Hillside Facing the Sun
“Climb if you must. But be prepared to fall down.” The old man’s voice shattered the daydreams the flowed through Ben’s young brain.
He ignored the comment and jogged up the deserted path toward the steep hillside ahead. Halfway up he stopped to enjoy the view. The colors of nature swept over him. The warm air blew the odors of sage and wild fennel and pine across his face which was flooded with sunlight.
He thought for a moment that this was where he wanted to be. From this point he could view the beauty of the scene completely. When he reached his destination, he would be looking back at where he had been as well as the other side. But he would not be able to enjoy the mountain silhouetted against the brilliant sun.
He ignored the thought and continued upward. He had to get to the top.
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Joe Valcourt/M...
remarkable story for an excellent visual concept. Joe
red addiction
great job on the painting and I enjoyed your short story!
linskudd
Wonderful painting and story. The smell of sage and fennel wafts gently towards me from summer – dreams of summer – as winter stalks the land. Excellent.
John Fish replied
thanks for your comments. much appreciated. being in S. Calif., I forget that most of the country is still freezing cold. We’re in the 70’s here.
Susan Grissom
Wonderful palette. love this composition,,,,
CarolM
Your writing reminds me of life. We struggle to improve ourselves but every once in a while we fail have to get back up and keep climbing. Inspirational piece.
John Fish replied
thanks so much Carol for your thoughtful comments
walraji
Awesome work, I like it.
butchart
and it looks like he flew to the sun once he reached the summit….... as always john… your work is beautiful….......b
John Fish
thanks so much butch. I like that idea of flying to the sun
Richard G Witham
I can see him standing at the top, reveling in joy and in awe of the world spread out before him.
Alexandra Felgate
Great painting John, very atmospheric.
Solomon Walker
fantastic work…and I like how you added the oriental characters, which fits amazingly.
Shylie Edwards
i love the soft colours!!!
synthpaintann
Being out there, pushing on ,despite the heat, this I know more of now that I live here in Portugal and have left the Cold skies of the U,K behind
Kathie Nichols
Love your story, love your art…..I always want to read more of your stories!! :)
mhkantor
wonderful work john both the writing and the painting.
arteology
totally in the zen…....wonderful…..you make me feel like painting.
Scott d'Almeida
excellent work;
John Fish
Thanks Scott