Title
JOHN - ex-not -
Artist
VIVA Anderson
Medium
Painting - Portrait Painting Remastered
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contest:: HYPER REALISM, 26/01/24......................................................
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JOHN - ex-not..........
OBITUARY ::::R.I.P. DEAR JOHN..18/'01/23..
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This is an emotive sketch that I rather like, so I have reloaded it here for my Portrait Gallery. On the occasion of our 30th Anniversary,2 June,'91...avec famille.
Watercolor,Ink,acryl.
John was deprived of the use of his right hand, due to the malice of a childhood neighbour. He ‘adjusted', became a ‘lefty’, Head Boy, Captain of the Cricket team, a distinguished CEO of an International company, traveled the world, me in tow,
over 60 years now. It is all! in ‘that look’ !!
RIP, DEAR JOHN.....💓
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VIVA Anderson
VIVA Anderson, months ago., sigh, :::::::Admin, Ann Warrenton, REMOVED this from Watercolor Portraits contest, because she says it says 'remastered'........after 30 years?of course,!...(I 'enlarged it!! a crime???????)
VIVA Anderson
Thank you, dear Louise (Merigot) for Favourting my JOHN image.....and a hug to you, xo, :))VIVA
John Van Decker
I happily voted for this artwork, VIVA. Shame that it was taken down, I once had an image removed from a protest and activism contest because the image was of a bell with the script “Let Freedom Ring”. I guess I was on the wrong political side. Anyway, does not make it any less wonderful.
VIVA Anderson replied:
Thanks, dear John: I SO appreciate your simpatico, your vote, your thoughtful response about being 'removed': You are a great friend and comfort to me:)))).......nothing! can take the joy of the work, the Man/himself,RIP/his memory, BUT !!l lol: I'm mad as hell, !!!!!!!!!!!!!! This too shall pass, yes......Cheers, always, my Friend, :)VIVA
VIVA Anderson
Thank you my Darling Roselynne.......(it's now in controversy here/faa b/c it was removed unfairly, imHo from a contest...that has totally soured things!!!)..:)VIVA
VIVA Anderson
Admin, Ann Warrenton, REMOVED this from Watercolor Portraits contest, because she says it says 'remastered'........after 30 years?of course,!.....ohhhhh!!!......JUST FYI and.. thank you everyone for your support / votes.....for the image !! oh well, another time, another place, dear John......💓VIVA
Will Borden
Dear VIVA~ A very special tribute to someone you shared so many years of your life with. Your husband sounded like a very fine man, with determination and great success despite an unfortunate event as a youth leading to the loss of his right hand. I admire your obvious great respect and love for him, and I'm very saddened that you lost him not that long ago- a real period of adjustment for you now! Life goes by in the blink of an eye!! I send My Very Best to you, and sure like your portrait painting of John. Voted. F&L
VIVA Anderson replied:
Thank you dear Will, for taking the time to 'see' what this artist knew/saw/painted........and so nice for John that you see and feel simpatico, man to man, friend to friend. He actually wanted/ needed to 'go'...over 90 y.o. and v. tired....but won't be forgotten! and that is all one can hope for from friends like you,me,life......This was/is a 'labour of love' longstanding....and I am honoured for your warmth and sharing. Yours most sincerely, VIVA 🙏
Evelina Popilian
This is a fantastic portrait, the blue, the light, the abstract feeling...it is emotional, and raw....
VIVA Anderson replied:
Thank you, Evelina...I am so touched by your wonderful understanding about this , especially, :))VIVA🙏
VIVA Anderson
Thank you, dear Peggy. Yes, much history, and, kindness here. I really love and appreciate your visit and simpatico, so much. :)))))))))) VIVA
VIVA Anderson
5/02/23 ~ Fare thee well, my John, today: your ashes, now flowing free with the winds , RIP, dear John. You are loved.....................................
Tanya Filichkin
Just saw your touching tribute - I ’m deeply sorry for the loss of your husband, dear VIVA. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family, may your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
VIVA Anderson replied:
Thank you, Tanya. I do so appreciate your simpatico, your heartfelt sympathy, and beautiful loving wishes, such comfort to me, the family. He is at peace, finally..🙏VIVA 🙏
Tatiana Travelways
Fantastic portrait and artwork, made with love! Deepest condolences and be assured that he will always be with you. "Love Never Dies", neither our dearest ones do - they just transition to another dimension. (after one year now, I can feel my dearest husband being with me all the time)
VIVA Anderson replied:
Thank you, dear Tatiana. I so appreciate you, now , for this your thoughtfulness and simpatico while I face this moment, too. Yes, yes, A New Dimension! So comforting ! Thank you so very much, kind friend, 🙏VIVA