Supplication-Psalm 28 Verse 2
by Barbara Jewell
Title
Supplication-Psalm 28 Verse 2
Artist
Barbara Jewell
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
There is a story to this painting: My husband and I have spent many winters skiing at Crested Butte Mt. Resort In CO. Beside the main lift to the top of the mountain stands this aspen tree which caught my attention many times as we rode past it on our way up. The trunk is badly scarred from what looks like lightning strikes, which also appear to have damaged the upper trunk so badly that the entire top fell off at some point. The two branches growing out and up from that point have long reminded me of the tree's "arms" being lifted up to the heavens in "supplication," pleading for help in its brokenness. I saw this tree as a symbol of us humans, also reaching up to the light of the Almighty in our state of "brokenness," pleading for help and healing. Trees are perhaps my favorite subject, and this one seemed to be begging to be painted. The Bible verse referred to in the title, for those who are interested is:
"Hear the voice of my supplication, as I cry to thee for help,
as I lift up my hands toward thy most holy sanctuary."
I would appreciate any comments you would care to leave.
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May 6th, 2013
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Comments (29)
Hazel Holland
Love the colors of this amazing painting as well as the moving description, Barbara! L/F
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your response to this painting; greatly appreciated!
Genevieve Esson
Congratulations!!! Your beautiful artwork has been featured on the Homepage of the group: Lyrical Trees - Vibrant Wavelength Of Color!
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you, Genevieve, for honoring this piece with a group feature. I appreciate your support!
Randy Rosenberger
Your excellence in your submission of this work is worthy of special recognition, and I am seeing to it, that this happens in the WFS group. I am so happy to have you as an active member of our family of friends and fine artists, who support one another by comments, likes, faves, sharing, etc. Thanks for all your efforts to make our group so special by having a fine artist like yourself among many other fine artists that make our group so special.
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you for this feature, Randy, and for all the work and effort you put forth on behalf of this group!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Mary Wolf
Beautifully expressed visually and through your shared written interpretation, Barbara. Your watercolors are wonderful! L/F
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you so much, Mary, for your comment and for taking the time to read and respond to my lengthy "description." Your support is greatly appreciated!!
Henryk Gorecki
Great imagination,accurate title!Wonderful,sunny painting!L/F
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thanks so much for your comments, Henryk, and for the L/F. Glad to know you like the title as a surprising number of people to whom I showed the original didn't seem to know the meaning of the word, so thanks for that as well! :-))
Jill Westbrook
Beautiful painting~Beautiful story. Love the Spiritual connection. A very meaningful analogy to a very meaningful Psalm.
Rosemary Colyer
Stunning painting and thank you so much for sharing the Bible verse! L/Ff
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thanks for your generous comments, Rosemary. So happy to know you like this one!
Carol Wisniewski
Barbara, Is a Beautiful painting, the trees are done so well. I enjoyed you story too! v/f
Hanne Lore Koehler
Spectacular painting, Barbara!!! Wonderful light, color and atmosphere! I love forest scenes, especially the Spruce and Aspen combination of Colorado! L/F
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thanks so much, Hanne Lore, for your second wonderful comment on this piece! I am truly honored by your support.
Douglas Volz
Absolutely beautiful painting!And, even more so with your story. The colors, the light, the setting -awesome! Thank you!
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, Douglas! It is gratifying to know of your positive response to this painting.
Deborah Smith
Beautifully done. I am also reminded of Psalm 96:12-13. "Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice before the Lord:..." vf
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you so much for your comment, Deborah. I love the other verse you've quoted. Nature is such a beautiful and constant reminder of God's creation and how blessed we are to be a part of it.
D August
Inspiring and touching. This painting is beautiful. The meaning behind it is wonderful. Fantastic concept you've captured and delivered. Fv
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thank you so much for responding to this piece as you have! I greatly appreciate the affirmation.
Sharon Burger
Barbara, often times when I read a bible verse that is a prayer of plea, it brings tears to my eyes, this is one of those times, how beautiful your painting , how wonderfully you have described with your art, the beautiful Psalm..."I lift up my arms toward thy most holy sanctuary" ...a burden I bore has been lifted... v/f
Barbara Jewell replied:
Sharon, I appreciate your response to this painting more than you know. I can't thank you enough for writing. Being very "visually oriented," as we artists seem to be, sometimes an image can enhance significant passages in a way that brings the meaning and emotion into sharper focus. It is wonderful to know that this painting has conveyed this feeling to someone else. Thank you!
Carol Wisniewski
Barbara, A beautiful story you have to go with this lovely painting. v/f
Barbara Jewell replied:
Thanks so much, Carol, for commenting on this piece, and for the v/f. I am gratified to know that you noticed this one!
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