Fox standing in the ruins… too much color. I copy the layer, desaturate, make it a revealing mask, highlight the fox, select the inverse, and allow all color to come through for the fox but not for the rest of the painting.
Now the fox stands out in the grayed background.
The story:
Shortly after the destruction of the second temple, a group of rabbis went to visit Jerusalem or what was left of it after the Roman conquest. When they saw the destruction, they ripped their clothes in mourning. On getting closer, they saw a fox coming out from the site of the holiest part of the Temple. This was too much for the rabbis. They all broke out crying. Rabbi Akiva, however, started to laugh. “Why are you laughing?” they asked, in amazement. He replied: “now that the destruction prophecy of Micha has been fulfilled, we may look forward to the prophecy of Zecharia that Jerusalem and the temple will be rebuilt!”
Mrs. S. adds: ‘The end of the story is that the other rabbis said in response, “Akiva, you have comforted us; Akiva, you have comforted us.”‘ (thank you, Mrs. S.)
If I have time tomorrow, I’m going to put up a post telling the story of Rabbi Akiva and the fox with cartoon bubbles – update: no time this morning and no energy this afternoon – I’ll aim for next summer.
Lovely and very suitable painting.
The end of the story is that the other rabbis said in response, “Akiva, you have comforted us; Akiva, you have comforted us.”
Have an easy and meaningful fast.
Tzom Kal, I was waiting to see the results. thanks
I saw a fox yesterday afternoon, only a few hours before the fast started. Since it was only the second time I had seen one in nature, it was quite a sight!
Your painting is beautiful and very fitting for the day. Have an easy and meaningful fast.
So cool, to see a fox! I can’t think if I’ve ever seen one outside of a zoo.
I like this…you need to channel you gentle artistic talents my way..Michelle
Not sure if that will happen, but maybe you can inspire me with an idea for a next painting.
Thanks for the link!
I hope the fast is going well for you.