Sanctuary. Long Island, Australia
An acrylic painting on canvas 40cm x 30cm.
It was a beautiful day when we were there at tropical Long Island, Australia, which this painting is based on. The memory lingers on…..
Sun on your face, a song in your heart
Spirits are lifted at nature’s art
All is quiet not even a sound
Only then you realise Sanctuary is found.
What a magic and fabulous place to visit.
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Scott d'Almeida
lovely work,
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so much Scott!
Virginia McGowan
lovely work Linda .Oh widh I was painting instead of …yewwakk LOL shopping/ cleaning/ hehehe
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you dear Ginny….I was actually finishing this in between my housework as I am trying to get ready for friends this weekend..made my housework more tolerable! :-D
Irene Burdell
Gorgeous work Linda , beautifully painted.
I seem to have lost my way with my painting ,I have trie a few times over the last week and it just seems to have gone . :=( x
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you dear Irene…we tend to get a mental block now and then…but you seem to be enjoying your digital photos and are posting some lovely works! xx if you want to paint what about flowers they are pretty inspiring..just a thought.xx
Dani Dreyer
I see you dont struggle with green!!
Linda this great painting left me speechless..
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Dani…Green can look mmmm. Green! so I add a bit of colour on top as you can see :-D thanks for your support,
Corinne Pouzet
Super great compositon Linda, I can see this featured very soon !
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Corinne and for the vote of confidence we will see :-D ….
Tahnja
Bravo Linda!!! This is freaking FABULOUS
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so much Tahnja your comment made smile :-D …!
Susan Bergstrom
Stunning piece Linda!! Beautiful movement…
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so very much Susan glad you like it :-D …
Miraart
Dear Linda i see that your talent is developing each day. Congratulations!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you dear Mira appreciate your comments always :-D …x
Malcolm Chant
WOW this is a brilliant work of ART
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Malcolm appreciate your visit and comment :-D
valzart
Wondrous painting sweetheART encapturing sweet memoriez eh? lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so much Val yes just cant let go of my Long Island memories :-D …x
Gordon Beck
Beautiful work, Linda. The floral detail really makes it sing!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Gordon appreciated as always :-D …
MyheART
a wonderful peaceful and beautiful sanctuary…lovely painting Linda:)
Linda Callaghan replied
yes it was Robin..thank you so much for your lovely comment :-D
Janis Zroback
I like the dark tones you’ve introduced in this scene Linda..it makes the mid and light tones really stand out…Lovely seascape and great composition…a signature work…
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you kindly Janis for your insightful comment…means a lot to get the nod from one of the best!..I do so appreciate your time, comments and feedback as always…:-D …
Jim Phillips
Your colors are always beautifully done, it’s the composition that gets an “A+” on this piece Linda.
Linda Callaghan replied
oh another nod from one of the best..thanks so much Jim…I am very happy with my A+!! going to be a good weekend..have a good one yourself. :-D thanks so much.
kjgordon
this is so lovely wahini…...........
I could mention individual parts of this that I like such as the waves lapping ashore and the texture of the rocks….the softness of the clouds …....most excellent attention to details….and the use of colors all around…......
gotta fav this…......
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so very much KJ…getting lots of nods for this one from my favourite watchers..thank you kindly for taking the time to look and comment on every part of my painting….cheers my friend ! thanks for the fav also :-D
kjgordon
oh and especially your prose….......it compliments this piece so well…......
Linda Callaghan replied
oh and thank you once again…these little verses just pop into my head when I am looking at them and can’t help myself …:-D becoming a habit!
Leslie Gustafson
Whoa Linda!, this is wonderful, great colors and so well done!!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Leslie – appreciated!
GEORGE SANDERSON
Stunning artwork Linda, an instant favourite !!!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you George you are so kind…and for the favourite!
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
i swear i thought it was a photo from the thumbneil
thisis very beautiful
and i feel the summer beach breeze from it!: beautiful
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you Ismail I am glad you like it….then I have achieved what I set out to do…I wanted this one to be more of a realistic painting..cheers !
Keith Reesor
Lovely painting Linda!! :)
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Keith! appreciated
thepaintedsoul
Love seeing the freshness of your approach in this Linda. You seem sure of yourself, not trying to fuss with a lot of things. Fun watching you grow as an artist. Keep it up. Cheers! from the hermit of Missouri.
Linda Callaghan replied
hey Michael thank you so very much for dropping by and good to know you are still keeping an eye on me! appreciated. So glad you like this one and was a nice surprise to hear from you…thanks sooooo much …trusting all is fine..cheers! ....
JuliaWright
Very beautiful work Linda
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Julia
Rick Todaro
Linda this is outstanding work, very very lovely…. kudo’s
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Rick appreicate your comment…:-D
catherine walker
wonderful ..so well done it looks gorgeous!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Catherine appreciated!...:-D
Brian Towers
How did I almost miss one of your best ones to date Linda? So glad I had the pleasure of finding such a great painting. Beautiful!
Linda Callaghan replied
sooo glad you did Brian…thank you so much for your kind comment…was missing my acrylics and think I will be doing some more of these for a while now ….-D
Lynda Robinson
At last, here it is Linda! – It has taken me 5 pages to find this! What a magnificent piece of work!!! Definitely one of your very best. Good composition with the definite foreground, middle ground and background, and the lead in for the eye with the breaking waves. 10/10!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you sooooo much Lynda ….this one seems to be doing well with my watchers…and oh my a 10 out of 10! can’t get better than that…better do some more acrylics me thinks :-D …..cheers my friend.
Lynda Robinson
Just one little hint Linda. Try putting some ‘warm’ colours in amongst your ‘cool’ colours, and you will get a more ‘natural’ look in the ocean and sky. Also add some warmer colours to the clouds. Send me a bubblemail if I’m not making sense.
Linda Callaghan replied
will do …just sent you a bubblemail..
Mike Paget
Lovely work as always Linda!
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so very much Mike :-D ….!!
Sheila Laurens
Absolutely Gorgeous Linda XX
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you very much Sheila appreciated xx
tracyleephoto
Lovely image Ma x
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you my sweet xxxx
Lynda Robinson
CONGRATULATIONS! This painting has been featured in the Landscape Painting group.
Linda Callaghan replied
oh how wonderful thank you so very much Lynda!! :-D ….
BLYTHART
I get a lovely feeling of tranquility from looking at this beautiful painting … and the poetry is sweet too.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Dave it is a beautiful spot…and you like my poem too! thank you….
John44
Hi Lin..
Am i still alowed in your corner ? :-)
Nice in soft colours.. compo and POV. Well done
Linda Callaghan replied
Hi Johnny
Of course you are allowed in my corner…it is open to all! thanks for dropping by in your busy holiday schedule…appreciated!
bevmorgan
What a glorious scene and painting, Linda. The colours are wonderful and so inviting. Congratulations on your feature. It is so well deserved.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Bev… happy you like it! you are very kind. :-D
Hagen
Nice work
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much!
LorusMaver
Wonderful depth & textures Linda, A exciting scene that draws your eye around the picture
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you Lorus so much….it is such a beautiful place.
arnene
I liked this one. It refreshed me inside out. Beautiful! Art is artist’s creative response to nature and beauty! You transcended it nicely on canvas. Great work of art. Thanks for your kind appreication of my art.
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so very much Arnene for your insightful comment…appreciate your time and visit hope you are keeping well.
Carol Berliner
Woooooow stunning work! Instant fav!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Carol!
Vickyh
Absolutely beautiful Linda.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you kindly Vicky!
roseart
This is just magnificent Linda! I am in awe of your fabulous work!
Linda Callaghan replied
you are too kind Rose…feel very honoured receiving such a compliment from such a professional painter as yourself!
Bob Hall
Stunning work Linda, sets the mood for a vacation, I love it.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Bob…..we loved every minute of it!!
George Lenz
very fine art work
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much I do appreciate your visit!!
Donna Adamski
Beautiful painting Linda…love the colors and refreshing feel….well done :)
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much!
Pip Gerard
beautiful Linda. I can see your love for the place coming through the painting.
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you for your lovely comment!
Hemalata
Beatutiful work, Linda!
Linda Callaghan replied
why thank you so very much Hemalata :-D …appreciated.
Patty Vogler
This is so beautiful. Ditto to all the comments about the composition and colors. I especially like the detail on the tree on the right – the small branches and twigs that are hanging down, and the different textures on the shrubs. Wish I was there right now!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much for that detailed comment Patty I do appreciate your feedback and so glad you like it …thank you so much for the fav too
Gail Bridger
Beautiful works of ART you have on here, absolutely stunning, Linda! :)xxx
Linda Callaghan replied
really appreciate your lovely comments Gail and for all the favs. glad you enjoy my art! xx
sneha
wow!! stunning!!
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much Sneha!
Daidalos
Another great work. My fave.
(You have a stunning gallery Linda, great paintings / artwork).
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so very much for your lovely comment appreciated!
Donna Adamski
WooooHooooo!! Congratulations on your Top Ten finish in the Paint a Picture challenge!!
7/13/09
Linda Callaghan replied
oh wow thanks so very much Donna!!! very happy about that!
jacquei
Absolutely stunning Linda….you have painted a wonderful pretty, tranquil scene….I get a great sense of peace when I look at it…..........jacquei.
Linda Callaghan replied
hello Jacquei thank you so very much for your kind comment and the fav…I am so pleased you like it and that it makes you feel happy and peaceful.
Pamela Plante
I really like this the color and detail are beautiful.
Linda Callaghan replied
I am so sorry for late reply just noticed this one…thank you so very much Pamela for your lovely comment! :-)
Antanas
amazing view
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you Antanas!
Starz
dear Linda, this is divine
i love your painting so much
i am torn between wanting to be there on the shoreline with this heavenly view, or to be there in that boat on the water
Beautiful work
Linda Callaghan replied
Hello Karon thank you for your lovely comment…I am so glad it makes you want to be there…proves the painting is talking to the viewer…this painting was sold to a friend overseas who liked it just as much …thank you again!
Elizabeth Bravo
Vivid memories always make the best paintings…...you have something to connect to and it shows in your work!! Great painting!!
Linda Callaghan replied
sorry for late reply…thank you so much Elizabeth…appreciated! Glad my memories are coming through loud and clear :-D ….
Gail Bridger
You are a fine artist, so beautiful…
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you for your kind words Gail..
Angel Gold
Beautiful work linda
Linda Callaghan replied
thank you so much Angel! :-)
raymond104
nice painting
Linda Callaghan replied
thanks so very much Raymond!
carlosramos 28 days ago
Gorgeous work, beautifully painted.
Linda Callaghan replied 28 days ago
thank you so very much Carlos…appreciated! :-)
carlosramos 24 days ago
Super great compositon!
Linda Callaghan replied 24 days ago
thank you so much Carlos! :-)
Vitta 11 days ago
Great work!