Shelley's Truths In Undiscovered Waters
We wander`d to the Pine Forest
That skirts the Ocean`s foam;
The lightest wind was in its nest,
The tempest in its home.
The whispering waves were half asleep,
The clouds were gone to play,
And on the bosom of the deep
The smile of Heaven lay;
It seem`d as if the hour were one
Sent from beyond the skies
Which scatter`d from above the sun
A light of Paradise!
Words by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Painting using acrylics, inks, gold and silver leaf
102×102 cm
This painting is dedicated to Percy Bysshe Shelley who harmonies with the hues beneath the water.
Samuel Barber composed music based on Shelley’s poems – Music, when soft voices die Vibrates in the memory.
Percy Bysshe Shelley
18th December 2008
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navybrat
gorgeous colors!!!
billyboy
Silver and gold leaf? That is SO awesome. This truly flows.
And I think I really found my angel this time…
jennyfnf
Oh! So wonderful, dreamlike and makes you feel like one of the Water Babies loooking up from underneath the water:-)
coppertrees
Such a beautiful piece of HeArt Sophie, the colors make me smile a smile of knowing…...Once again you touch my heart.
JennyDean
Lovely Sophie, straight to my fav’s with all your other work!
Joyce Dickens,...
The whispering waves were half asleep,
The clouds were gone to play,
And on the bosom of the deep
The smile of Heaven lay
This is so extremely beautiful my friend!!!!!!!!!!! I am truly in AWE ....Wonderful color and LIGHT ; the beautiful motion, ...so incredibly awesome! This makes me feel like dancing once again, and singing, and smiling, eyes running with tears of joy…..I can’t believe that one person can have this much amazing talent!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for YOU !!!!
tkrosevear
Beautiful feelings and words Sophie ;) xoxox
Susan Duffey
so full of interest, it shimmers
mhkantor
great poem, great poet, wonderful painting sophie.
owlspook
thank you Sophie not only for your gorgeous painting but also reminding me how much Shelley brought to my life long ago .. and oh my the music .. ah yes .. if I had but heard this long ago but it is new to me and such wonders it brings to me … a peace from within .. like below the whispering waves .. thank you Sophie (big smile)
Christopher Bi...
brings with it sounds and the peace of the sea!....xx
Paul Stephen ...
Nice beautiful flowing and interweaving colours, energy and movement Paul :)))))))))))
Kathie Nichols
Outstanding art Sophie, such wondrous colours and textures…..soothing and calming….wow!! xxx
David Lade
The colours are so vibrant and rich Sophie. Very powerful effect!
darkestartist
fantastic, Sophie. Not only one of my favorite authors, but such a gorgeous treatment. well done!
Marion Chapman
fabulous energy in this piece. looks like it would be wonderful to own.
MattTworkowski
beautiful Soph
Cheyenne
Just beautiful! Love the colors. :)
Deborah Milligan
such an unearthly underworld beauty sophie. a glorious painting :)
syd baker
You’ve certainly captured cosmic waters here! And thanks to you and just a few others at RB, I’ve come across more classic and beautiful poetry, new and old, than ever… such a plus to the art, and vice versa!!