Dream Body
Once a dream did weave a shade
O’er my angel-guarded bed,
That an emmet lost its way
Where on grass methought I lay.
Words by William Blake
Music by Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings
Here This painting is dedicated to him 29th August 2008
Theosophical and mystical term which is used for the astral body. Many people believe that dreams are images that have a reality of their own on the astral plane.
Acrylics, pigment and graphite
100×42 cm on paper
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margpie
hey S, I love this as i love all your work, although i am busy, I still try and make time for the people that inspire me, and as you know you have always done so, I see a man in this one, freefalling through dimensions of colour, very striking image,very you…FAB♥
Sophie Shapiro
This painting Marina is dedicated to Samuel Barber – Who wrote Adagio for Strings this music is really worth a listen. When you have time for yourself please have a listen and you will see how prudent your description is! Thinking of you my dear friend and sending you lots of positive energy for your exhibition!
Here
blamo
Supurb image to go with wonderfully uplifting Music
Sophie Shapiro replied
Tony I’m so happy you like the painting and choice of music. Both have great significance to me and I’m pleased you found it uplifting! Thank you also for all your support and encouragement! It means a great deal to me! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Thinking of you!Sx
T Design London
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful man and his music
Sophie Shapiro replied
Your words mean more than you’ll ever know! Thank you for them!Sx
blamo
You Too Sophie
Laura Redmond
this is just brilliant, so dreamy, colourful, wonderful :)
Sophie Shapiro replied
Laura, I’m glad you like this work! Samuel Barber was a wonderful composer and I am thrilled to dedicate this work to him! I hope you are well? Have a wonderful weekend!Sx
Deborah Milligan
fantastic image sophie. a great sense of soaring and free-falling. a beautiful piece.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Deb, it’s great to see you! I was thinking of you this morning. I hope you are well? Thank you for your wonderful comment, I’m thrilled you like it. Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber is one of my favourite pieces of music. I hope you have a creative and inspiring weekend! Thinking of you!Sx
Paul (Quixote)...
Excellent composition, Sophie.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Paul! You have been very busy and creative! Your work is wonderful and really inspiring! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!Sx
pryere
Love…
valzart
Joyce Dickens,...
So beautiful and such a wonderful dedication to this amazing man! I can see him playing his instrument, (while I listen to his beautiful music thank you), in dynamic form floating through time and space, in your dreams, as well adding light and inspiration….such a positive, vibrant force! Beautiful work my friend, brilliant!
jgmart
This is a wonderful piece – excellent work
coppertrees
Awe the floating peace. The astral freedom beyond bounderies. This is so wonderful Sophie your art so inspires so many here. The colors are very relaxing. The music is also fantastic.
Wonderful job Sophie, I hope your weekend is wonderful,smiles and hugs your way
RLHall
Great colors, cool image :-)
Sorina Williams
A man in a blue suit is resting/sleeping…