THE KING"S IMAGINATION
THE KING”S IMAGINATION
OIL ON STRETCHED CANVAS
$1500 US (20” X 30” ORIGINAL)
SIGNED DEDICATED PRINTS AVAILABLE
From deep within recorded history the lion has served as King. His reign has been prodigious encompassing many, many thrones from many, many countries. From the ancient Assyrian lion portrayed with wings and the head of a human to Richard the Lion Hearted there have been countless portrayals employing this magnificent cat. There have been so many portrayals of this magnificent creature that it would be futile to attempt to describe them all within this small text.
So I have attempted with canvas, brush and paint to pay my little tribute to the King. I did enjoy my “make believe” visit with him as I imagined that he sat posing for his portrait. It is within this artist’s imagination that allows him to do what he fancies and I fancied painting a lion. So late one evening my little studio was transformed into a lush Savannah as I began my lion Safari. I searched high and low within my imagination to find the perfect King. And there he stood atop a small hill overlooking his domain. So with my imaginary powers I stopped time and there he remained motionless. I knew that I could not hold him there for too long. My imagination could only hold the King if he so wished. So I hurried my talents to finish my work before the King would become restless and vanish. Such is the plight of my artistic limitations. My imagination is limitless but alas I remain firmly attached to my finite surroundings that beckon me back if I stray too far from them.
So here is the painted result of my fanciful Safari placed upon stretched canvas for all to see. I also hope that your imagination allows you, from time to time, to leave this earthly realm and to travel to imaginary kingdoms where magical and fanciful Kings abide. visionary imagist “Joey”
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Birgitta
As usual, your writing has me smiling & I feel like I’m peeking
into your mind. I understand what you’re saying about holding onto
your “vision” before it vanishes! It’s the same when I’m sitting at my piano.
Beautiful colours here, and you’ve managed to catch that “after the sun”..
“before the darkness” perfect moment of lighting here. Well done all around. :)
mlgkats
this is awesome, very nice view he has , great color use
Laurel
This is really beautiful, Joey. I love your words and your paintings!!
Antanas
nice
andrea verstegen
Yes, isn’t the mind amazing – because through it we can travel until we feel we are almost there. We artists are lucky people in that we have that ability to lose ourselves in our work. I like your LION, he looks most wise…..
Helene Kippert
Beautiful work Joey
Wendy Slee
what an amazing place is the universe within your imagination….
what a grand adventure you must have!
Thank you for reminding us that we all can do the same…..(maybe not tramp through your head, with our safari boots, but at least through our own inner imaginings!!!)
Your Lion is amazing and regal, the landscape expansive and spacious….
(just like your dreams…)
Gerry Van der ...
Beautiful image!!! Love it!
Linda Syms
Great work great artist comes to mind.
Jennib
Exceptional work.
VisionaryImagist
Birgitta; I glad that you understood. I have a baby grand at my gallery. we have a piano teacher that uses it to teach. so i get to hear music every day. thanks for the comment.
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migkats: thanks for sharing with me. i value your input. again thanks.
Anne2
Strong and beautiful work, Joey!
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Laurel: thanks for sharing with me your kind words. i do so appreciate your valued comments. Again thank you.
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Antanas: Thank you for commenting. always appreciated.
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Andrea: Yes, we are truly blessed to be artists. thanks my friend for your insightful observations.
Ruth Palmer
Spectacular work Joey! Love your description. Your work really is beautiful!
Samantha Bla Bla
Joey, This is a Master Piece ! Well worth the wait and anticipation. You words are beautiful, heart warming, thoughtful and your art…. full of love and spirit among other things! Thanks for being such an inspiration to me and many others I’m sure ! Have a fantastic 2008 and keep dreaming my friend !
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Helene: thank you for your comment. it is always appreciated
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Wendy: We travel together we artists. Thanks again my friend for your kind remarks.
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Gerry; Thank you. stop back anytime
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Linda; thanks. love your works as well. thanks again.
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Jennib: Thanks my friend. love your art as well.
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Ruth: Thanks for viewing my oils and my words. I really appreciate your remarks.
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Ann: i a ma fan of your digital images. thanks for enjoying my oils. stop back anytime.
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Samantha; Thank you for your kind remarks. I look forward to sharing art and letters in the upcoming year.
jamiewinter
extremy awesome work wowowowow
Lucindawind
wonderful art and wrting !
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jamie; thanks. take care my friend. get better soon!!!!!!
bcbukphotos
great
Valli aka Fra...
Definitely a Lion King moment. Your work is great and should be on book covers worldwide!
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lucinda: thank you for noticing my art and my words.
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photos: thank you
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Valli: Thank you for the great comments. i really appreciate your sharing with me.
moorefaith
My first thought on seeing this is CS Lewis’s beautiful creation story in The Magician’s Nephew for the Chronicles of Narnia. Only Aslan was singing his imagination into creation. Very cool piece! :)
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Faith: Thanks for noticing my oil painting. i appreciate your kind remarks. stop back anytime.
midnightdreamer
wow…this is absolutely beautiful….
amazing work of art….
jim1307
Beautiful, as good a scene as Lion King!
Nira Dabush
Dear Joey hello,
It has been quite some time, since I’ve heard from you..or since you last posted in RB or AW – Jan, 27, 08
I hope you are well, healthy and happy.
In more then a way, I’m worried for you… – That’s the way I am, sorry for that.
I couldn’t not help myself but wondering, especially, the TIMING….... Forgive me for saying so.
You are one most BRILLIANT ARTIST, A Writer… And a wonderful wise man.
Sending ALL my positive thoughts your way…My prayers goes to you and yours.
Shalom,
Nira
linda858100
perfect