The Secret Garden
Oils on canvas board 16” x 20”
Not for sale – collection of the artist.
This painting was taken from a photo in a book by Robert Vavra.
I just wanted to paint this picture in oils to hang in our house as I
love Unicorns so much & particularly loved the photo.
I painted the eye of the Unicorn blue, instead of brown.
Strangely enough after I had painted it, someone commented that
she could see fairies through the flowers. I can find a couple there
(a feminine figure in a dress – to the right of the unicorn’s nose, she
is faint but you may be able to see her if you view it larger.)
It’s a magic little painting!
Featured in ANIMAL COMPOSITES & FINE ART GROUP – August 2009
Featured in IMPRESSIONISM CAFE GROUP – October 2009
The Secret Garden belongs to the following groups:
! φThe Dreaming Treeφ !, "Real" Life Artwork (No Photography), All Soft and Cuddlies !!, Animal Fantasy & Whimsy, Dimensions, Equine Art and Photography, Fantasy Art, Friends of RedBubble, Imaginative Realism, Impressionism Café, Impressionist Art, Mermaids and mystic creatures, Oil Painting, Painted Animals! , Painters In Modern Times - TWO PER DAY, Realist Traditional Art, Simply Horses, Solo Exhibition and Traditional Equine Art: Horses, Ponies, and Unicorns!
Anni Morris
Stuff fairytale are made of…beautiful image ~ Anni
louisegreen replied
Thank you so much Anni.
Wendy Slee
As soon as I saw this I thought “Robert Vavra”....lol (he has been a favourite of mine for nearly 20 years)
You have done an amazing job here…this is so ethereal and beautiful and yes, the more i look, the more i see…including those elusive little figures in the flowers…....
louisegreen replied
Hi there Wendy, thanks for taking the time to comment. Love all your comments! Have a magic day!
WonderlandGlass
Very nicely composed and executed, my friend. Tranquiity resting in a wondrous meadow of gentle wildflowers…. thank you for sharing your peace ;-}
louisegreen replied
Thank you Doug….now I grow red poppies in the garden every year.
Kristina K
awesome job i love it well done :) k
louisegreen replied
Thanks Kristina, & for the fav too!
Tahnja
you know what hun? You are FANTASTIC! one day, and I mean it, one day I want one of your paintings in my house. Maybe we could do a swap someday, nothing too large. I would never ask too much but I would just love one of your horse paintings. You are SO GOOD!! HUGS
louisegreen replied
Thank you very much my friend, I would be happy to paint one for you one day.
C J Hummel - ...
I love unicorns, and this is a beautiful picture.
louisegreen replied
Hi CJ, thank you very much….
midnightdreamer
Varva is such an amazing photographer, I used to own that book, it got lost in too many moves over time, and I miss that book….you did such an AMAZING job!
Peace,
Leah
louisegreen replied
Thank you midnightdreamer.
skyhorse
I too instantly thought “Vavra” ! Wonderful idea to paint this, you’ve done it justice beautifully whilst adding your own unique touch – well done
louisegreen replied
Thank you skyhorse….Vavra’s books are dreamlike, I can relate to
his work.
rightasrain
Oh Vavra!!!! The Unicorn of Kilimanjaro!!!!!! Wow I love his books. This is beautiful Louise :-)
louisegreen replied
Thank you Rightasrain, I love his books too.
Heather Mudge
very nice! i like it!
louisegreen replied
Thank you very much for the comment & taking the time to view my work.
Seosamh
I have to tell you how delightful it is for me to view this wonderful photograph
louisegreen replied
Thank you very much.
Tron
Nice painting, lovely work!
louisegreen replied
Thank you Tron, I appreciate the comment.
SandyK
Beautiful work!
louisegreen replied
Thank you SandyK, I missed your comment.
Michelle Hogan
Gorgeous, reminds me of stories I used to read as a child…
louisegreen replied
Thanks Michelle, yes I love the unicorn stories too…...still read them!
joak
stunning work totaly perfect
louisegreen replied
Thank you for dropping by Joak. That’s great.
Mike Paget
Lovely work Louise!
louisegreen replied
Hi Mike, thank you!:)
Holly Martinson
Love this, its beautiful!!!
louisegreen replied
Thank you Holly, I appreciate you dropping by.
Lynda Robinson
WOW Louise – your work is stunning! Glad I found you via the magic of RB. I have just made a ‘first glance’ of your portfolio and I will check out your work more thoroughly later. Very impressive.
louisegreen replied
Yes I agreee RB is a magic place! Thank you for your lovely comments Lynda, I so enjoy looking at your work.
Martina Fagan
wow this is lovely:)
louisegreen replied
Thanks again Tina:-)
valzart
Aww this is a beautiful + enchanting painting sweetheART ….a Blessed Easter day to you ;}x happy hippy hugglez
louisegreen replied
Blessings to you too Val, thank you for the lovely comments:-)
Waleska Luker
Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!
louisegreen replied
Many thanks WaleskaL.
Joyce Dickens,...
I’ll bet this is stunning on your wall! Beautiful work!
louisegreen replied
It is…..too hard to part with. Thanks for the comments Joyce, I appreciate it very much:-)
Ginny York
What a beautiful and enchanting composition. I know it looks fabulous on your wall. I love Unicorns. This is a definate favorite!! Just wonderful!
louisegreen replied
Thank you Ginny, I will hang more Unicorn & Pegasus paintings in our house one day, when I get a chance to do more.
Thanks for the fav too:-)
foxyphotography
My granddaughter loves this.
louisegreen replied
Thank you Foxyphotography & also to your granddaughter, I appreciate your comments.
Tahnja
Just had to comment again that this is so special. A beautiful and special work
louisegreen replied
Aw thanks so much Tahnja…...:-0
Trots
Lovely fantasy paintintg – the red flowers make this more than the ususal unicorn image :)
louisegreen replied
Thank you Trots:-)
Mikki Alhart
It is magically beautiful as all of your work is. You are so very talented gifted artist.
louisegreen replied
Thanks for your lovely comment Mikki, & taking the time to view my work:-)
Angel Gold
Beautiful
FAVE!!
louisegreen replied
Many thanks Angel:-)
Colleen Battis...
CONGRATULATIONS!!! This work has been featured in
Animal Composites & Fine Art
louisegreen replied
Thank you so much Colleen, I’m honoured:-)
Lori Peters
It looks like a beautiful dream. xo
louisegreen replied
Sorry I missed your comment Lori – thank you so much for your visit again:-)
Dawnsky2
aww how precious :)
louisegreen replied
Thank you Dawnsky:-)
Pamela Plante
Congratulations on your Feature!
louisegreen replied
Many many thanks Pamela, that’s great!
K Bock
beautiful painting louise, enchanting and delightful
really love your choice of blue for the eye and your wonderful description, magical work indeed
Congratulations on your features
louisegreen replied
I’m honoured, thank you very much for your lovely comments:-)
Brandie1
This is stunning.
Congrats on your feature.Well done.xxx
louisegreen replied 18 days ago
Thank you Brandie, sorry I missed your comment.
Stephen Vecchi...
This is truly outstanding artwork !
louisegreen replied 18 days ago
Thanks for your visit & comment Stephen:-)
maxy 1 day ago
This is so very peaceful and the lovely sense of tranquility – there definitely is a sense of magic and yes – perhaps fairies! .. But mostly I love the wonderful spiritual feeling to this beauty! xoxo!