Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Testing the Water by Edward Burton

oil
This is for Irit Bourla's book. A father a bit cautious about entering the water and his son who can't wait to have some fun!
Your book is finally heading home to you after it's long journey, Irit.

10 comments:

  1. What a wonderful piece Edward.
    I love the story in it. May we all be like children willing to take on life with gusto !

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  2. Not only beautiful, but such a great story and so visually full of life!

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  3. Oh dear Edward,
    This is simply a perfect piece for me.We have 1 son, the oldest and 3 girls.
    I am so happy with this piece of art cannot wait to see it in person.
    What a beautiful finale to my book.
    Thanks so much enjoy the holidays, Irit

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  4. Ed, your beach paintings have all been wonderful, with this one being no exception.

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  5. What a great slice of life, my friend! The contrast of cautious dad versus gung-ho boy! BTW, those reflections are amazing!!

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  6. Beautiful, Edward. You've capped off Irit's book with a masterful work. Can't believe one book's made the rounds! wow.

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  7. I've been staring at this one for some time now, it is so transportive! I really love the contrasts in their skin tones and I agree that water and its reflections are excellent. This is a beauty!

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  8. This is storytelling at its best, a beautiful painting by the master of water and reflections! It's exciting that Irit's book has already made the rounds; what a fun year this has been.

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  9. Oh I love this.
    I am just working on a similar beach scene using my nephews as models.

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  10. You are a sure master of beach scenes! Great piece again Ed!

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