Monday, July 12, 2010

"The Good Life on Santorini" Edward Burton

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This for Angela whose theme is places. I thought I'd keep with the same theme as Vern had for Angela's book (dogs in other countries), so I used a photo I took when my wife and I were on the island of Santorini, Greece - it seemed like even the dogs enjoyed the beauty that surrounded them.

12 comments:

  1. I love it.......... "even the dogs enjoy the beauty ". Perfect !

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  2. These dogs look very peaceful gazing out at the view. I am curious how they got up on the roof...great job!

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  3. Wow! You really captured the tranquility and drama of Santorini. I remember a hair-raising donkey ride up the hills with my backpack when I was in college. Have dreamed of going back. Santorini plus dogs--couldn't be more perfect!

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  4. I love this one. Great idea Ed.
    Santorini is one of my favorite places.

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  5. Wonderful painting, Edward...looks like a beautiful place! Dogs are the perfect choice of subject for you and Angela!

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  6. What a neat painting, Ed. The "dog's eye view" is a winner...and I'm sure they're enjoying the music playing on the stereo next door...Yanni's "Santorini". Outstanding work, as usual, my friend.

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  7. Very abstract in nature, yet it works well as a restful piece for the dogs. Well done Ed!

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  8. Edward, this is wonderful! Love the dogs looking into the negative space and the combination of curved and angled lines, very, very nice. I am thrilled to have this in my book, most definitely a painting I will treasure.

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  9. Beuatifully done Ed. Those dogs lazing in the sun are perfect.

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  10. I have been to other Greek islands and this really evokes the tranquil, timeless mood I remember there. I can't believe what a feeling of peace (HEY! That's MY theme!! haha) you have captured here. And the sleepy expression on the dogs' faces is so perfectly appropriate. I think I'm falling asleep myself...
    Love it, Edward!

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  11. What an excellent image, Santorini looks very awesome and curious to make a great exploration.

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