Sunday, February 14, 2010

Liz Holm




acrylic on gessoed paper 5x8"


James Parker's journal theme is wildlife. We have lots of deer and bunnies in Maryland, and LOTS of snow right now. I found a reference photo from Danish photographer Tanja Askani, who has heart-warming shots of this orphaned deer who befriended a wild rabbit at a refuge center. I love it when nature shows us how to get along.

The colt is one of the wild horses who are sheltered on Assateague Island off the Atlantic coast of Maryland and Virginia. In the summer, some of the horses are herded, and swim to Chincoteague, Virginia for auction. More of the story is on the National Park Service's site. One of my favorite books from childhood is Marguerite Henry's Misty of Chincoteague.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone...snuggle up to someone you love --human or otherwise! ;-)

12 comments:

  1. These are fantastic Liz!!!!! James gets two wonderful paintings so he is double lucky. I am looking forward to admiring them when they make their rounds my way.

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  2. Oh my goodness, Liz! How delighted and honored I am to have these two exquisite pieces in my journal. These are remarkable. The deer and bunny are so-o-o-o heartwarming...and you are so correct that we could learn a lot from nature about how to get along. Thank you, Liz xoxoxo

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  3. These are both so incredibly beautiful and heartwarming, Liz! James is very lucky!

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  4. Oh so sweet....... I love them both. I agree about getting along, a kiss an a hug does wonders. Wonderful Liz

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  5. These are so absolutely wonderful, Liz! So beautifully painted - James is very lucky.

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  6. Two wonderful pieces!!! Great work Liz!

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  7. These are wonderful paintings, especially love the golden side light on the deer and rabbit. Both are very well done! Stay warm, Liz!

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  8. Beautifully painted with tender emotion! Animals is a great theme...and speaking of animals, James is a lucky duck to receive these paintings.

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  9. OMG!
    What a great paintings I am sure that James will be very happy.

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  10. Liz, these are so sweet and innocent and lovely. They appeal to the child in me, as well as the animal lover. Excellent work!

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  11. Thanks so much, everyone! I appreciate your comments.
    I shipped James' journal to Adebanji today. Fortunately, James reminded me that yesterday was a federal holiday, or I'd have done all of that shoveling to show up to a closed post office. Thanks, James!

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  12. Seems a million years ago, but saw the swimming of the ponies from Assateague.
    Unforgettable.
    Both beautiful additions to the journal1

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