St Sophia Cathedral in Kiev
Watercolour
It’s been almost 10 years since I was in the Ukraine, but one of the most memorable sites I visited was St Sophia Cathedral in Kiev. There are seven beautiful golden domes that can be viewed from a higher viewpoint and catacombs that can be explored underground. I own a watercolour of that higher view that I bought from a sidewalk artist for ten American dollars and it proudly hangs in my home today.
St Sophia Cathedral in Kiev belongs to the following groups:
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kjgordon
Jim …...........this is excellent brah’
.............details….details…...details…......sure to be a feature…....
there are so many groups this should be a part of…...........
a must fav….........
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks kj, I actually requested about 7 or 8 different groups, they just hadn’t got to yet. Thanks for favoring friend.
Cathy Amendola
OMGosh Jim…you must have been an Architect in your past life….fantastic!
Cathy
Jim Phillips replied
Earlier in my career most of my freelance work as a graphic artist was rendering of new homes for developers. That was in this life. lol.
Carolyn Staut
Amazing work Jim. A very ‘regal’ rendition, for sure. I especially love how you made the gold domes glow in the sun. And, you have created such an intricate design from a simple palette of colors. Oh yeah, count on this one being a featured piece several times over!
Carolyn Staut
Wanted to see this one framed up…..............definitely a piece to be framed and cherished.
Jim Phillips replied
You are such a sweetheart Carolyn. I always feel on top of the world after reading one of your supportive comments. Thank you so much.
LudaNayvelt
gorgeous work, glad to see images from the place where I was born
Jim Phillips replied
I had a feeling you would comment when you saw this. Did you ever visit the cathedral yourself?
brian pendrey
great work jim
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks so much Brian.
Janis Zroback
Simply splendid Jim…my husbands has family there…lovely job of the gold dome…
Jim Phillips replied
When you favor it, I know I can feel good about it. Thanks so much Janis.
doreen01
Looks wonderful Jim! So bright and clean and imposing subject!
Jim Phillips replied
It is a big place, a group of Greek Orthodox monks are reside there. Thanks Doreen.
LudaNayvelt
Yes. So many times as a child, and on my last trip to Kiev, but I think they did not allow photos in site, but I have many photos of this place outside , not sure if it on this website, but I can upload some. I believe I uploaded here mostly photo from Bell tower in Sophia Cathedral
Jim Phillips replied
How cool, of cousre I would love to see them. I can’t find alot of my photos from that trip and I’m just sick about it. Hopefully they’ll turn up.
LudaNayvelt
I will upload some more, here LInk to my private photo from this place , you can find on the other site more shots of Ukraine
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks, I’m excited about looking.
Erika .
Just awesome watercolor…
Jim Phillips replied
Very nice compliment, thank you/
Elaine Green
Great veiwpoint, Perspective & colour Jim.
Jim Phillips replied
A comment couldn’t get any nicer, thank you.
Ginny Schmidt
Fabulous rendition, Jim. I was there thirty-plus years ago, and this is just
as I remember it—sparkling golden domes and vividly clear blue sky.
Jim Phillips replied
How cool Ginny, love it when people have actually seen a place I painted. Thanks girlfriend.
Linda Callaghan
what a striking building Jim and a very impressive painting of it…detail is fab. and the colours are stunning..has a majestic feel to it. A fav. :-)
Jim Phillips replied
Very nice comments Linda, thank you so very much.
bevmorgan
Stunning piece of work, Jim. I have many Ukrainian friends who would so appreciate this lovely painting.
Jim Phillips replied
Be sure and let them know how to get to it Bev. Thanks for a very kind comment.
Bob Hall
This is great Jim. I really like your color combo, building angle, and impression of specifics, no doubt a feature. Good job!
Jim Phillips replied
You’ve said such nice things Bob and it’s truly appreciated. Thank you.
Alexandra Felgate
Absolutely beautiful Jim!!
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks so much Alexandra.
Irene Burdell
This is a wonderful painting Jim and a fav. x
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Irene, and thanks again for favoring. That’s always a nice compliment.
carlosramos
Outstanding artwork !
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you very much Carlos.
Brian Towers
The strong contrasts and detail make this a winner Jim.
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks a million Brian.
firstglance
great color !!!!and detail well done Jim
Jim Phillips
Thanks Harry, I really appreciate that buddy.
LudaNayvelt
ok, Jim, I uploaded for you photos, here the link
Jim Phillips replied
Wow, you have made my day. I think we had to have been standing in almost the same spot with the first and second one’s you posted. Thank you so very much for doing this, as I really enjoyed it.
LudaNayvelt
I went all the way up to tower, but upload for you one which look more like yours, I have also some shots which I took on the ground and even some in site ( but not sure if this was allowed), some places was very strict, but some just close their eyes on photographers, but no flush of course.
Jim Phillips replied
I know this was a while ago, so things may be very different today, but I took pictures all over the place. Thanks again Luda I really enjoyed reliving my trip through your photos.
Carolyn Bishop
It’s very beautiful, Jim! Wow!
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Carolyn, and thanks again for favoring, that’s always a highly paid compliment for me.
Colin Cartwright
A fine watercolour, Jim. Nice angles, colours and perspective.
Most of the Ukraine was flattened in the war, I’m glad this lovely church survived.
Jim Phillips replied
They were certainly one the countries that got the worst of it without question Colin. Thanks for such a nice comment.
Irene Burdell
Jim Phillips replied
Wow, I’m excited about this, thanks Irene.
Lynda Robinson
Fabulous work Jim. All those nooks and crannies!!! You have got a wonderful contrast between the buildings and the sky.
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Lynda, I hope you realize I treasure your comments.
Randy Sprout
Wow! I am so impressed with this painting. It somehow is transcending the subject matter and these gold domes are just magical!
Jim Phillips replied
That as nice a compliment as I would every expect to recieve Randy. Thank you very much!
Colombe Cambo...
This is a wonderful version of an amazing site! I love the strong colours you have used, Jim that blue sky brings out the domes and their shine is…. well…. brilliant! This architecture is beautiful, isn’t it? Well done!
Jim Phillips replied
Wow, just a super comment Colombe. How can give proper thanks for such a wonderful compliment, other than to simply say thank you.
Irene Burdell
Jim Phillips replied
Delightful news Irene. I was hoping this would make a good showing in this challenge.
Tina Messec
I love the sky! The cathedral is stunning!
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Tina, much appreciated.
Elizabeth Bravo
Again, brilliant work. I love the sky against the soft tones of the architecture. It looks so awesome in the frame!!!
Jim Phillips replied
Favoring is always such a nice compliment, thank you so much Elizabeth.
PhotoAvenue
Stunning watercolor!
Well composed and fantastic colors and details:))
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks for taking time to comment, it is very much appreciated.
Ming Myaskovsky
OHH WOW!!!!! This blew me away, masterfully done and wonderful photorealistic!! :))
Jim Phillips replied
That’s really a very nice compliment Ming, thank you very much.
LinFrye
AWESOME!! I really really LOVE how that gold stands out—terrific work, Jim!!!
Jim Phillips replied
I worked from a photo I had taken while visiting the Urkaine. Thanks Lin.
Sinisa Saratlic
That’s very nice! Great job !
Jim Phillips replied
You are most kind with your comments Sinisa. They are very much appreciated, thank you.
Hidemi Tada
beautiful work!
Jim Phillips replied
Glad to see you digging around my profile Hidemi. Thanks friend.
Lynda Robinson
Congratulations! This work has been featured in the Landscape Painting group by Guest Artist, Colin Cartwright.
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Lynda, and be sure and let Colin know how much I appreciate it. Love this group and am excited over the feature.
Patty Vogler
Just gorgeous-I love this one! I showed a coworker your paintings yesterday and she zoomed right in on this one. (I’m trying to talk her into taking your next class!)
Jim Phillips replied
Thanks Patty, do let her know I would love to have her in our class. I appreciate the recuiting efforts.
Evelina Kremsdorf
This is an invitation to a new group Everything Ukrainian. You’re welcome to join! :)
Jim Phillips replied
Thank you Evelina, you know I probably won’t contribute that often, but it would be a honor to join, if for no other reason than to view to art and photography of others. Luda has offered to let me paint some of her Ukrainian photos, so there will be some entries.
Evelina Kremsdorf
No worries! I don’t live there and only went back twice in almost 20 years. Eastern eggs, poppies and sunflowers are among Ukrainian symbols! There are tons of Ukrainian churches all over the world so there’s always a chance! :)