Port of London - Circa 1840 is a piece of digital artwork by Lianne Schneider which was uploaded on June 7th, 2012.
Port of London - Circa 1840
It is not the safe harbors when we are tied up at the dock that shape and determine our story, the log of our life's journey. Rather it is where we... more
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Port of London - Circa 1840
Artist
Lianne Schneider
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Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
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It is not the safe harbors when we are tied up at the dock that shape and determine our story, the log of our life's journey. Rather it is where we go between our ports of call, the risks we take, the discoveries we make when we are far out at sea, away from what is safe and known. How we brave the storms, endure the calms and doldrums, whether we trust in the stars to guide us tells us a great deal about who we are. - Lianne Schneider. . .
"Flow with life's currents. . . Dare to ride on bold waves of change. . . out to uncharted waters . . .
For there will always be singers on the shore to welcome you back to the safe arms of Earth . . ."
Kristin Zambucka
I begin here an extended series of digital paintings based on small black and white sketches in a book that is currently in the public domain. Ships and the sea have always had tremendous symbolic meaning for me. I know I've lived before in the age of the tall ships, of daring exploration. For me there is no better analogy for my life's journey than all the joys and dangers one encounters on a sea voyage aboard a sailing ship bound for unknown worlds.
As with the Plantation/Estate series (which is certainly not complete yet) each piece in this series, which will be part of my "Sea Stories" gallery, is done using a slightly different style or technique. I begin my "journey" with "Port of London - Circa 1840" and at least according to my family tree, that would have been a logical beginning for that lifetime!
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Comments (129)
Hartmut Jager
Over 14000 views says it all. I just want to add that you masterfully evoked a time that has long since come and gone in the river of time... :-)
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a remarkably lovely thing to say Hartmut. This was my first foray into paintings of old ships and harbors which have always fascinated me. So glad you liked it!
Lianne Schneider
Joe - I'm just incredibly honored to be featured in AT 10000 - this is the first image I created in a series done from an 1840s book with some small black and white sketches. I never anticipated such a reception. Thank you so very much.
Lianne Schneider
Thank you so very much Darren for featuring this image in WATER WATER AND WATER. I'm so very honored and pleased.
Lianne Schneider
Thanks so much to Kiki Art for featuring this painting in DIGITAL ART AND FABULOUS FRACTALS. What a wonderful honor!
Lianne Schneider
Joe and Ken - I'm so very grateful to you both for featuring this image in your amazing groups - 4000 AND UP and WARSHIPS. What a marvelous honor.
Joe Bledsoe
beautiful image I really like the feel and tonality/detail congratulations on your feature in 4000 or Up f/v
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Love this old time image and the presentation Lianne! We Voted! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much you two - I've fallen in love with your last few images!! So lovely of you to visit!!
Marsha Heiken
Lianne, This is so Dramatic and gorgeous. I Love it dear. I am pushing,health wise. Your good I hope. Hugs hun,Marsha VF xxx
Jeff Swan
Stunning!!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Jeff - this was my first in a series of old harbor/ship paintings. Glad you liked it.
Xueling Zou
So beautifully created, Lianne! I just love it and enjoy each time I am back:)! Thank you:)!
Lianne Schneider replied:
And I so appreciate that you come back - you can't imagine how much that means to me dear Xueling. xo
Carla Carson
Not only are your artworks stunning, but your words touch the heart & soul. V&F
Lianne Schneider replied:
What an incredibly lovely thing to say Carla - and as someone who still thinks of herself as poet first that means more to me than I can say. Thank you so much.
Angelina Vick
This work is phenomenal! Excellent atmosphere and sense of age.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Wow - I'm so honored by that fabulous comment Angelina! Thank you so very much!
Valerie Rosen
Hi Lianne! The more I see this one, the more I realize it's my all-time favorite of yours! Absolutely breathtaking in all of its understatement! Big hug! :-)) Val
Lianne Schneider replied:
Awww you are so sweet Val - I'm so, so thrilled that you like this so well. And your comment is so very lovely and I appreciate it so much.
Roger Wedegis
Wonderful work Lianne! Beautiful classic! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
My apologies Roger for taking so long to thank you! Your lovely comment certainly makes my day! Thank you so much.