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8.00" x 5.00"
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10.00" x 7.00"
PROMISES -prints of Oil Painting Art Print
by Mary Grden
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PROMISES -prints of Oil Painting art print by Mary Grden. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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For every painting, I have a story, but for this one it is about my Uncle, Jim, who was in the Navy in World War II. He was one of six brothers all... more
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Comments (42)
Artist's Description
For every painting, I have a story, but for this one it is about my Uncle, Jim, who was in the Navy in World War II. He was one of six brothers all in the War and the Navy at the same time. All survived the war, but later in his life my Uncle almost died from an aneurysm, but he would die a year later. I had always wanted to paint a boat for him, but it would have to be an older schooner or sloop. I need a "meaning" or "purpose behind my paintings and searched until I found this subject in a newspaper from Boothbay, Maine. I usually see subjects for a general idea, and the quality is not important, as I develop my own "story" from there. The boat had no name, so I added "Promises" on the bow and one of the little tender boats would be named "Jimmy." The rigging is there but I never try for actual perfection. It is my interpretation and meaning that count and the name, of course. The painting (in Print) did double "loving" duty when my Dad was dying he requested it be hung on the...
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Johanna Hurmerinta
Sharing :)
Heidi Fickinger
Wonderful work Mary. I like the color palette very much.
Jutta Maria Pusl
Every scene you paint looks so beautiful that I always wish to be there! Lovely colors and the water is so perfectly realistic!
Mary Grden replied:
Jutta, thank you always for kind words and lovely comments!!! :D
Dale Kauzlaric
Mary, such a unique composition and story!
Mary Grden replied:
Dale, thank you for your comments especially about my story, so nice!!! :D
Jurgen Lorenzen
Beautiful composition and artwork, Mary!
Mary Grden replied:
Jurgen, thank you for your comment, I plan to visit your work tomorrow!!! :D
Lynn Hopwood
Beautiful work and scene!
Mary Grden replied:
Thank you Lynn, your comments are so appreciated!!! :D
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your lovely art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the Y IS For YACHT week, January 31, 2022 - FEBRUARY 7, 2022. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature!
Mary Grden replied:
Thank you, Pamela, for featuring my art in your wonderful group. Your attention to my art is so welcomed and appreciated!!! :D
Marsha Reeves
Love this! l/f
Mary Grden replied:
Marsha, thank you so much!!!
Andrew Wilson
A lovely work with an equally lovely story!
Mary Grden replied:
Thank you Andrew, so much!! :D
Paolo Signorini
Beautiful
Mary Grden replied:
Paolo, thank you!! :D
Sharon Williams Eng
I think I'd have a little boat envy. Wonderful painting.
Mary Grden replied:
Thank Sharon for your second look, :D
Sharon Williams Eng
What a touching story behind the art. So glad your father could enjoy your beautiful painting at the end.
Mary Grden replied:
Thank you Sharon, I love comments that reveal my story was read, thank you so much :D
Lois Bryan
Mary this is a beautiful work of art ... and the story behind it really goes to the heart!!! You are wonderfully talented!!! l/f t p
Mary Grden replied:
Lois, thank you so much for your wonderful comment!!! :D
Nancy Griswold
Great painting! FAV+/L
Mary Grden replied:
Thank you Nancy, for your comment and coming from a great painter too!! :D
Susanna Schorr
Wonderful artwork!
Mary Grden replied:
Susanna, thank you for your always generous words!!! :D
Mary Grden
Danette, thank you for your generosity in featuring my work and it always gives me great pleasure looking at yours!
DANNY LOWE
Lovely painting and I love the dialogue!
Mary Grden replied:
Danny, so nice to hear from you and always with kind comments, thank you :D
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our Homepage!
Mary Grden replied:
John Thank you for featuring my Oil Painting/Prints, Decor and More, so appreciated
Johanna Hurmerinta
You know how to use colors, shade and light so well. Beautiful art.
Mary Grden replied:
Johanna, thank you for your kind words!!! :D
Mary Grden
Danette, such a pleasure to be Featured in your wonderful Group, OBSESSED Painters Paintings alongside of you and other great Painters. Thank You!!! :D
Joe Vella
Beautiful work of art with a lovely description. A wonderful tribute. L/F
Mary Grden replied:
Joe, thank you for your special words and for stopping by my Art!!! :D
Rick Davis
Hello Mary, So you've been gone for a few days? I had to come back and look at this one more time! Notice how the Great tint of grey background color Really makes it stick out! Love it! L/F
Mary Grden replied:
Rick you always, always have the nicest things to say in your comments and I am so grateful to be your artistic friend!! :D L/F
Danett Britt
Love this Mary. I had decided a while ago that you're painting Where the River Bends was my favorite of all. But then you add this one.. lol
Mary Grden replied:
Danette your words mean so much and would say the same and more about your wonderful Paintings!!! :D. L/F
Rebecca Grzenda
Revisting this piece, Mary!!! Love the composition, backdrop and detail!! Wonderful artwork!!
Mary Grden replied:
Thank you Rebecca, you are always complementary and I thank you so much!!! :D
Michael May
Wow, this one's a treasure, love it!
Mary Grden replied:
Michael I am still remembering your last memorable photo of the red Geranium while I am still reading your very kind comment, thank you!!! :D L/F