Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer: Richmond from the James

Friday, December 10, 2021

Richmond from the James

Crossing the James 24 x 36 oil SOLD

Cold Sunrise over downtown Richmond 12 x 16 oil $295.

The historical James River runs through our State Capital. Even in the hustle and bustle of city life the reminder of Life giving water and Peace remains faithful to us who take the time to admire the Beauty and the Majesty of the Creator of all things Beautiful! This is a new series for a client who recognizes the importance of surrounding ourselves with Beauty.

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Treatise on why I create

An artist, musician, craftsman, theatrical director, performer, all know that the human heart longs for truth, goodness, and beauty. If we can create that sense of longing, we capture our audience in the creative experience. In Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz, Frank creates a magical story about longing for home. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is a plea by a young girl to find that place of rest, a home in which to feel safe. St. Augustine said "our hearts are restless until we find our rest in God". Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer, expressed his faith through his music. He sat before a painting of Jesus every day and prayed for an hour before beginning his day. His composition "The Mission" transports the listener to another place, another time, another dimension of reality - an eternal home- a celebration of beauty. My goal in painting is to draw the viewer into a higher sense of reality and to feel that sense of longing and to hopefully realize that longing is ultimately for the eternal home, Heaven.