On His Shoulders

RavenSoul

On His Shoulders

I did this for my husband but also for anyone who is carrying the load as the provider/caregiver of a family. It can be a daunting task and you can feel all alone in the endeavor, but you keep on no matter what, out of the love that is bigger than yourself.

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On His Shoulders by RavenSoul
On His Shoulders by RavenSoul
  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    I instantly could invision my Jamie in this picture, Vonne. Excellently done, as usual. And, so true….about the love that keeps them doing what they do to take care of us. xx

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you! I Know how it feel to kill yourself trying to do it all but my efforts are nothing compared to what Sam has done and continues to do everyday for his family. So glad you liked it!

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Compelling image…………real drama

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much… It felt right.

  • katarina86

    katarina86

    nice job

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you!

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Absolutely amazing and evocative work, Vonne. I love the hunched shoulders, that brilliant winding S road, and wonderful rain texture – brilliant!! :)))

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Colleen xxx

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    We rely on them for so much…....beautiful work Vonne!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Mel and yes we really do = )

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Youre just the sweetest thing, I bet he loves this to bits…..........gorgeous image girl, so so special!! x

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you sweetness! I dont think he has seen it yet I finished late last night and he has been swamped with work but hopefully he will see it today = ) xox

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Ant!

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley

    I have chill bumps all over me! This is just awesome

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you! It just felt like it portrayed what I wanted I am so glad you see it!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    A very poignant piece Vonne, full of emotion, really wonderful work :))

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Trish! xxxx

  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    Stunning, haunting image to accompany your poignant thought in the narrative. Beautiful Vonne.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much my friend!

  • myoriginalsin

    myoriginalsin

    Lovely texture Vonne :)

  • RavenSoul replied

    About 7-8 to be exact lol Went a little overkill there but the over all effect worked. Thanks so much! Love your work and so nice to see you! xxxx

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Beautiful and poignant! And a wonderful tribute to the men in our lives!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much!!

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    I see a book cover!

  • RavenSoul replied

    I have done a few actually but not in sometime feel free to point any book companies my way ; ) Hugs mark!

  • midzing

    midzing

    powerful and beautiful work,,,, well done

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you so much! Glad you liked it = )

  • pepper08

    pepper08

    Beautiful Image

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you hon = )

  • RebeccaT

    RebeccaT

    You are wonderful Yvonne :) -Beautiful work…

  • RavenSoul replied

    Birds of a feather comes to mind sweet lady = ) And thank you I am glad you liked it xxxx

  • Kate Purdy

    Kate Purdy

    Beautiful image and words…so true

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks Kate! hugs to you xxxx

  • Lumase

    Lumase

    Excellent painterly qualities.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you so much! Great to see you xxxx

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    Beatifully done!! this is very fitting for the current situation.. my friends wife would likethis. well done hun

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Love the image, and respect to you for your words

  • RavenSoul replied

    ahh Thank you very much = )

  • Lumase

    Lumase

    You’re the one who’ve been away :)

  • RavenSoul replied

    No Not really lol just busy with the baby and creating see the next pic ; )

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    you have acheaved your goal in this lovely peice of work Vonne, it expresses everything you have said, and great texture work.x

  • RavenSoul replied

    How great to hear those words! Thank you!

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Instant fave Vonne! This is incredible work and some essence in your words and images really touches me… almost makes me sad but glad at the same time… don’t ask me why because I don’t know!! Fantastic! :)

  • RavenSoul replied

    Because you have been this person and you know ultimately all the pain, body avhes, and loneliness that comes from this is nothing compared to the love you recieve for it = ) Thank you for your kind words xxxx

  • Gregory Ewanowich

    Gregory Ewanowich

    Very poignant and fitting! I know so many people right now who are in this very position in life, and you have expressed this so well!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you so much Gregory! means a great deal to know I got it right!

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    amazing work of art, vonne… love the mood you’ve created… poignant but beauuutiful…

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you so much sweetie!

  • Dan Biggins

    Dan Biggins

    This is beautiful and extremely powerful Vonne – a definite fave.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Dan!

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    Excellent work!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks Mindy!

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    He left around half-past,
    The sun just peeping above the school,
    He’d done this a thousand times or more,
    Hard work and nobody’s fool,
    She watched through the curtain,
    As he strode down the tree lined street
    It might have been one more day,
    This one, this time she stopped, starting to weep,
    It sometimes comes to us that,
    Sacrifice and toil, Life is what we bought,
    It was he treading those bricks to work,
    God works through that graying man, she thought
    One day, muscles worn,
    He stopped and kissed her brow,
    She realized in a moment,
    All on his shoulders now.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Very Beautiful Wayne Perfectly Put!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow what a fantastic and emotive capture, brilliant and yes it’s very hard

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Your finest moment.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Roy But I Gotta say no its His … hugs

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Even so hard as it is Vonne.. He does it for the honor of the love he receives from you and yours.. What a reward so often forgotten …
    Chuck..

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Chuck xxxx

  • deepbluwater

    deepbluwater

    Brilliant depiction Vonne… and what a wonderful way to share your gratitude and acknowledgement. poignant & beautiful as well…

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much xxxx glad you liked it

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    Fantastic image, Vonne. Love it and the meaning it imparts.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Fran xox

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Depth and more meaning in this excellent work, Vonne!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Doreen xxxx

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Whoah, Straight into my favs with this. I know i cannot touch your husbands level, but I have to be prepared to enter the stage of caring for my wife as you know. This is a wonderful piece. It is something you should be very, very proud of !

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Ric! Im very proud of Sam just wish I could show him more = )

  • DigitallyStill

    DigitallyStill

    Well said and well done RavenSoul. Hat’s off to you my bubblefriend.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    Great message …gorgeous work!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Ana!

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Beautiful work! Love the textures and emotion

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks TOTS!! xox

  • AsylumWitch

    AsylumWitch

    This could be my husband as well. Beautiful image Vonne and with such meaning. This is definitely a ‘special’ fave. Love it.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you very much Nikki!

  • biddumy

    biddumy

    Powerful alienation, Amazing image!!!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Glad you liked it!

  • raymondoantonio

    raymondoantonio

    SO OFTEN WE HEAR OF MEN WHO ARE JUST EVIL, SELFISH MONSTERS…IT’S GOOD TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL, CARING HUSBAND!! BRAVO!! X

  • RavenSoul replied

    Yes I am very lucky to have him = ) Thank you!

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    Thank you Vonne – what a wonderfully special tribute – for my partner as well. A beautiful and moving image – great work!
    K xx

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much K! xxxx

  • raymondo

    raymondo

    Been there, still there !!! yep amazing art Vonne..xx

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Ray! xxxx

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand...

    instant fave, vonne:) xoxoxox

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you!!!!

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Love it Vonne!! Amazing work!! :)

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Keith!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    wow – you are reaching new heights of illustration here.. sensational!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Paul! xox

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    Brilliant artwork fav

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much!!!

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    QUOTE ‘Thank you Ric! Im very proud of Sam just wish I could show him more = )’
    I dont that is needed ! I think he knows already :-)

  • RavenSoul replied

    Well I sure hope so = ) Hugs

  • RabbitHeart

    RabbitHeart

    This is fantastic, and a great tribute :)

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much hon = )

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    This is wonderful, and such powerful words to support the image!!!!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Tenee glad you liked it = )

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    The unsung hero. Beautiful tribute that validates how it must feel to be him.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you!

  • Kelly Cavanaugh

    Kelly Cavanaugh

    Wonderful tribute and fantastic work!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you !

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs

    Fabulous Vonne

    and I know it will be appreciated too

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    fantastic creation, wonderful tones and textures

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Anthony!

  • shin99hey

    shin99hey

    Wow !

  • RavenSoul replied

    THANK YOU!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding

  • RavenSoul replied

    Glad you liked!

  • BAD-HARVEST

    BAD-HARVEST

    this speaks volumes vonne…i’m sure my hubby would understand this xxxx

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much!

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow

    As a caregiver of a family, I would like to thank you for creating such a excellent image. :D

  • RavenSoul replied

    You are very welcome Steven and thank you for caring for your family = )

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    its so beautiful!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much!

  • faceart

    faceart

    What an amazing work, full of emotion!!!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Faceart! Appreciate you stopping by = )

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    This is just so wonderful Vonne!
    What a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation. That must make the burden immensely easier to bear!
    Eva

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Moving indeed, love this Vonne, fav :-))

  • Colin Cartwright

    Colin Cartwright

    An excellent concept image, Vonnie.
    Some strong textures add to the ageless mystery.

  • Darren Burdell

    Darren Burdell

    Wow! this is just oozing with atmosphere and mood, gotta lurve the colour range and textures in this, Wow again!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    This had such a LONELY, HEAVY feeling to it…..............LOVE your comp, tones…....and the MOOD of this…......a very MOVING image!!!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Oh, this is so beautiful and touching….Really wonderful.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    brilliant and lovely touching words …you have a good man

  • Cyeclops

    Cyeclops

    Love this Raven xx – and what an awesome poem put in by Wayne Cook
    Love it!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fantastic work, dear Vonne!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderful powerful work
    :)

  • -Lilith-

    -Lilith-

    Oh! But this is fabulous!!! Why didn’t I see it before???
    Instant fav to me!!!

  • annacuypers

    annacuypers

    This is so beautiful, I’m so sorry I’ve missed it, really fantastic imagination, expression and working out Vonne, love the text with it as well, your husband may be proud to have a woman like you, hugs, anna

  • Mysticmoon

    Mysticmoon

    An instant fave… so beautiful. A strong and impressive work of art…. and thank you for this, it is a wonderful tribute to our men! : )

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    full of emotion!

  • Sonia de Macedo-Stewart

    Sonia de Maced...

    wow, just love both the picture and the comment, great title too actually. so nicely put ;-)

  • Crowmanic

    Crowmanic

    +Fav

    This image strikes a chord with folks such as I … beautifully haunting.

  • Derek Dobbie

    Derek Dobbie

    great shot and a well positioned model / passer by.

  • Crowmanic
  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so VERY Much!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Beautiful work… and a thoughtful tribute to so many like your dear husband…

  • Lynn Moore

    Lynn Moore

    Amazing RS…all I can say is I favorited it in my heart only seeing the title and thumbnail. It’s like in the movie Jerry McGuire when he comes back telling her how stupid he was and how much he loves her and at the end of his gushing she says, “You had me at hello.”

    The other thought I had, is I’m grateful God is there to help me carry the load I have to carry. I couldn’t do it alone and wouldn’t want to : )

  • RavenSoul replied

    Ahhh Lynn Thank you xxxxx

  • scarlet james

    scarlet james

    Seems it has all been said!.. Agree with all the accolades .. Brava!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thanks so much Scarlet = )

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    This is spectacular Ravensoul! Brilliant work!

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you so much Jayne xxxx

  • tori yule

    tori yule

    beautiful and so very true. I can relate to your reply on your first comment. We both work hard but in totally different ways and sometimes you do feel alone but you need faith that your hard work will pay off. Great Job. He looks so much like my husband.

  • RavenSoul replied

    Yes we both do so much with very different roles in our family sometime feels so lonely because we are apart so much = ( But you keep on going for the ones you love = ) Thanks for the comment Tori xxx

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning,

  • RavenSoul replied

    THANK YOU SCOTT!

  • Franmacimages

    Franmacimages

    OH My This Is Absolutley Stunning The Image effects & Thoughts Conveyed Utterly Powerful Fabulous I Love This Work Immense Thank u so kindly for Lovely comments Be Lucky Frank x

  • RavenSoul replied

    Thank you Frank! So happy you liked it = )

  • walela

    walela

    Wonderful shot! A great tribute to the providers/caregivers.

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    A very moving image Vonne. One that I can relate to and I’m sure many others as well.

  • charlena

    charlena

    Beautiful work!

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    Brilliant image, it conjours up all manner of thoughts and meanings.

  • silvercircles

    silvercircles

    Ooh, wow, this is awesome!

  • ViktoryiaN

    ViktoryiaN

    Moody and … Fantatsic!

  • PBWright

    PBWright

    My God this is tremendous work!

  • Berns

    Berns

    it has alrady been said, Im astounded at the depth of feeling :)

  • Lightpoacher

    Lightpoacher

    Very interesting..well done

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    haunting and ethereal! beautiful work

  • RavenSoul replied 28 days ago

    Thank you!

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore about 1 month ago

    Featured in Your Solo Exhibition <<Click to go!

    Vonne, Congratulations on this work, which is featured in your Solo Exhibition,
    Monday – Sunday, October 26 – November 1, 2009!
    Vonne’s Reception Gallery <<Click to go!

  • RavenSoul replied 28 days ago

    Thank you Fran!

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday about 1 month ago

    Universal strength of message here…genius work…...

  • RavenSoul replied 28 days ago

    Thank you!

  • maxy

    maxy 28 days ago

    His look here is so expressive and the sense of the world opening up with rains pouring down are so powerful. A good man, a wonderful and determined man – brings tears to my eyes with all kinds of emotion – mostly love. Outstanding!!!

  • RavenSoul replied 28 days ago

    Thank you sweetie!

  • tazzina

    tazzina 26 days ago

    I admire you way, your world and you

  • kappisan

    kappisan 26 days ago

    And i…......Totally agree with ALL the compliments made above!:)
    (and the ones yet to come too!)
    Well done!:)

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe 20 days ago

    Powerful emotion Vonne…..many men can attest to this…excellent work!

  • Jeff Clark

    Jeff Clark less than a minute ago

    Love the mood and textures in this, it definitely conveys your message. Well done.

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