site. Hope you are having a happy day. anne
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are just an amazing woman Anne - so supportive and incredibly generous. thank you so very much for all that you do.
JEAN WALKER
Love this Lianne, love the colours and turmoil of the sea:) well done!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Oh you've just made me very happy Jean - thank you so very much. Can't tell you how I appreciate that lovely comment.