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This acrylic painting was painted using a photograph I took of my honorable father-in-law's and mother-in-law's neighbors' yard. Before finishing the painting I was informed that my mother-in-law's dear friend had died of bone cancer which left the husband a widower and alone. They were part of that great American generation. The original painting was painted with orange and blue interference paint so that when the painting is lighted from above you see only deciduous trees like the birch trees and shadows. But , when lighted more generally, the evergreens and golden sky and golden meadows and auras in the chairs appear, as if to suggest a glimpse of that eternal home where the Lord of Lords awaits His own into glory. It's a symbolic painting in many ways the two chairs is where they sat together in life enjoying each other's company, the shed was where he spent some of his time, and the container of flowers was a labor of love of his dear wife. In beauty they walked and worked togethe...

The artist, George Ramos, received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornell University in 1979, and served honorably in the US Navy from 1980-2000. As a student, and later as sailor, he collaterally served as a fine artist, illustrator, art director, designer, public art muralist, and teacher. At present, George enjoys sharing with you his delightful discoveries of the simple things in life around Canton, Maine, USA, and the distinctive vision of art guided by a Judeo-Christian worldview. He looks at God's creation with a sense of childlike curiosity, awe, and wonder, and then, manages to diligently make evocative art as an informed adult. Working by systematic experimentation and serendipity allows George to produce fascinating drawings,...