I had a series of dreams a while back where giant pears cropped up everywhere dotting the hills and plains. From a distance they looked like small, golden trees. There was always one raven in the dreams, as though he were the keeper of my dreamscapes and these golden pears were his gift.
Here on this desolate winter plain, Raven holds tight to the magic of this gift. Keeping watchful and looking skyward towards the falling snow, Raven is thankful for this moment.
acrylic, Prismacolor pencils, rubber stamp trees on bristol board.
For Illustration Friday promt: plain (from my archives)
Be sure to check out my entry for this word in my Moleskine!
Ooooo...I really like this one. I think the color palette really adds a lot it it, and the repetition of the trees in the background makes it feel more surreal and balances the black raven.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and simple, can almost feel the snow.
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA piece of art!
ReplyDeleteEspecially I love the trees in the distance.
Ciao :o)
... desperately seeking Sully ....
I'm a big fan of crows and ravens, this is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSully found!!! ... It is him!
ReplyDeleteVery nice- love the crow and the colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely.
ReplyDeleteSome say the pear symbolizes harmony between human and the divine.
this is so evocative- i love it.
ReplyDeletejana
I love the haunting simplicity of this!
ReplyDeletethis is desperately lovely!
ReplyDeleteInspired! I used to have re-occouring dreams of a growing field with purple fruit. . . as I ran through it, the crops grew taller and taller. I was obsessed with painting them for quite a while! Maybe I'll add my favorite to my blog just for ya. I love magical dreams like that. Great job, and beautiful work!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful raven! and I love the trees in the background.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful raven! and I love the trees in the background.
ReplyDeleteThere is something so mysterious in this image. I love the colors, and the imagery.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!!!
ReplyDeleteso lovely...I really like the addition of the line of winter trees at the horizon....very special piece !!
ReplyDeletethis is a beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteThis might be my favorite Lolo work yet! Love the style and subject matter Laurel. Hope you have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeletewow, this is almost mystical.
ReplyDeleteha ha i love pears, this one looks juicy, wonderful work as always.
ReplyDeleteYour works are the joy of my heart! You are so creative!
ReplyDeletelove the colors.
ReplyDeleteWow. This is simple yet sophisticated!
ReplyDeleteIf you like, now you can read the true story of Sully's sister on my blog :o)
ReplyDeleteOooooh! ... and it's snowing sequins! :)
ReplyDeleteOh! This is simply magnificent! It has such a dream like quality, and there is something so charming about it too. I would love to see more on this theme...
ReplyDeleteGolden pear trees...what a cool dream image. Especially to an artist! I like the simplicity of this.
ReplyDeletewould like to seem more like this as in maybe a small series. really enjoying it all. michael dailey
ReplyDeleteTo see a pear in your dream, symbolizes the womb, fertility and thus may refer to some female in your life. It is also often associated with the Virgin Mary. The dream may also be a pun on a "pair" of something.
ReplyDeletevery nice illo...
ReplyDeletevery nice illo...
ReplyDeleteJust a few minutes ago, my husband and I watched ravens fly over our heads as we ate dinner on the patio. There was something mystical about the experience, something magical about the raven.
ReplyDeleteNow more magic as I take in your raven, sitting majestically upon a golden pair. What a magnificent thing to behold! Beautiful job!
This is truly lovely...
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful piece. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThe black and gold in the foreground are so striking against the snow covered landscape. What a dream that must have been!
ReplyDeletePS. Emma is now resting comfortably on my blog next to Sully. Thanks again!!!!!
Don't you just love dreams?? Great illustration, i love the snow...
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, quite haunting really. Nice use of the stamps as trees.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this but especially the stance/posture and perspective of the bird. Its meaning has a multitude of possibilites. Very intriguing!
ReplyDeletenice concept and beautiful execution. Makes you wonder what the story behind it is. i like it!
ReplyDeleteLove this, it's so magical!
ReplyDeleteSandra Evertson
simple and lovely! what a great dream you had.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so totemic of Winter somehow! Simple and powerful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment and encouraging suggestion. I will definitely follow up on it!
fascinating dream!
ReplyDeleteI love being inspired by a dream!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
Have a great day and thanks for the comment!
Denise
I like this picture. The bird looks so happy and content.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous. The simplicity of it is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI like the design of this one very much. Your muted colors are beautiful. Great work!!!
ReplyDeleteLike just the hint of the reflection in the eye...and the stamped trees were a smart touch to help pull this all together...
ReplyDeleteGreat image and colors. I love the bird, and what an intriguing idea!
ReplyDeletei feel cold looking at this and dreamy. just that nostalgic feel that i badly need to have. thanks Lolo!
ReplyDeleteI gotta say, that I really like that picture! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour Ravens have so much personality! I love the restraint in your color pallet! Have a great week
ReplyDeleteBeeeautiful!!! Sweet dreams! Love the winterscapes! Always love the stories you write here too- this would be a great for a book!
ReplyDeleteVery attractive image, simple and I really like the atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEvery once in a while crows will show up in my dreams, too. They always seem to be friends, rather than bad omens.
What a beautiful piece. And a beautiful dream:))
ReplyDeleteif that raven, can pick up and fly away with that MAMMA HOONY pear, then i'd say that is one stronnnnngg bird! amazing color...love the golden balance in the blues and ambers. great job, lolo! :)
ReplyDeleteVery restful painting. I like the color scheme and large, simple shapes. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurel, This image is so compelling I had to come back and look again. I love the contrast between the colour of the pear against the rest of the picture. What an amazing dream you had :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image! Simple, strong design. This is one of my favorites from you!
ReplyDeleteYour writing and your painting is a bonus for each other.
ReplyDeleteHey Laurel - always enjoy your visits and my visits here. Stalk by anytime;) Don't know where Miri's been - I've been missing her too! Hope she's well.
ReplyDeleteReally Beautiful! You have a way with birds, pears too!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I could have made a painting as beautiful and memerable as this, if I had dreamt it? Doubtful.
ReplyDeleteYour paintings challenge me to become a better artist Laurel.
memorable. Worth repeating
ReplyDeletewow this is terribly beautiful. great colours!
ReplyDeleteFreaky - my "plain" is a pear too. Love yours!
ReplyDeleteThis is very atmospheric. Love the raven. And isn't there a myth about a golden bough or a golden pear? Really nice.
ReplyDeleteLord I wish I had such amazing dreams.
ReplyDeleteI love giant pears and stuff like that (f.e. flying cows)
Awww... I love it! Snow never looked better, Laurel ;)
ReplyDeleteRockin' illustation!!! Well done.
ReplyDeleteDreamy indeed. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful interpretation, it's very poetic! The Raven expression it's so touching. I love the color contrast and the texture. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is what I get for having no quality internet time the last couple of weeks - I'm making the 75th comment on this painting!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely beautiful, the colours, composition, and subject are all so perfect. It's completely lovely.
hello lolo- this is a fantastic image! So solid and graphic - raven and the golden gift. I hope you're doing well and embracing life - your art is healing and uplifting as usual. I'm still at it and slowly making progress.
ReplyDeleteBe well~
wow I especially love this one, it's beautiful...but you already know that. I could stare at it for hours, makes me smile and feel calm.
ReplyDeletekeep dreaming (and painting of course)...
Very nice image; you tapped in on this one. Thanks for visiting my blog!
ReplyDeleteLynette