Paradise
Paradise- is a Persian word that go to the other languages roots that is generally identified with the Garden of Eden or with Heaven. Originally meaning a walled garden or royal hunting grounds, the term entered Jewish (and eventually Christian) beliefs as a Greek translation for the Garden of Eden in the Septuagint. It is sometimes also identified with the bosom of Abraham, the abode of the righteous dead awaiting Judgment Day. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells a penitent criminal crucified alongside him that they will be together in paradise that day.
Painting using acrylics, inks and pigment
Paradise belongs to the following groups:
Corporate Art/Themes
Helene Kippert
This is gorgeous Sophie!
Sophie Shapiro
This is one of my favourite paintings! I especially like the orange. You can’t quite see the different tones….but I was very pleased with this one! Thanks for your comments and support! S
Cherie Dirksen
Well, this is going straight into my favourites…great work Sophie.
Sophie Shapiro replied
I am so sorry that I didn’t reply to your comments earlier! I only noticed today! I do apologise for taking so long! Thank you for your kind words..I appreciate them! I shall come and visit your site shortly!S
Sophie Shapiro
It’s in mine! I love the orange!S
Joe Valcourt/M...
most excellent work
Sophie Shapiro replied
I feel very praised by you today! Thank you!S
Maureen Bloesch
This is very beautiful…
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Maureen! And may I wish you and all your family – a very Happy Easter!S
Maureen Bloesch
same to you and yours
Rosina Lamberti
Great work!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you – I appreciate you comment!S
JohnScott
Sophie, what is the medium you work in with your works?
Sophie Shapiro replied
Acrylic paints and pigment…which I find very expensive but I’m very lucky to have people who support my creativity…they are the modern Medici’s...and would never allow me to mention them! – unfortunately!!! They buy my pigment colours! So I Thank Them for that!!!!!And try to create! S
Arletta
Absolutely fabulous! Hah! and I thought that other one was intense? Poor fool me! This one just stole my eyeballs and I shan’t be able to do another thing with them for the rest of the night!
Beautiful colors, very vivid and striking altogether!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Arletta! Thank you for your kind words; I appreciate them – this painting creates a peacefulness around me, when I’m stressed or tired!S
JohnScott
Ah a traditionalist, still getting your hands dirty, good to see.
Sophie Shapiro replied
John I get everything dirty….it’s wonderful! I’m covered in paint, pigment ….it’s the clearing up I hate!S
Mugsy
Beautifully created!
Sophie Shapiro replied
Mugsy! thank you for your kind words!I appreciate it!S
Lucindawind
beautiful work Sophie !
Sophie Shapiro replied
Lu! thank you for your kind words! You know I appreciate them!S
Sophie Shapiro
Thank you for your comments and words of inspiration…I do appreciate them!S
sophia burns
this composition is very strong specially the difference between the background and the use of decoupage in the foreground, again so brilliant colors, so luminous,,,,the reds again
Sophie Shapiro replied
Sophia this again is a total painting..which happens to be one of my favourite pieces…You have given me an idea -I will write what medium I use so that people know! Thank you for that suggestion! It’s great to have so much feedback! I really do appreciate your interest!Sx
Jim Caldwell
Gorgeous talented work
Sophie Shapiro replied
Jim thank you for your lovely words! I appreciate them and like you….“I believe if one loves what one dose, the passion will show in their work”......I shall visit your site in more depth shortly!S
Carrie Glenn
I agree with you I especially like the oranges, the warm colors in this piece are a joy to take in. This is just beautiful work! ;)
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you so much for your sentiments….it’s good to know that we value and appreciate each other’s work!S
Julie Marks
Your work is exceptional. I love the colors and passion you bring to your work. I also pair my photographs with narratives that are stories, quotes or offer informative and interesting material. I love how you blend your stunning abstracts with your educational and very touching text. The visual and verbal combine to add dimension to the total artistic package.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Julie I can see that we have alot in common!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your beautiful words! I shall go and visit your site in more detail – later today! I intuitively feel that we will be exchanging ideas more frequently! The creative possibilities available to us are enormous! Talk later!Sx
Kathie Nichols
The most amazing artwork ever, love your work…..wow!!!!!!!!
Sophie Shapiro replied
I have been looking at your work and see a similarity – we like to pull away the layers and reveal what is hiding underneath! The core that is the grounding and distinguishes itself through the mediums we use! Thank you Kathie… we will be talking more! That I’m certain of! Have a wonderfully creative day!S
Maureen Bloesch
beautiful flow to this and the colors are just wonderful!
Sophie Shapiro
Maureen thank you for your wonderful words! I really appreciate them!S
EnPassant
I like the idea of putting cool colours in the front and warm colours at the back. It works and is very vibrant.
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you for your comments! I really appreciate it!S
LindaR
glorious work Sophie ~ your words in compliment draw forth your heart and spirit and help us to remember ourselves and each other in this way ~ just lovely in art & heart xx
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you Linda for your lovely words! I am very touched! I shall come and visit your site later today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!Sx
Vasile Stan
Sophie, this is truly remarkable, by my standards anyway. When a visual composition speaks to you, you know it has touched deep. So is the case here. Orange is a most joyous colour, the colour of your creativity honouring emotional connections and relationships.
Beautiful is an understatement for this composition.
Sophie Shapiro replied
I am so touched by your words…I really don’t know what to write!S
Noureddine EL ...
Beautiful painting !
Sophie Shapiro replied
Thank you for your beautiful comment! I really appreciate it!S
Jolie
I so love the play of orange and greens in this one, so very nice!
Your layers, upon layers and attention to the greater detail makes this a true paradise.
Check it large….its a Piece of Heaven to look at!
Sophie Shapiro replied
I have just looked at it in a large format and I’m so happy that you can see a Piece of Heaven within the layers! I’m sure My Spirit Guides are thrilled, after all they helped me paint it! Thank you for your input….New hopes are always available from old restrictions!Sx
Joyce Dickens,...
I agree…..it is there! I have so much to see…I would have to spend a week just looking at your incredible artwork my friend! I will come back to this when I have more time…......love it and I feel a warm glow after looking at it for the last five minutes….thank you…I feel your energies!
Sophie Shapiro replied
The energies you feel Joyce are your Spirit Guides guiding you and revealing themselves to you! Speak to them and they will answer! It’s as simple as that there’s nothing more complicated! Honestly!Sx
Joyce Dickens,...
I absolutely love the orange in this beautiful and inspirational artwork Sophie; you Spirit Guides have done an excellent job! There is such a feeling of joy, almost ecstacy in this painting…I see the Holy Spirit with open arms to embrace all that make that incredible journey! You are in my thoughts…...J
Sophie Shapiro replied
You are in my thoughts Joyce and life has given us a wonderful gift….Friendship which I will treasure until I die! Remember that!!!!!!!!!Sx
Thoughts
avalyn
It is so wonderful to be able to feel paradise for ourselves as we venture as new pioneers into post-history… thanks for all the info Sophie! X
Virginia Maguire
All of your work speaks to me, but this one is especially appealing. I love the color and motion. It seems to vibrate with joy.
Gordon Beck
Sophie, this wonderful blend of shapes and color lifts the spirit….a magnificent piece. I’ve really enjoyed looking at your portfolio. It’s full of such inspirational works.
Ivana Redwine
What a beautiful abstraction. I love the color in this work.