
If You Could See What I've Seen...

by Barbara Jewell
Title
If You Could See What I've Seen...
Artist
Barbara Jewell
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
The focus of this painting is on the elephant's eye and the soulful expression it conveys. (Note the multiple layers of lashes needed to protect the animal's eye from the copious amounts of mud and dirt they are so fond of tossing up onto their heads. In older adults, some lashes may be as long as 6 or 7 inches!) With elephants' increasing vulnerability to slaughter by poachers, together with their expressions of very human emotions, the title seemed to suggest to me this mature elephant's lament at what he may have witnessed in his lifetime
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October 7th, 2014
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Comments (50)

Kevin Lane
Wonderful Artwork Here Barbara, To add a little humor this one caught my eye right away, I love elephants, This painting here is just fantastic, Love It !!! L/F

Vali Irina Ciobanu
Marveleous macro! Lf
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thanks again, for your visit, your comment on this piece and the L F as well!

Genevieve Esson
Revisiting this amazing watercolor! vf
Barbara Jewell replied:
Many thanks, Genevieve, for your comment and continuing support of this piece!

Mary Deal
Such wonderful textures you apply in your paintings.
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thanks so much, Mary! It was a pleasure to paint this one. It just flowed...which doesn't always happen!

Genevieve Esson
Stunning. Soul searching and insightful work Barbara. Love your attention to detail and amazing art! vf

Anne Gifford
Thank you for bringing a human touch to this beloved animal, Barbara. What an incredible painting this is. like/f
Barbara Jewell replied:
So pleased to know your positive response to this piece, Anne; greatly appreciated!

Dominique Fortier
CONGRATULATIONS! on being the WINNER (First Prize) in the Contest - "Women Painter of the month - MARCH 2018" in the Group Women Painters - Hand paintings only. Well deserved, fabulous painting and details. Also, you have a beautiful portfolio. l,f + following
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you so much, Dominique, for your generous comments and much appreciated support!

Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are the WINNER (First Prize) in the Contest - "Women Painter of the month - MARCH 2018" sponsoring by the Group Women Painters - Hand paintings only . Great image, wonderful colors, very well done! F Shared on Women Painters on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/220325858307988/:
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you so much, Madalena, and all who voted for this painting. I feel greatly honored!

Madalena Lobao-Tello
My today feature and favorite on the group Women Painters - Hand paintings only. Shared on Women Painters on Facebook. Very well done!! Great work!
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you so much, Madalena, for the feature in the "Women Painters" group; greatly appreciated!