Colored Pencil , 27 3/4" x 21 3/4" . The original work, as well as limited edition giclees are available on my website: http://www.civilwarfineart.com/.
I decided to use this image by way of introduction to my work, since it is one people have begun to associate with me. I have been a professional artist for nearly thirty years (but this is my first experience with blogging so it may take me some time to get comfortable with this), and have had a passion for American history - particularly the Civil War era -- since I was very young . For the past decade or so I have been researching and creating works which attempt to tell the story of the often-overlooked members of that generation. Most Civil War-themed work focuses on battle scenes and famous generals; my work focuses mostly on the private soldier, his wife and family and community. In 2004 I opened a small gallery of my own work in Gettysburg, PA. I look forward to seeing the work of other PA artists and welcome any feedback!
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Amy, I found myself wondering at the title of this piece...then realized what the boy was seeing out of that schoolroom window! Just such a juxtaposition of innocence and childhood with the grim realities of war. Sad, really, but truth nonetheless. Beautiful and thought provoking; it doesn't get much better than that in art.
Welcome to the Daily Painters of Pennsylvania Amy! Your first blog is amazing. We all look forward to your future posts. Hope to see you soon.
Amy! I'm so glad you joined us! I'm awestruck by the sensitivity of your work and thrilled to have you on board!
WOW! Amy, this is one strong painting with one VERY strong idea behind. I love it. welcome on board and hope to see more of your works here... It is... different. And colored pencil after all... WOW!
And... I was almost sure, and it turned to be truth - it was YOUR beautiful work with an Old Widow at York's show. Have to tell you - it was (and still IS) my sister's very favorite painting. And I personally love it too. Very dramatic, very touching and so well done.
Thanks to all for your kind comments and warm welcome to the group! I look forward to interacting on a regular basis with my fellow PA artists. Tatiana, thanks to you and your sister for taking note of The Notions of Safety and Security, the piece I had included in the York show. That was quite experimental for me so it's very gratifying to have it appreciated by viewers.
Welcome, Amy, to DPP. Your paintings really evoke a lot of emotion and are very symbolic. Looking forward to seeing more of your postings.
Welcome to the DPP blog, Amy. I think you are the same Amy who participated in the Gettysburg Festival Plein Air event, aren't you? I really enjoyed seeing what you were doing with colored pencils and water then, and am totally impressed with the richness and depth you have in this lovely painting. Wonderful work!
Hi Claire - yes, I'm the Amy from the Gettysburg Plein Air event. We worked very near each other out on West Confederate Ave. by the North Carolina monument -- you were working on a lovely piece looking out towards the Emmittsburg Rd. Thanks for the kind words about my work. Hope to see you again soon!
Welcome Amy. This is a wonderful painting with rich color and emotion.
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