The Beach on Long Island
Oil Painting, on canvas board
Sun and sand and romance for Brooklynites. And one man I actually had a long if tempestuous relationship with. We loved and warred with equal passion, and this was a magical day which I still remember fondly. God he was so good-looking. And he could cook! I thought he shot the moon. Or hung the moon. Whichever it is, that feeling that girls get when they’re head over tea-kettle.
I paint a lot of experiences that have a profound effect on me. Sometimes they hustle inside my brain for years before I get to it, but eventually it all pours out. This, I believe I painted right in the middle of all the fine emotional uproar going on. How time passes.
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David Harris
Beautiful Barbara.
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Thank you so much, David. Your comments always mean so much to me.
Sande Elkins
No one paints with more emotion or has the ability to tell a story through their canvas than you! Why aren’t you world famous, my friend? That makes no sense to me because you and your work are both gorgeous and amazing!
Barbara Sparhawk replied
My good buddy, thanks for this. I’m developing the dreadful feeling that I’ll be incredibly famous when I’m dead. Ah well. I’m having fun.
whisperingruth
I don’t have enough words to express how much I love this work Barbara…........xxoo
Barbara Sparhawk replied
So funny, the stuff I hesitate about showing. This among them because it’s personal but there’s a dopey thought, it all is and none of it’s good unless it is. Ruth, thank you.
I used a real light wash with the pigment, the whole experience was kind of dreamy. If memory serves, we were really falling in love and that day was a kind of clincher. We had not been together long enough to cause each other trouble, that came later, but damn that day on the beach was special and I’ll never forget it.
Antanas
superb
EnVee
a beautiful depiction of a beautiful memory :) well done, truly artistic
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Many thanks, Nancy. I must say, I’m glad for my historical recordings and recommend it. The content of some chosen moment makes me feel good about it years later.
SNik
reminds me of 1995 amd St.John’s beach. good memories, who are we without them? impressive work and carefree feel, Barbara.
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Thank you, Nikolai. Here’s to your 1995! It’s lovely that we all have such beach memories and the painting was that kind of trigger for my heart, too.
Shree
Your idea of painting one of your memorable moment had truned out great with all its fadded daizy kind of effect to give a touch of a priceless memories….every painting or every comment of yours is worth reading and thats why i usually read & feel your every comment…true writer & a true artist..
Barbara Sparhawk replied
That is so very touching, Shree. Many thanks for all you said here about this and my other work.
Louise Cooke
Shree has said it perfectly…exactly how I feel. Your blissful memories of this day are so evident to the viewer…you couldn’t read it any other way.
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Thanks dear Louise. That means a lot to me.
Paul (Quixote)...
Excellent work, Barbara. You talent shines thru.
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Thank you, Paul! Nice to see you here, hope all’s well. Haven’t been on much lately, too much life getting in the way. Will visit your site soon.
SNAPPYDAVE
lovely work
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Thanks so much, SNAPPYDAVE.
PablosVista
Really beautiful Barbara – dare I say it but this to me speaks of ‘spiritual contentment’.
Barbara Sparhawk replied
You dare and you’re right. The world inside and outside me were brilliant and fine that day. Thanks, PV.
Marcia Luly
A beautiful dreamy summer image…
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Many thanks, Lulybelle. It is one of the greatest values of creative work, a blank canvas for high flying emotion.
Globalphotos
Soft, emotive and beautiful :)
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Thank you for your pretty words about this, Globalphotos. I’m very glad you like it.
George Link
Beautiful piece of artwork.
Barbara Sparhawk replied
Many thanks, George. Your use of color in your work is splendid.
Lidiya Filipova
Dream-like, still real, a very nice representation of that love… I like the contrast of the sky with sand and both lovers. The world against us, or… nothing else matters… We are that world and we invent our story of magic and tender touch… You wonderfully tell stories in both ways, Barbara, by simple use of words (which is mastership) and by brush – colourful paints and deep emotions!