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
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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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Janis Zroback
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WOW!!!!! I really adore this!!!! :D YAY!
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
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
wow..that’s great !!!!
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
Makes such a lovely card – amazing effect :-)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m so pleased that you like it.
Torfinn Johann...
Excellent work Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m glad you think so Torfinn…thank you so much.
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
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
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
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
A unique idea and wonderful colour
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Tezz…glad you like it…
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
lovely Janis.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Jenny…
Sensiworld
Beautiful ! !!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Sylvia…
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
Tremendous interpretation …..................
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Tone..I’m so pleased that you like my take on the photo…
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
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
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
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
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
wonderful new artwork!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Solomon…I’m so glad you like it.
betha
Just beautiful!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Betha….so nice to see you…
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
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
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
a very beautiful painting Janis…
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Karin…I’m glad you like it.
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 Bok...
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
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
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
stunning ! love it and a fav
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Lucinda…I’m glad you like it.
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
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
Beautiful…absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much dear Sally…I’m so pleased you like it…
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
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
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
wonderful blue colors…faves for me:)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Els…it’s nice to see you.. :))
Rosy Kueng
Congratulations on placing the Top 10!!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Rosy….I have to go look…. :))
Anne-Marie Bok...
Janis Zroback replied
That’s wonderful…thank you so much for letting me know…
KazM
Amazing
Brilliant
Congrats
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Kaz… :))
Pip Gerard
i adore it.

Janis Zroback replied
That’s wonderful Pip…thank you so much…
paul romanowski
CONGRATS ON A SALE! GREAT IMAGE…
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it.
RobertCharles
this is so beautiful./ fantastic work!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Robert…I’m glad you like it…
pinkyjain
Wow, stunning & spectacular
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…I’m glad you like it..
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 .
Beautiful textures and colors, Janis.
Featured in Art For The World!
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news Erika…thank you so much…
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
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
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 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…