Starry Night over the Rhone / My Version of Vincent van Gogh's painting of Arles at night; ( My Paintings)
Starry Night over the Rhone (September 1888) is one of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings of Arles at night; I Did my homage / version 24 by 36 inches on stretched canvas in Acrylic ..done with my own sensibilities while keeping the original painting very much in my thoughts..I Hold Vincent in the highest esteem , go to you tube and listen to ” Starry Starry night ” sometime.. What a moving song an lyrics. *my original painting is for sale too just inquire , .this work was featured in ImageWriting (2/24) and also in the Lets Pay homage & again in the Feature fraternity / Plus featured in .. Color Me A Rainbow , it was just voted in the Top Ten in the Best of FEATURED Blue Works-INVITE ONLY its very kind of you all to comment so wonderfully on this painting my deepest thanks.. it has been viewed 2, 725 times so far Nov 19, 2009 Your comments highly valued and respected .
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Here’s the wonderful moving Lyrics to Don Mcleans song .....
Starry, starry night.
Paint your palette blue and grey,
Look out on a summer’s day,
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.
Shadows on the hills,
Sketch the trees and the daffodils,
Catch the breeze and the winter chills,
In colors on the snowy linen land.
Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they’ll listen now.
Starry, starry night.
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze,
Swirling clouds in violet haze,
Reflect in Vincent’s eyes of china blue.
Colors changing hue, morning field of amber grain,
Weathered faces lined in pain,
Are soothed beneath the artist’s loving hand.
Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they’ll listen now.
For they could not love you,
But still your love was true.
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night,
You took your life, as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you.
Starry, starry night.
Portraits hung in empty halls,
Frameless head on nameless walls,
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget.
Like the strangers that you’ve met,
The ragged men in the ragged clothes,
The silver thorn of bloody rose,
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow.
Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they’re not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...
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Agnes McGuinness
Absolutely beautiful. The colours and light are so atmospheric. Agnes xx
Rick Todaro replied
thank you so very much Agnes , such a meaningful kind comment ! Vincent is one of my true hero’s & I did make my more colorful … this subject of his really captured my imagination , so glad you came to visit !
jansnow
Excellent job Rick!!
Rick Todaro replied
How kind ! I really appreciate such a wonderful comment & so pleased you enjoy my artwork, please come by often…
doreen01
Great contrast and good composition!
Rick Todaro replied
My Sincere thanks on your thoughtful comment ! I Appreciate it very much.. please come by again..
Teresa P. Pelaez
Lovely painting Rick, great lighting and effects and colors!
Rick Todaro replied
Thank You very much Teresa such a meaningful kind comment & adding my new painting Starry night over the Rhone Its all greatly appreciated .. so glad you came to visit !
Colin Cartwright
Excellent, Van Gogh-esque style. Not easy, and nicely painted, Don.
Rick Todaro replied
Thanks So very much Colin , no worries on the name… I Really appreciate your comment its a true compliment… please visit again …
Colin Cartwright
Sorry, Rick, I meant.
Colin Cartwright
Looking at you’re painting, I was hearing ‘starry,starry night’ song about Vincent, by Don McLean !
Rick Todaro
Colin I Want everyone to hear this song and especially read & listen to the profound & very moving lyrics .. I will in the least post the lyrics when I can… yes amen to that !
rajamis
Beautiful work Rick, love it!
Rick Todaro replied
A Most lovely compliment ! Thank you so very much rajamis So glad you came by..
gabryshak
beautiful rendition of your starry night
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Rick Todaro
Thank you so very much for your wonderful comment , its really appreciated !
Mia1
Wow, Stunning image and beautiful colour. :o)
Rick Todaro replied
Mia How kind you are ! I appreciate your wonderful comment so very much & so glad you enjoy my painting !
susi lawson
beautiful !!
Rick Todaro replied
Thank You so very Much Susi , So glad you enjoy my painting I appreciate your comment very much ..
Ginger Barritt
This is a WOW!
Rick Todaro replied
Ginger What a wonderful compliment ! thanks so much for your very meaningful comment !
daffodil
Wow ! What a glorious painting ! Van Gogh is my favorite painter and my
master.Gorgeous vivid colors and reflections, great effect.
It’s an enchanting nightscape, congratulations Rick !
I’m favoriting your great painting.
Rick Todaro replied
Maryse , Sequel magnifique commentaire le plus gentil , he is a most favorite painter of mine too .. your words are humbling & very kind , I appreciate it so very much ! & indeed thank you for making it a favorite ! so pleased you enjoy it !
daffodil
I love this wonderful poem “starry starry night ”.
Good choice in full harmony with your superb oil painting .
Tout est super beau :-)
Rick Todaro
Yes these are lyrics.. and if you can listen to the wonderful song on you tube, by Don Mclean the Melodie is as beautiful as the story of the lyrics.. my sincere thanks for your most lovely comment , merci chaud et si content vous avez visité !
Shoaib .
great art
Rick Todaro replied
Shoaib , Big Thanks for your wonderful comment its really appreciated , stop over anytime !
Scott d'Almeida
stunning;
Rick Todaro replied
Scott A most meaningful comment ! My sincere thanks & I appreciate it so very much !
Ginger Lovellette
Ohhhhh! MUCH better than Van Gogh’s! Love this!
Rick Todaro replied
This is indeed a very humbling & wonderful compliment Ginger …. I thank you & deeply appreciate it so very much !
Caterpillar
Beautiful work, very romantic…
Rick Todaro replied
My Sincere thanks for your kind & thoughtful comment ! I Appreciate it very much
Ming Myaskovsky
Rick there are so many compliments here, but I’m not surprised!! It’s great work, Bravo! :) Ming
Rick Todaro replied
Ming, Your gracious & meaningful words are so very appreciated , and thank you so much for adding me to your watchlist
Jonicool
This really caught my eye of your work…wonderful light and colors!
Love the song too!
Rick Todaro replied
Thank You so very Much Joni , Im so glad you enjoy my painting … oh yes the song .. is one of the most beautiful ever written in my estimation .. I appreciate your fine comment very much ..
Ulrikeart
Van Gogh would like it very much….....................love it !
Rick Todaro replied
What a very wonderful comment Ulrikeart ! Im humbled by such kind words , and appreciate it to the core ..
Antanas
amazing job, lovely
Rick Todaro replied
Antanas , Your comment is very meaningful to me.. My sincere thanks & so glad you visited !
Karin Taylor
very beautiful homage rick, well done :)
Rick Todaro replied
Karin, My sincere thanks ! I appreciate your wonderful comment so much ! good of you to visit…
Janis Zroback
VanGogh is my most favourite painter and you have really paid him homage here…wonderful work Rick…
Rick Todaro replied
Janis, I’m So very thankful for your wonderful compliment, its very meaningful & very kind ... and so good of you to visit …
Erika .
I love van Gogh and the Starry Night is one of my all time favorites. This painting of yours is beautiful and is reminiscent of van Gogh’s. Really nice work . :)
Rick Todaro replied
Erica , So good of you visit ! Your lovely comment is very thoughtful and so very appreciated !
Rick Todaro replied
Erika … with a K ... I just caught myself… ha!
Erika .
haha! thank you so much for taking the time to re-spell my name. Very thoughtful. :)
Rick Todaro replied
You deserve the respect…. glad you saw it corrected…><>
Sharon Mau
It is a beautiful work of art and I love the title. When I saw the words, instantly I hear the melody…..
Rick Todaro replied
Sharon , Your sincere comment is very meaningful to me.. I’m so glad my work resonates with you My sincere thanks ! so glad you visited ….
Donna Huntriss
Love the influence of Vincent! Just beautiful!
Rick Todaro replied
Donna ,Thanks So very much your comment is so thoughtful thank you so much .. and for adding this painting and 2 Cello Players / Rooftop to your favorites …. please visit again !
saseoche
Beautifully done amazing piece of artwork Rick!
Rick Todaro replied
What a very meaningful comment Saseoche , I’m humbled and very thankful…
Zoraida Pesante
Rick what a masterpiece!! Magnificent!
Rick Todaro replied
Zoraida , This is such a very humbling & meaningful compliment, I sincerely thank you .. & so pleased you added it to your favorites !
Mary Campbell
Like you I’m a Van Gogh fan, his personal life story is very sad, but his tallent live on for all us to enjoy.
Rick Todaro replied
Mary , Thanks So much for your comment, If you have not read all his letters to Theo ( his brother) , in book form ..they give you much insight into his life and times… Ive read everything , I can about him… yes his talent & life has impacted so many…
Linda Callaghan
beautiful painting Rick, great atmosphere and definitely a wonderful version of Van Goghs art…just perfect!
Rick Todaro replied
Linda , Im humbled by your very thoughtful compliment ! My Sincere thanks and appreciation… so good of you to visit !
Cora Wandel
Rick Todaro replied
My Most sincere thanks for this fine honor Cora ! My deepest appreciation to you and the other wonderful hosts at Image Writing group !
deborah zaragoza
Went to look at your work and it is very creative and stunning to look at. Great work and this is one of my favorites
Rick Todaro
Deborah , My sincere thanks for your very gracious compliment, and visit.. its much appreciated , please visit often, Im always adding work.. and I must thank you for adding this to your favorites & adding me to your watchlist
Jen Ryan
Fabulous, Rick!!! I love the colors!
Rick Todaro replied
Jen, My sincere thanks for your very wonderful comment Im very glad you enjoy my work …Im always working on something please visit often..
Waleska Luker
Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!
Rick Todaro replied
Waleskal, Thanks So very much your comment is very thoughtful .. I thank you and appreciate it so very much.. and thanks for adding me to your watchlist
saseoche
Absolutely amazing work of art def.my fave….....
Rick Todaro replied
What a wonderful compliment Sas , Im humbled ! thanks so much for your very meaningful comment ! and adding this to your favorites.. its much appreciated !
Ghelly
Outstanding piece
Rick Todaro replied
Ghelly .Thanks So very much your comment is so thoughtful and much appreciated !. and thanks for adding me to your watchlist & adding my painting to your favorites ….so good of you to visit !
Pip Gerard
Rick Todaro replied
Pip Thank You and Lorna for the wonderful honor of being featured in the The Feature Fraternity… My most most sincere thanks !
Anne Hale
This is really beautiful. It truly is outstanding. :)
Rick Todaro replied
Anne , Your compliment is wonderful im humbled , my sincere thanks and appreciation ..good of you to visit
Rick Todaro replied
I Thank you for adding this to your favorites…
lupexx
Pas mal!
Jolie vue du Rhone, and good interpratation.
Rick Todaro replied
Why Thank you so very much for your gracious comment Lupe ! I See why Vincent painted this area .. yes this view is lovely mes sincères remerciements !
DanaMS
Love Vincent… Lovely work of yours!
Rick Todaro replied
What a wonderful comment .. Im a huge fan of Vincent’s my sincere thanks it means a lot !
Rick Todaro replied
thank you for adding my painting to your favorites !
Teresa Zieba
My goodness Rick, what a fabulous piece of art. I’m sure Vincent would approve and admire your version. Masterpiece in my eyes.
Rick Todaro replied
Teresa, Im Humbled by your very gracious compliment , its very meaningful, my sincere thanks and appreciation
Rick Todaro replied
Thank you for adding this to your favorites !
Isa Rodriguez
o! wow!i am so inlove with this Rick!!!
Rick Todaro replied
Isa . What a very thoughtful comment ! your very kind , I thank you so much & I really appreciate it !
Rick Todaro replied
Thank you for adding this to your favorites !
Candy1974
Very Nice!, Precioso!, Sehr schön!
Rick Todaro
Candy, My Sincere thanks for your generous comment ! I Appreciate it very much.. glad you enjoy this painting ... and thank you for adding this to your favorites
Rick Todaro
HELUA
You´ve done great, Rick!! I love van Gogh…sure he approves too!!
Rick Todaro replied
What A very thoughtful comment Helua , My Sincere thanks and appreciation , Yes wonderful Vincent lives on through his art and many many letters to Theo…
Rick Todaro replied
Thank You for adding this to your favorites !
rosiczka
great work))
Rick Todaro replied
Why Thank you so much for your lovely comment Rosiczka .. its so appreciated !
LeighAth
Congrats on your top 6 placement in Homage to a Famous Artist challenge. You have now been featured in Let’s Pay Homage !
Rick Todaro replied
My Sincere thanks and appreciation LeighAth & C. Forsythe & to everyone who voted .. Im truly honored…
Rick Todaro replied
TaniaLosada
Beautiful work!
Rick Todaro replied
Tania, What a very thoughtful comment ! your very kind , thank you so much … I really appreciate it !
saseoche
Very well done and beautiful image i love it…..
Rick Todaro replied
Sas , Thanks so very much for your generous comment , its greatly appreciated , so glad you enjoy my painting
PamAmos
This is beautiful….....love the colours and the reflections in the water…....lovely
Pam :)
Rick Todaro replied
Pam, , So glad you enjoy this … Thanks So very much for your thoughtful comment , its sincerely appreciated !
Tara Turner
wow…..this is absolutely fantastic!
Rick Todaro replied
Tara , What a wonderful comment thanks so very much , Im so glad you enjoy my painting , and your support is greatly appreciated . .. thanks for adding this to your favorites too !
Ana Belaj
Fantastic work!anna
Rick Todaro replied
What a lovely compliment Anna , thanks so very much , Im so glad you enjoy my painting , It’s sincerely appreciated ! please visit again soon…
Anne Gitto
This is absolutely fabulous, the work with the attached lyrics. You really did master it, I almost like yours better. I have The Starry Night starring at me all the time when I am on my computer.
Rick Todaro replied
Anne, Thank you so very much.. What a wonderful compliment , im humbled and appreciate it so very much Somehow my reply was here then lost , a technical glitch I apologize
MarianBendeth
Rich and powerful Rick! Fantastic artwork!
Rick Todaro replied
Marian, Thanks so very much for your wonderful compliment its truly appreciated ! & thanks for adding this to your favorites too !
ega39
I love the reflection in the water, nice texture and beautiful colors
Rick Todaro replied
Ega, Thanks so very much for your wonderful compliment its truly appreciated
ANNABEL S. A...
whew!!! I’m running of space for this… so popular so beautiful ,so gorgeous.. keep the world go on smiling
Rick Todaro replied
Annabel , What a meaningful compliment , thank you so very much Im humbled & so appreciate your kind words
ANNABEL S. A...
ooops!!! It looks like I omitted running (out) ..
Rick Todaro replied
I understood… lol
Jean M. Laffitau
Beautiful, excellent paingting!
Rick Todaro replied
Jean, My very sincere thanks & appreciation for your gracious compliment … glad you came by visit again please
Aimelle
the blending of blues is so beautiful… I like the atmosphere you’ve created as well. great artwork
Rick Todaro replied
Aimelle , Thanks so very much for your gracious comment , its greatly appreciated , Im so glad you enjoy my painting
Rick Todaro
Taylor Sawyer
Congrats on your feature! You are now invited to enter
this piece into Best of BLUE
Rick Todaro replied
Taylor, What a wonderful honor ! Thank you so very much its greatly appreciated ! and I shall enter my work now…
K Bock
wonderful work Rick, your painting is beautiful
Rick Todaro replied
My Sincere Thanks for your wonderful compliment its truly appreciated and thanks so much for adding me to your watchlist ! so glad you enjoy my painting / version of Starry Night over the Rhone .. Vincent is a truly unique artist and wonderful soul to me.. and its an honor to even do a scene he did…
K Bock
you are most welcome, your painting is fantastic
i do hope you will add it to our group. i love all your works, you have a lovely style, with a great eye for composition and use of colours, you really bring out the light in your work in such a delightful way, and you are so creative!
Rick Todaro replied
Why what a very meaningful compliment Im humbled and thank you so very much , its truly appreciated ! Yes I will love to add all my work that is appropriate for your group , ps Somehow this reply disappeared so sorry !
eoconnor
Ireally like your stary night .So alive and powerful a treat to view. LIZ
Rick Todaro replied
Liz, Why Thanks so very much for your wonderful compliment its sincerely appreciated , very glad you enjoy my artwork…
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Charlene Aycoc...
Rick, this is a beautiful piece of artwork.
Rick Todaro replied
Charlene, Why Thank you so very much for your gracious compliment its truly appreciated , Im very glad you enjoy my artwork…
luanda
Marvellous, Rick! And …CONGRATS 4 all these fantastic FEATURES! So well deserved! WOW! Luv, DANIELA
Rick Todaro replied
Your very kind Daniela, Yes im very Blessed they enjoy and appreciate my paintings.. Thanks so very much for your sincere congratulations.. they are so appreciated and so glad you enjoy my painting here… God Bless you and your family Rick ...
toriyule 29 days ago
excellent
Rick Todaro replied 29 days ago
Tori , Thanks so very much for your wonderful compliment its truly appreciated ! so glad you enjoy my painting here & thank you for adding this to your favorites
Nanagahma 11 days ago
Wonderful painting,I bet you made Van Gogh proud! May he RIP!
Rick Todaro replied 11 days ago
Nanagahma, What a wonderful thing to say, thank you so much its so appreciated ! Yes what a hard life he had..
Santamaria 11 days ago
So wonderful an artwork…absolutely stunning nightscene
Rick Todaro replied 11 days ago
Santamaria, Why Thank you so very much for your lovely compliment its truly appreciated ! Im very glad you enjoy my artwork… and thank you for adding my painting to your favorites …
Joyce Dickens,... 10 days ago
this is such a beautiful homage to vincent and an impressive and awe-inspiring work of art Rick…....Congratulations on all the well deserved honors! jd
Rick Todaro replied 10 days ago
Joyce , Thank you so very much for your gracious compliment & kind congratulations , its so appreciated ! Im very glad you enjoy this painting ! Vincent is such a unique & wonderful lasting influence on the world …