Saturday, February 12, 2011

TRINITY
by Claire Beadon Carnell

'Trinity'
Oil  30 x 24
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Last fall, I was painting at the historical Two Mile House,
which is in Carlisle, PA (and is owned by the Cumberland
County Historical Society).  I took a break to walk through the
wooded acres in the back of the property, and found these three
black locust growing up side by side, lifting their broken
limbs up to the heavens.  

I've always believed that no matter how hard life gets, regardless
of the challenges we must face, our faith will guide us through
 even the worst of times.  For me, this painting is an embodiment
 of that belief.

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Claire Beadon Carnell
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21 comments:

Ron Donoughe said...

Very powerful painting Claire. I love the abstract design.

Kathy Michels said...

Oh I love the angle of this one. Your story and the name is beautiful. Great Job!

Cecelia Lyden said...

Strong design--stunning, breathtaking perspective

Bottini - Classic Realist Landscape said...

Powerful and evocative composition. Your stylized tree forms and contrasting value range add drama to the ants-eye viewing angle. Beautiful painting, Claire.

Dianne Lorden said...

Clair, I like the way this angle accentuates the trees' upward reach. And the shadows of branches on the trunks really add horizontal interest to a quite vertically oriented piece.

Pat Koscienski said...

Awesome, Claire. I love the unique perspective.

Maria Kovalenko Leysens said...

Yes, a powerful painting. Makes me feel like there is really something bigger than me, than all of us.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thank you, Ron. This really had me thinking more shapes and negative spaces than actual tree parts, and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Kathy, thanks so much for your comments!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thank you, Cecelia - the design was my immediate inspiration for this painting.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

David, I am especially touched by your comments, as you are the master of tree paintings! Thank you.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thanks, Dianne. I liked the way the patterns of the horizontal shadows created a sense of balance in the design as well.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thank you, Pat!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Maria, your comments express exactly how I felt as I looked up into these trees, and I am so happy I was able to convey those feelings through my painting. Thank you!

Bertie Brown said...

WOWSER!!!

Tatiana said...

My favorite part here will be those shadows... And sure whole picture is very well designed. Congratulations, it is very successful painting!

Julie Riker said...

Wonderful Claire! These trees have a real human feel to me...like figures reaching toward the sky.

Mary Beth Brath said...

All around awesome post. Amen!

Deborah Nell said...

THis painting lifts my spirit. So very well done.

L. O'Neal said...

Claire, majestic and spiritual. A real sense of greatness as we follow the journey upwards toward to the light and vast sky. And a beauty of craftsmanship as well. Wonderful!

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Thank you so much for the comments, everyone. I really appreciate them!