Feeling the Void

F.A. Moore

Feeling the Void

The other casualties of war—those left behind, are seldom considered after the folded flag is given in memory of their loved one’s sacrifice.

This piece pays homage to those left behind, and explores “Feeling the Void”. It features the riderless horse, which, although reserved for colonels, or above, in the Army or Marine Corps, here, symbolizes the soul of the lost soldier. The horse here is a Friesian horse, on which a star blaze has been added as a tribute to “Black Jack”, a long serving riderless horse. The young woman represents a daughter, nearly grown, for all intents and purposes, but always and forever “Daddy’s girl”.

Take a moment with me and remember the wives, husbands, children, brothers, and sisters of the lost soldiers who paid their respective country with their life and, also, the lives of those they left behind.

Digital work, in watercolor style, June 2009

Suggestions: Sympathy card for someone who has lost a family member in the service. Poster for a child who has lost a parent in the service. And the normal aesthetic pieces for those who love powerful, symbolic art.

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Special thanks to stock providers: FantasyStock, B-Squared Stock, and Jan Willem Geertsma

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Framed print, mocha flat frame, off-white mat ~

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Horse saddle, sword, and boot, hand-painted detail ^ ( for full size)

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Feeling the Void by F.A. Moore
Feeling the Void by F.A. Moore
  • A. JILL GAEBEL

    A. JILL GAEBEL

    Aw, Fran! Such beauty and impact to this one. I love it!

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you, Jill. It’s funny how inspiration hits sometimes. I love this one too. The horse lends great power to the story. I gave him a star blaze after the greatly celebrated “Black Jack”.

  • F.A. Moore replied

    I just noticed you favorited. I’m so pleased you like it so much. Me too.

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Marvelous…...................this would make a great addition to the Horse and Rider group

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Hello Barssel. I think I just joined that group and added this one. The riderless horse. I saw the group rules, but I hope they make an exception, as we all know the riderless horse honors the fallen. He’s so powerful here. And I worked hard painting that saddle! lol. Thank you!

  • ElYPares

    ElYPares

    Beautiful composition.

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you Ely. :)

  • pepper08

    pepper08

    So beautiful! wonderful image

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Pepper, good morning, and thank you! I’m so honored you favorited it.

  • Ushna Sardar

    Ushna Sardar

    Outstanding work F.A! xo

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you, Ushna. I am so happy you chose to favorite it.

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    I just now adjusted the dimensions of this piece, to include some area that I originally cropped. It now shows her reflection, which she is contemplating, and fills a Note Card space 100%.

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Beautiful work ,love the mood in this

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you Trudi. A sad, contemplative mood. Thankfully she is being watched over in her dark time.

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    very powerful and moving piece, well executed…excellent work!

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thanks, Helene. This was a bit different for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed the process and am very pleased with the outcome.

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Wow, this is incredible, and so true as well! Beautiful work!

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Andy, thank you for your wonderful comment, and for favoriting “Feeling the Void”. :D

  • Gabby87

    Gabby87

    WOW….............................. That’s so very very lovely and nice work and so very cool too!!!
    =D

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Gabby, thanks! I’m inspired by your favoriting it.

  • Judi Taylor

    Judi Taylor

    Quite an impact. I will remember.

  • F.A. Moore replied

    I am encouraged by your comment about the impact of “Feeling the Void”. Thank you Judi!

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    beautiful beautiful image moore
    a heartfelt piece
    respect, peace, love and blessings to those left behind
    it isn’t easy losing a loved one
    ♥tonja

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Gabryshak, what a thoughtful comment on “Feeling the Void”. Anyone who loses a loved one has suffered a loss; but we owe something to these. Thank you for favoriting this piece.

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    This is lovely work, that would be welcome (and any other suitable works as well) in the new group Animal Fantasy Composites

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you Colleen. I will take that link in a minute here. Appreciate you stopping by to comment and for the kind invitation.

  • valzart

    valzart

    Wondrous work sweetheART you are an amazing Artist eh? lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you, Val! So sweet.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow this is very impactful, it brought tears to me, absolutely exceptional and meaningful work, bravo!!!!!

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    I really, really love the horse in this, he just speaks to my soul

  • F.A. Moore replied

    He’s a beautiful horse, a Friesian. I’m so glad! Thank you for commenting on this piece. :)

  • reehbr2

    reehbr2

    Wonderful job!

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you, I just now noticed your comment. Thanks so much.

  • webbie

    webbie

    Beautiful trbuite to our lost heros….:)

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you, Thelma.

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr

    Beautifully done!!!!!!!!!!

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Rhenastarr, thanks so much. :)

  • MarkezzAckui ...

    MarkezzAckui ...

    I have to admit….sometimes I am so caught up in my own issues that I rarely take the time to think about those that suffer at the hands of war….there are so many different types of war out here. This is really profound work and it gave me something to really think about.

  • F.A. Moore replied

    So kind and thoughtful of you to say, Marques. Thank you for coming by.

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thanks also for adding this to your favs. :)

  • pillipala

    pillipala

    this is so good. Really powerful and emotional.

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thank you, Maya! I just went to your page and learned your name. So glad you like it.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    amazing work

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Thanks for saying so, Antanas and for favoriting.

  • Brenda Thour

    Brenda Thour

    Very strong and moving. You have me in tears. Thank you for paying tribute to those left behind. Blessings

  • F.A. Moore replied

    Aww. Brenda, these are much braver than I, those who left, and those are left behind—the sacrifice much bigger than it may seem. Thank you.

  • EstherJohnson

    EstherJohnson 14 days ago

    Very moving and beatifully sad.

  • F.A. Moore replied 14 days ago

    It is sad; thanks Esther. I really appreciate you coming by.

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