Karin Jurick gave us another challenge on Different Strokes from Different Folks - the Capitol of the United States. Another complicated and detailed subject matter that is kind of out of my comfort zone. I knew if I was going to participate in this I had to simplify it so as not to drive myself crazy with all the details - so the stars and stripes aren't perfect - the building may even be leaning a little, it may not have all the windows and doors in the right place - but I like it. As I was looking at the reference picture this image came into my mind. This has taken about 3 hours to do - it's very sketchy compared to what I normally do but that is intentional. 
One Nation Under God!
10" x 8" (25.4cm x 20.4cm)
Pastel on Velour Board
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I've entitled this "One Nation Under God!" I started to write a long post about the direction our country is going and the reason for the troubles we are seeing but it basically comes down to this:
Our nation, the United States of America, was founded by people who believed in God. "In God We Trust" they said. I believed God has blessed this nation for believing in Him and we need to get back to the basics - "One Nation Under God!" It sure would solve a lot of the problems we have today.
11 comments:
You've really done a nice job with Karin Jurick's DSFDF paintings.
Nice work here.
Thanks Mary! I'm glad you stopped by.
Very well painted and very well said....
Thanks so much Dean - that means a lot! I love yours too - very nice.
I like your creative rendition of this week's challenge! And if the building is tilted a little, well, in real life, maybe it is!
Hi Pattie - thank you - LOL I think you might be right.
Karen,
I really like what you've done here. The use of the American Flag is perfect...not just for the subject but for the times.
A perfect reminder of what our country stands for, the importance of the flag and the history that has been made in the White House.
You've told quite a story here.
AMEN IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY !
Thanks Marsha - I'm glad the story came across. I think sometimes people forget or would like to forget that our country was built on Christian beliefs and values. That kind of change we don't need!
Thanks Dominique - I appreciate you comment so much!
Karen - That is wonderful! A very difficult project to tackle in pastels and you did a great job.
Thanks Regina! It was fun to do and since I had in mind what I wanted that always makes it easier.
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