Iona Open Sky

Artist: Ray Schloss
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Iona Open Sky

oil on canvas – 2×3 feet – songs… like a healing breeze

IONA , my all time favorite band, is from scotland/UK.

they are considered what would be prog celtic rock. much of their music is very etheral at first but leads into incredibly powerful movements.

IONA’s core members are world-class musicans. david bainbridge and troy donockley are amazing artists. and lead singer joanne hogg’s voice can easily be described as pristeen.

they have also produced what is my “desert island” cd (as in – if you could only take one…) it’s called open sky . i’ve probably listened to it 200 times.

this painting is not an abstraction of the CD cover per se, but it is inspired by it and the songs themselves…

Open Sky Rev. 22:2

There’s a tree in my garden
Tall and dark with countless leaves
And it whispers in the air
And it dances in the breeze
And it sways in the storm
But its hold is strong

And like the hope
That’s come my way
And turns me round
To face the sky
The rhythm of this world
The gift of life
The essence that can never die

By a river crystal bright
There’s a tree where waters flow
Leaves that fall for our healing
Scattered on the world below
Where angels dance
And the people sing… a song of hope that’s come my way

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linaji

Holy Moly.. this is like the sailing regatta!! spot on with the title too!!
Ray Schloss replied

thanks lina! hey did u see that second couch picture i put as a reply to you yesterday?
linaji

OHH NO.. I WILL GO SEE…
SNAPPYDAVE

cool pic Ray …... true colours … red white and blue
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, dave! good to hear from you :0)
TeriLee

Love the feel to this…so open and free…like the horizon calling out…fantastic!
Ray Schloss replied

cool!! appreciate your thoughts, terilee :0)
blamo

A nice stillness to this ray excellent colour choice
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, tone… ever heard iona??
blamo

Yes i have heard a few tracks reminds me of an album the wheel trying to think who did it
blamo

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Ray Schloss replied

speaking of celtic stuff… i’ve seen the chieftains twice and they were easily two of my favorite concerts. unbelievable musicians…
blamo

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I like some of it in small doses ray some great muscians though
mimi yoon

beautiful painting, ray… and the music complements it so well…
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, mimi! i’m psyched that you listened to the music while viewing it! :0)
mimi yoon

you’ve posted the link for that reason, no? in order to appreciate your art fully, i thought that was the appropriate thing to do… music enhances the visual sense… always… your art is deeply appreciated… : )
Ray Schloss replied

thanks so much. mimi… i think you were the only person who actually did it though. not sure. i appreciate your comments
melodious

there is such an openness to this painting – endless like the sky, beautifully freeing! I love the song, listened to it and putting it on again… very inspiring… but for some reason makes me want to paint trees…. hmmm
Ray Schloss replied

cool comments, melodious! thanks! and glad you are enjoying the song. speaking of trees.. not sure if you’re ever heard this or not. play the middle video

:0)
melodious

awesome Ray, I love Radiohead! cool inspiration, thanks!
Ray Schloss replied

sweet! that song is just killer…
valzart

Just sittin’ here entranced listening to Iona ..am a wee Scot maesen’ lol! ;} hugglez Glorious painting sweetheART..enchantingly lovely so calming…
Ray Schloss replied

so glad you are enjoying, val!! you rock! :0)
Kim Bender

Love the simplicity. A very powerful painting!!!
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, kim! :0)
Foxman27

I live on the ocean. This is it! Nice work.
Ray Schloss replied

cool! do you literally live on a boat/houseboat, foxman?
Maya -

Fabulous blues!
Ray Schloss replied

:0)
StacyLee

This is so dramatic Ray. Love it!
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, stacylee… you’d probably love the song and iona if you haven’t heard them before… :0)
Lior Goldenberg

Beautiful piece! Love the minimalist approach and the color palette. Great song too.
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, lior! glad you enjoyed the experience :0)
Wayne Pearson

All of your work is excellent, I really love your use of colour, I’m a “colour sorta guy” too, well done.
Ray Schloss replied

thanks for stopping by, wayne. glad you like it.
paul romanowski

BRILLIANT AND BOLD, WAY TO GO!
Ray Schloss

thanks, paul :0)
linda858100

superb
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, linda… it is currently on display in a really nice restaurant in greenville, sc.
linda858100

NICE,,I SEE,THANK YOU
sulaartist

This painting speak to me !!!
Ray Schloss replied

yep… it’s saying that you are an excellent artist, sula. :0)
Varry

This is great Ray!
Ray Schloss replied

thanks, varry. appreciate you stopping by. ;-)
katsu

Beautiful work Ray.
katz
Ray Schloss replied

thanks very much. think i’ve told you before, but your work is killer!
mogodbeer

Simplicity+colour=beautiful!
Ray Schloss replied

hi… this was the first time i got to see your work. thanks for the kind comment. i really like you stuff. amazing colors and compostiion. very unique!!
Candy1974

Great work!
Daidalos

wonderful. powerful simplicity
Carmen Cilliers

Hey it looks great in the restaurant! I really think you need to pull finger and get some canvas one way or the other. I miss seeing work from you.
Jordan Busson 24 days ago

i love the bold simplicity of this…