Candles
I needed to send someone a condolence card. Someone who sat shiva (one sits shiva for seven days for a close relative, in this case a brother) far away. So I painted two watercolors of yahrzeit candles. I’ve never painted lit candles before, and it wasn’t easy. I chose one to send. Here are both the watercolors:
And here are two Photoshop experiments:
You can click on any of these images to see it larger and by itself.
August 5th, 2008 at 5:51 am
I like the top one best. Maybe because due to the more varied colors and its slenderness we have a less pessimistic feeling.
Which one did you send?
August 5th, 2008 at 6:08 am
I agree with ID. I think it’s the most vibrant.
August 5th, 2008 at 6:32 am
I actually had to look it up. Yes, I did send the top one. This is an example where you can make “little lies” in art; you may not exactly see something in some way, but you can add it to your painting, anyway.
Thanks for looking, Ilana-Davita and Baila. I guess “less pessimistic” is a good goal for a condolence card. One wouldn’t want too cheery, on the other hand.
August 5th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Yes, I like the top one best too. There is something about it that is both sad and comforting. Really lovely.
August 5th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I totally agree with all the rest, the top one is my favourite one too! But I have missed so much here in so little time! I loved the salmon recipe, and I will try that pink sauce very soon, the red hibiscus was stunning, you teach us computer skills, you make water color paintings! You are so talented Leora!
Bless you!
August 5th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Jientje, you are so sweet. With a comment like that one, I will continue posting on my variety of topics. Thanks for the encouragement.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
I love the second one the best…so beautiful! I found out today my friend’s Dad passed away…
August 8th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Beautiful. I can’t decide i love them all!
August 8th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Janet and Sheva, glad you like them. It helps motivate me to do more. Much appreciated.