Winter..The Trees...Grateful

“Grateful” is part of the series, “Winter”, “Trees”, and “Landscape”...this is specially for Christmas…see others from the “Trees” series below…
Watercolour on Arches Paper…
1590 Views
Home Page Feature..
Featured in many groups such as…Snow Glorious Snow, Live Love Dream, Forests, Hand drawn or Painted Art of Happiness and Joy, Creative Cards, Prize Challenges, Watercolour Painting, and Dimensions…Avant Garde Art and Art at it’s Best…
1st place winner of the Watercolour Challenge in PIMT..
1st place winner of the Landscape in Winter challenge in Impressionism Cafe...
Grateful tonight for the sight of a single star,
Grateful for memories salvaged from afar.
Grateful for this time of silent peace,
Grateful beyond words when the mad echoes cease.
Grateful for deliverance from a private hell,
Grateful beyond what a human voice can tell.
Grateful for the wonder of human love,
Grateful for some strange guidance for above.
Grateful for life,
Grateful for rebirth,
Grateful forever
To live joyously on the earth ...James Kavanaugh



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Janis Zroback
Grateful forever
To live joyously on the earth.
nesi
Beautiful blues and color tones!!!!! Lovely work!!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Nesi…
liesbeth
Stunning work.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Liesbeth…
DanaMS
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous blues!! Wonderful painting Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so thrilled that you like it Dana…..thank you so much….
mingtees
ooh, lovely, so it’s winter and snowing in Canada now?
Janis Zroback replied
It’s not snowing yet where I am, but a lot of areas got their first snowfall already…we won’t for a while, but we’re ready for it…glad you like the painting…thanks Amy.
Isa Rodriguez
soooooo lovely !!!!!!!!!! it is emotionally gorgeous ! it brings comfort to my eyes.
Janis Zroback replied
Lovely of you to say so Isa…thank you so much…

Stzar
oh wow i love your painting Janis !!
beautiful work ~ i have added this to my favourites : ))
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you dear Karon, for adding it to your favourites…I love painting winter and this is only November, so there will be many more…
Jim Phillips
My son in PA has already had a 10” snowfall this year. Beautiful work Janis. A bit of a magical look in this one.
Janis Zroback replied
I find winter very magical and mystical Jim and I love to paint it…soon there will be snow and I will brave it and do some painting with ice..thank you so much…
kjgordon
there is so much to be grateful for ….............but this is beautiful
I believe I must fave this…...........
Janis Zroback replied
I mean this to be a Christmas card, hence the verse…I’m so pleased you like it, and your prediction about my painting has already come true….thank you so much KJ…
Joyce Dickens,...
Grateful for your incredible talent….....this is awesome Janis! I love it in the blues…...
Janis Zroback replied
That’s such a lovely thing to say Joyce…when I finished the painting today, I liked it so much I immediately ordered some cards for myself, as I love blue as well.
izzybeth
These trees are luscious…
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Izzybeth…I’m happy you like them…
Linda Callaghan
this one is beautiful Janis, I love the blues and can just feel those snowflakes hitting my nose!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m pleased you can actually feel the snow Linda….again I took about 6 photos just to make sure the effect of the original came through…I guess it did…I’m glad you like it…

GloriaDK
Janis this is beautiful. Winter there and summer over here. We have a garden of Eden here that goes with the house so when I have my computer up I will post some photos (I need to get the time to sit outside and do some sketching)
Janis Zroback replied
I’m happy you like it Gloria…we have barely started winter, but we’re in for about five months of it before the weather warms up again…I would love to see your garden photos.
Rachael D
The colors in this are astounding… the composition pure delight
Janis Zroback replied
So nice of you to say so…thank you and welcome to my pages…
David Roman
Well this is a super image you created here my friend full of energy for this time of year love the blues and whites they lift my spirits and are so fresh!
Well done a real Fav!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much David…I love the colours of winter, and can’t wait to do more painting…
Karin Taylor
such a beautiful wintery feeling emanating from this….lovely colours Janis :)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Karin…I love working with blues….they are so glorious.

Alison Pearce
Stunning!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Alison…
Romo
beautiful:)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Romo…
muckypup
Oh wow, this one is my favourite…
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it.
There are many other paintings in my RedBubble Gallery….you can see them by clicking HERE
blondiegirl
this piece is just stunning!! well done!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Selina…
amarica
Gorgeous work!! Congratulations on being featured in the LLD Group!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Amarica…
Marilyn Harris
Brilliant work Janis!!! :o)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Blossom….
TomBaumker
Your new series of work is awsome I love them all Hugs Tom
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Tom…some were done while you were away…glad you love them…

Solomon Walker
beautiful artwork!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Solomon….do you have any snow out where you are as yet?
Olga Sotiriadou
Stunning! I’m in awe!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you Olga, and welcome to my pages…
Sharon Mau
Beautiful blues, this is so very pretty!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sharon Anne…
Els Steutel
whoa this is gorgeous Janis, love the blue:)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Els…I’m happy you like it…
Angie Rodrigues
your work is beautiful!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Angie…
webbie
So beautiful …just love this one a lot Huggggz
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Thelma…
Melissa Park
Congratulations!! this image has been
Prize Challenges
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Melissa…
Joanne Bradley
I love this series! And the Trees-grateful is such a beautiful composition. Outstanding color, and again congrats on the feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Joanne…have you switched favourites?
* RoyAllenHunt *
Wow! Are you ever talented? You exhibit all at once such control and graceful movement. We novices aspire to your heights.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Roy…welcome to my pages…
Kathie Nichols
Outstanding artwork Janis, you’re an awesome artist….just love this series! WOW!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Kathie…welcome to my pages…
Evita
Beautiful work!! :D
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Evita…
gillsart
very wintery and attractive ….v nice !! Cooling for our hot summer days here in Australia now!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Gill…
blondiegirl
Beautiful
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Selina…
Niki Renee
Gorgeous. I love the way you paint. The blues and the white all of the colors are amazing. Fantastic.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much and welcome to my RB pages…

Caroline (KARO...
wonderfull series!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Caroline…I’m happy you like it.
Marjorie Wallace
Janis, this is just beautiful. It would be my favorite Christmas card. I think it is one I will give myself.
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome to my RB pages….I’m very happy to hear that you like my work Marjorie…thank you so much…thanks also for choosing this one as your favourite and for placing me on your watchlist….
Hena Tayeb
love it!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Hena…so nice to see you again…
jwawrzyniak
this is so beautiful!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…
Stzar
Congratulations Janis for your feature in the group Forests !!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Karon…I’m really thrilled about it.

MaLene
Excellent Beautiful work. Great colours.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Malene…welcome to my RB pages…
sadeyedartist
My work, featured next to yours? That is an honor.
Janis Zroback replied
I’m glad you think so…thank you so much….. I love your work too…
silentcries
what a beautiful beautiful piece!! Love it! love the colors and details!! =D

Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so very much…I’m really happy you like it, and welcome to my pages…
amarica
Well done Janis…another feature!! Congratulations Sweetie on being featured in the Snow! Glorious Snow! group!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you Amarica….I’m so glad you come over to comment on my work…
Susan Duffey
CONGRATULATIONS on both your Features on this beautiful painting.
Some of the few places I like to see snow feature are on hills and on your paintings – not outside my front door!!
Janis Zroback replied
I have no choice unfortunately, but we’re not too bad in the city so far…we’re hoping it won’t be like last year….
Thank you so much Susan..I’m so glad you like the painting…
Alleycatsgarden
Bravo – beautiful colour work
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much….
Susan Duffey
CONGRATULATIONS on yet another feature!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Susan…
Shaina Lunde
Congrats on the Homepage feature!!! Well deserved!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Shaina…I’m thrilled…
VanSnuG
A REASON to be Grateful Indeed. :-)
Janis Zroback replied
I have many reasons and the RB community is one of them…thank you so much…
BLYTHART
Well done Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…
solareclips~Ju...
Stunning work Janis!! Congrats on the home page feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m really pleased about it..
greenfrog153
Congratulations on making the home page!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m really happy about it..
Tamme Marshall
Congrats on HOME PAGE!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Tamme…I’m really thrilled
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on making the home page! 18 Dec 2008
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome to my RB pages and thank you so much…
Keiran Lusk
A stunning image Janis. And a beautiful series of artworks. The accompanying words are truly inspirational too. Congratulations on the Home Page feature :-)
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome to my RB pages Kieran and thank you for the lovely compliment…
Joanne Bradley
Congratulations Janis on having this beautiful tree painting featured on homepage!
Janis Zroback replied
It is such a thrill Joanne…this painting has done really well…thank you so much.
crackgerbal
nice work! love the color choices
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much…
Holly Werner
Gratz on making the home page Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Holly…I’m so pleased….
Joyce Dickens,...
Congrats on the homepage feature Janis…so well deserved!!!
Janis Zroback replied
What a nice thing to say Joyce!!...thank you so much.
Christine Till...
That’s so beautiful, Janis!!
Congratulations on the homepage feature. Well deserved :-)
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome to my RB pages Christine…thank you so much for your wonderful compliment…
Stephanie Rach...
Congrats on making the homepage today! :D
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Stephanie…I’m really pleased about it.

blondiegirl
Many congrats on the homepage feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Selina…I’m really happy about it..
highflying
very beautiful work!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much…
Cadence Gamache
Stunning! I gasped out loud when I saw this piece!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you for your lovely compliment…
JuliaWright
Beautiful..congrats on Homepage
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much and welcome to my RB pages…
Elaine van Dyk
This is absolutely beautiful. Strong, sensitive work. Congratulations for a well deserved Home Page feature with it!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Elaine for your insight…welcome to my RB pages…
mare
Amazing work – and congrats on front page :)
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Mare…thank you so much for visiting my pages…

Dayonda
CONGRATULATIONS FOR BEING FEATURED on RB’S HOME PAGE! 17 Dec 2008 Lovely work!
Trees Group,
True Beauty,
Textures & Materials (texture and structure)
Visual Texture, (a MAJOR part of the VISUAL FEEL of the artworka MAJOR part of the VISUAL FEEL of the artwork.)
VIBRANT and VIVID COLOR,
Snow, Glorius Snow.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Dayonda…it is such a pleasure to be featured….I am thrilled…
Maria Murphy
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much Maria…
Sophie Shapiro
Janis this is a beautiful painting and I would like to congratulate you on your Home Page Feature. It made me think of a quote by John Boswell – Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments,
embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour and the music to accompany your beautiful work WINTER – Seasonal greetings to you Janis!Sx
Janis Zroback replied
That was absolutely wonderful Sophie…I have not listened to the Four Seasons in years and I’m so grateful you have brought back the beauty of this lovely symphony to me…the images were also incredibly gorgeous and inspirational…thank you for the quote as well…I will add it to my collection…and lastly thank you so much for complimenting my painting and congratulating me on the feature…Seasons Greetings to you …
Vickyh
Beautiful work Janis. So easy to enjoy .
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Vicky, and thank you so much…

Kelly Humphries
Wow, Janis! Moody and beautiful – well done! Blue is my fav colour, so an instant hit with me! And congrats on the features – well deserved! :))
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Kelly…thank you so much for your lovely comment on my work…
coppertrees
Perfect Janis
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Vickie…nice to see you…
Marion Chapman
Featured in watercolour Paintings
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Marion…I’m so happy you chose to feature “Grateful”, because as the poem says, I truly am grateful…
NicolaM
ha ha, its just taken me three hours to scroll down to write something, but well worth it, you truly have a gift!
Janis Zroback replied
LOL…I know what you mean…welcome and thank you so much…thanks also for placing me on your watchlist…
owlspook
delightful was the first word that popped into my mind when I saw this work of yours, Janis … (big smile) ... such a beautiful card it makes too! (big smile)

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now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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ps. please remember NO PHOTOS or PHOTO MANIPULATION allowed in group .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)
Janis Zroback replied
I am thrilled that you like it…thanks so much for featuring it…lovely news…
owlspook
I put the card on my wish list to purchase when/if I get any extra income to spend as I wish (smile) ... you’re most welcome (big smile)
Janis Zroback replied
It is one of my best sellers, including the calendar of winter where it graces the cover…thank you so much…that’s very nice of you…
owlspook
you’re most welcome and I can see if why it is one of your best sellers (big smile)
Dareimages
Congrats on feature…very beautiful work…lovely card!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much…
Pip Gerard
stunning Janis x
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Pip… :))
Sarah ORourke
Wow so beautiful, such gorgeous blues!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sarah..very nice of you :))
Sharon Mau
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news Sharon…thank you so much…
Lucindawind
you make winter so wonderful ! fabulous!
Janis Zroback replied
What a lovely thing to say Lucinda…thank you so much…
K Bock
Congratulations Janis,
your beautiful painting has been voted most popular and has won
FIRST PLACE in our group challenge
Landscape in Winter
Janis Zroback replied
Fantastic news…thank you so much….
James Shepherd
Well done. Much deserved.
Pamela Plante
Magickal!
Congratulations on your Feature!
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news Pamela…thank you so much…
Debbie Schiff
Wow… Congrats on all your Features and wins for this beautiful painting….. I love the series of seasons with our trees. It’s such a relief to see some cool colours when it is so hot here in South Africa at the present time!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Debbie…
ega39
Lovely, great texture and beautiful colors
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Ega…very nice of you…
eoconnor
Janis ,welldone it is afavorite Blues seem to signify winter. Liz
Janis Zroback replied
Yes I have moved some of my winter paintings to my overview page, so there’s lots of blue there now…thanks so much LIz..
Janis Zroback
LuciaM
Janis a beautiful striking piece. I love it. Congratulations on the feature.
Janis Zroback replied
That is a lovely compliment…thank you so much Lucia……
Constance Widen
Congratulations Janis, this is very beautiful and deserved to win :-) It is quite stunning!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Constance…Lovely of you to say so…
Colin Trebble
Congratulations from your hosts at ART AT ITS BEST!
Janis Zroback replied
Fantastic news….thank you so much…
signaturelaurel
Congratulations!This piece was featured!

Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news…thank you so much…
Randy Sprout
Congratulations on your feature, you are very wecome here!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Randy…very nice of you…
Christiane Ki...
Wow. This is gorgeous!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it.
danita clark
ALl the trees are fab, i do love the blues in this one
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it.
limon 28 days ago
you got so many comments
better to say nothing
great….............
Janis Zroback replied 28 days ago
I ma so happy you came by…that is a compliment in itself…thank you so much…
signaturelaurel 16 days ago
congrats!

Janis Zroback replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much for the wonderful news…
Anne-Marie Bok... 11 days ago
Janis Zroback replied 11 days ago
Thank you so much…that’s wonderful news…
kootenayphotos 11 days ago
Love your work…very nice!
Janis Zroback replied 11 days ago
Thank you so much…very nice of you…
Sean Jansen 10 days ago
This is gorgeous Janis…..really like the use of color on this one. First thing that came to mind was winter even before I read the title. So very beautiful : )) Many well deserved congrats on all your features !
Janis Zroback replied 10 days ago
Thank you so much Sean…lovely of you to say so…
AuntDot 10 days ago
This one is spectacular as well! I could fill up my favorites list with your work. Seeing work like yours is why I love Redbubble!
Janis Zroback replied 10 days ago
Lovely of you to say so…thank you so much…I am very flattered that you love my work so much…