Kerry's Gallery

[Kerry]

I love the strong brush strokes....it makes me think you painted this quickly, rawly (is that a word?)...it feels like a burst of inspiration...

and yeah I know that doesnt' make any sense...

it is 'stronger' than some of your other paintings...

I agree, Jess, it does  have a certain spontaneous, expressionistic look about it.

The strength of Daniel's personality, coupled with his melancholic Slavic angst, are the two aspects of his personality I was trying most to capture. Oh, and his physical features also, of course.

[Kerry]

I completed this painting shortly after the death of Princess Diana. It is titled “Vale” (pron. Vah-lay; Latin - Farewell) and is dedicated to Diana’s memory.  It is a large canvas at 4ft x 3ft (120cm x 90cm) and is executed in oils on canvas. It hangs in a gilt frame, on the wall above my bed, where it contributes a certain restful, serene atmosphere to my bedroom. Qualities that could not necessarily be attributed to Diana during the course of her tragically short, epically Shakespearean life. Noble birth, cloistered upbringing, royal marriage, two little princes, betrayal, exile from court, early death, entombment on an island in a lake. Yep, it was Shakespearean alright!

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"Vale"

[injest]

oh!!

[injest]

wow, Kerry.

this one is gonna take some visits. I am not sure what I think!!!

[sel]

Hi Kerry,

The first thing that came to my mind when I looked at the "Vale" was  "sunset".  I felt the colours conveyd warm, heartfelt feelings. Then, I read you post.

[David In Indy]

Oh wow!!! I love the portrait of Daniel. And the eyes do follow, just like Gary said. I think this is one of my favorites thus far.

I also have a very special place in my heart for Diana, so I love "Vale" too. I'm not sure I understand it entirely but it is very sad and I think it accurately reflects my feelings and emotions just after I found out she had died. I felt confused, sad and I couldn't make sense of it all. It was like "WHY"? That's what I feel when I look at "Vale".

You are a very talented artist Kerry. I had no idea you were so talented. I knew you were talented but...

Thanks for taking the time to post your artwork and sharing it with us.

[Penthesilea]

What David said: thanks for sharing your art with us, I enjoy it very much. Even if I don't comment on every pic, I'm a regular on this thread.

Daniel's eyes look sad.

[Kerry]

wow, Kerry.

this one is gonna take some visits. I am not sure what I think!!!

Kerry's Gallery is open 24/7, Jess. We never close.    You are welcome to visit any time. 

[Kerry]

Hi Kerry,

The first thing that came to my mind when I looked at the "Vale" was  "sunset".  I felt the colours conveyd warm, heartfelt feelings. Then, I read you post.

Though it was not my intention at the time of painting (I was filled with grief at the time), sometimes when I now look at "Vale" I feel like I'm immersed in the centre of a glorious sunset. Not viewing  the sunset from afar, way off on the distant western horizon, but immersed  right in the middle of it. I got goosebumps when I read your post, Sel. We're right on the same wavelength with this one.

[Kerry]

Wonderful portrait, Kerry.  I feel the eyes right on me.

Thank you kindly, Gary.