I am the Memory of a Moment of Happiness

Janis Zroback

I am the Memory of a Moment of Happiness


I am the Memory of a Moment of Happiness” is the start of a new series....this one is for Valentine’s Day….Watercolour and Mixed Media on Canvas…Based on another photo by Maria Medeiros called Aroma Musica ...Maria very generously offered her photos to me…
I did not not want to do a literal translation of Maria’s lovely photo, so I took this to a different level by freezing the music and the rosebud, in ice (painted to look so), and in time…the memory of a moment held fast in our hearts, a memory of joy or of sorrow, the lover’s gift, the wedding wreath

Mixed Media on Arches Paper..featured in Out of the Blue, Impressionist Art, The Fringe and Image Writing…

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Kahlil Gibran said of the flower…

I am the daughter of the elements
With whom Winter conceived;
To whom Spring gave birth; I was
Reared in the lap of Summer and I
Slept in the bed of Autumn
.

But I look up high to see only the light,
And never look down to see my shadow.
This is wisdom which man must learn
. K.G.

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I am the Memory of a Moment of Happiness by Janis Zroback
I am the Memory of a Moment of Happiness by Janis Zroback
  • Janis Zroback
  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    This is beautiful work Janis, love the crackle effect and all the textures….superb colours too..I Love it ! adding this to my favs..anna ; )

  • Janis Zroback replied

    That’s very generous of you Anna…thank you so much…I’m really glad you like it…

  • mingtees

    mingtees

    and more fresco style too, what beautiful colors.

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Yes it is, but this time to be icy cold….under the crackle of frost and ice….thank you so much Amy…

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    I am a kind word uttered and repeated
    By the voice of Nature;
    I am a star fallen from the
    Blue tent upon the green carpet
    .

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    I love the way you have based this on Maria’s photo without actually copying it … very creative.

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Dave…nice to see you..

  • John44

    John44

    Beautiful compositon and very interesting idea and PP. Congratulation!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much John…welcome to my gallery…I’m so glad you like my painting…

  • GEORGE SANDERSON

    GEORGE SANDERSON

    Great composition, I love the crackle effect !!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much George…I like painting various effects, and I got the idea of painting the frozen moment whe I saw Maria’s photo…

  • kjgordon

    kjgordon

    only you can create such beauty…........
    good to see your feeling better…..........

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much KJ…not better yet…it will take some time, so painting will be much slower for the time being…

  • John Fish

    John Fish

    I love this crackled texture. great job interpreting and creating. this is beautiful

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I’m so pleased you like it John…thank you so much…

  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros

    I ADORE THIS! WONDERFUL!!!!!! YAY! Hope you feel better soon! hugs!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I’m really happy you like my interpretation Maria….thank you so much for that “YAY”... :))

  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros


    WOW!!!!! I really adore this!!!! :D YAY!

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    As I embrace Slumber the eyes of
    Night watch over me, and as I
    Awaken I stare at the sun, which is
    The only eye of the day
    .

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    Beautiful ..very different janis..I love it..and the colours remind me of snow and ice..

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I’m so glad, as I painted the rose to look buried in snow and ice…it means I succeeded in conveying my idea…thank you so much for your insight Catherine…

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    wow..that’s great !!!!

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    hang on ..If I had of read what you wrote in the title there about the rose and the ice etc..I would have seen that you already had ICE and snow in mind ..awwwww..janis.. you already planned it….hhha!!!..I thought I was the only one who could see that ..my mistake…sorry

    I should have read about this painting..

    It’s beautiful anyway..

    xxooo

  • Janis Zroback replied

    But you saw it before you read it, which is a good thing….all my paintings have a story attached…. :)) it’s the way I paint.

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Makes such a lovely card – amazing effect :-)

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much…I’m so pleased that you like it.

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent work Janis!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I’m glad you think so Torfinn…thank you so much.

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    yes janis..that’s good..I did see it before I read what you wrote ..hha!!..Ok good one!!
    I feel better now!!!

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    I am the lover’s gift; I am the wedding wreath;
    I am the memory of a moment of happiness;
    I am the last gift of the living to the dead;
    I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow
    .

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    great get to see more of your brilliant work.. this is beautiful and the crinkle effect excellent…looking forward to seeing the Series!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    It will appear bit by bit..glad you like the first one Linda…thank you so much.

  • Helen Miles

    Helen Miles

    Oh this is so lovely Janis!! Did you use a crackle medium? I’ve been dying to try this technique – you’ve obviously been very successful with it. Congrats again on your feature :-)

  • Janis Zroback replied

    The technique is very unpredictable…the results fragile….over the years I have mastered ways of doing it without using mediums which look too patterned and regular, by doing layers of wet and dry paint etc…thanks so much Helen…I’m glad you like it.

  • Tezz

    Tezz

    A unique idea and wonderful colour

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Tezz…glad you like it…

  • sstarlightss

    sstarlightss

    Very pretty and well done work, Janis. Lovely lyrics too. Comngrats on your well deserved feature

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Welcome and thank you so much….

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    lovely Janis.

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Jenny…

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful ! !!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Sylvia…

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    I drink dew for wine, and hearken to
    The voices of the birds, and dance
    To the rhythmic swaying of the grass
    .

  • blamo

    blamo

    Tremendous interpretation …..................

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Tone..I’m so pleased that you like my take on the photo…

  • blamo

    blamo

    Rather excellent Janis

  • Janis Zroback replied

    It is my second collaboration with Maria, and I’m really enjoying the adventure of working with someone else’s idea…I hope to do more…

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    Stunning piece Janis!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Alison…I’m glad you like it…I think it’s perfect for Valentine’s day…it’s always freezing here then…

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I love the message! This is very beautiful Janis!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I’m so happy you like it Sharon…thank you so much…

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    This is just lovely, Janis. Lovely colours beautifully blended with a wonderful message.

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Marjorie…I always paint with a story in mind and looking at Maria’s photo gave me lots of inspiration…

  • Alexandra Felgate

    Alexandra Felgate

    WOW, Janice this is stunning, I love the textural effects, and you certainly succeeded in a feeling of cold and ice! Just beautiful, I really do adore your work!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    How lovely of you to say so Alexandra…I’m really pleased you like my work…

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    wonderful new artwork!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Solomon…I’m so glad you like it.

  • betha

    betha

    Just beautiful!!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Betha….so nice to see you…

  • wutz4tea

    wutz4tea

    You’ve both done a great job with this….with all that’s going on here…I saw this and kept on running…but having read “please turn on the light” I realized it was time to stop and “smell the roses” (!) they’re beautiful..!............................r

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Welcome Robin and thank you so much for stopping by to look and to comment on my work…

  • TomBaumker

    TomBaumker

    What a nice start of a good thing. I am sure you will do very well my friend. Hugs Tom

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Tom…I plan to do more work with Maria…I’m enjoying it very much…

  • Janis Zroback

    Janis Zroback


    But I look up high to see only the light,
    And never look down to see my shadow.
    This is wisdom which man must learn
    .

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    a very beautiful painting Janis…

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Karin…I’m glad you like it.

  • Teresa P. Pelaez

    Teresa P. Pelaez

    Beautiful beautiful, wonderful color blue, nice texture and composition, congratulations Janis.

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Welcome Teresa…thank you so much…I’m really pleased you like my work.

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag
  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    Sorry Janis, the first one was the wrong one!!!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Anne Marie.. I am so pleased….

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    And in the memmory lies the music, the scented flowers and time shading away the beauty…that somehow… crackles and gie way to new textures… richer and full of life.
    Rosa

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much for your insight Rosa…that is a very nice idea…

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Just lovely Janis, romantic and so well texturized and I must say that the original is beautiful as well. So much fun to see one artist inspired by another!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I have now done four works based on Maria’s photos and have sold two prints of them already…it’s really an interpretation of her work…she does a lot of layering in her photos of different textures and that really suits my style of painting…to be honest I had not thought of doing any collaborations until she suggested it, and after experimenting successfully with the first one, I thought why not?
    So I plan to do even more…I’m so glad you like them..thanks so much Joanne…

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    stunning ! love it and a fav

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Lucinda…I’m glad you like it.

  • Chookas

    Chookas

    WOW!!!
    You have created a wonderful multiple ekphrasis again!
    Brilliant work & I love how your art bounces back at the idea a photograph freezes time and memories
    ☼ BRAVO !! ☼

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I’m so pleased that you like my interpretations of Maria’s work..thank you so much for all your lovely comments…

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    I really like your art. will be looking at the rest!! :)

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much…welcome to my RB pages, and a big thank you for placing me on your watchlist…

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Beautiful…absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much dear Sally…I’m so pleased you like it…

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Beautiful art work!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Annie…I’m so pleased you like it…welcome to my RB site…

  • melodious

    melodious

    wow, this is wonderful!!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much…I am so pleased you like it, and have stopped by to comment… :))

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    Wonderful again

  • Janis Zroback replied

    How nice of you to comment on so many paintings… I really appreciate it… thank you so much…

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    wonderful blue colors…faves for me:)

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Els…it’s nice to see you.. :))

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Congratulations on placing the Top 10!!!!!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Rosy….I have to go look…. :))

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag
  • Janis Zroback replied

    That’s wonderful…thank you so much for letting me know…

  • KazM

    KazM

    Amazing
    Brilliant
    Congrats

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Kaz… :))

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    i adore it.

  • Janis Zroback replied

    That’s wonderful Pip…thank you so much…

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski

    CONGRATS ON A SALE! GREAT IMAGE…

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it.

  • RobertCharles

    RobertCharles

    this is so beautiful./ fantastic work!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Robert…I’m glad you like it…

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    Wow, stunning & spectacular

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it..

  • Ron Moss

    Ron Moss

    One of my favourites of yours Janis :-)

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much Ron…it’s a general favourite I think, which is very flattering… :))

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    Beautiful textures and colors, Janis.
    Featured in Art For The World!

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Wonderful news Erika…thank you so much…

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    This is absolutely Brilliant Janis!I love how you did the freezing effect; and what’s even more impressive is that this is painted and not a CG. Fav :)

  • Janis Zroback replied

    I have yet to learn PS..if I do it would only be used to edit photos as I sell my original paintings…however I can’t see myself learning it…I don’t like sitting at the computer for longer than I absolutely have to…thanks so much Mui-Ling…I’m really pleased that you like it…

  • Janis Zroback
  • Mariska

    Mariska

    Truly beautiful image Janis, really love to learn how you’ve done this transformation from Maria’s photo, brilliant textures…Good luck to the IA challenge, you have my vote.xx

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Thank you so much for you lovely comment…I really appreciate that you a re planning to vote for me….the process was complicated…I collaged music then painted the rose in acrylics over it…then over painted more acrylics mixed with glues….

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    CONGRATULATIONS !
    you a top 10 winner in the MISSING YOU challenge in the Inspired Art group !!
    my best, your host (francis).

  • Janis Zroback replied

    Wonderful news..thank you so much Francis…

  • ronda chatelle

    ronda chatelle 29 days ago

    Stunning in every way Janis! An instant favorite for me!

  • Janis Zroback replied 28 days ago

    Thank you so much Ronda…very nice of you…

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