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Season to Be Thankful by Abraham Hunter Buddy Artist Notes

As the weather cools and we begin to anticipate the coming holidays, we often start turning inward and becoming more introspective. It is this time of year when we begin to assess the blessings that have been bestowed upon us and realize all of the wonders in our lives. As you prepare to gather with family and friends, let the joyfulness inherent in the possibilities lift you up, and enjoy this Season to be Thankful. 

~ Abraham Hunter

Morning on the Grand Canal by Rod Chase An early morning view from the Ponte dell'Accademia overlooking the famous Grand Canal in the beautiful and enchanting city of Venice, Italy. 
By Dawn's Early Light by Abraham Hunter

"Years ago, I was inspired to make a small painting depicting the fighting at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. It was an experimental venture into naval painting and I made a couple rookie mistakes of course. Years later, after doing dozens of similar paintings, I decided to paint the scene  again. I have really enjoyed diving deep into the story that inspired Francis Scott Key to write our National anthem. This painting shows the moment when a British Invasion force in small boats left the siege fleet to land on the shores around the American fort, but was eventually forced back by the defenders. It was a stormy and rainy night filled with lightning from the sky, red rocket trails from one gunship, and hundreds of  flickering mortar rounds falling above, around, and inside the fort from the other warships. On the horizon, you can see the faint light of dawn that showed how the American flag flew proudly amid the smoke and chaos of battle. I even looked up the blueprints to the British ships that would have been in the firing positions depicted to be sure the flags and construction of the rocket and mortar ships would be as precise as possible.

I am proud of this piece because I painted it during an interesting time to be an American… when our patriotism is tested. I hope and pray we join together and nurture the best of what America stands for while healing and fixing the problems within. I hope we remember that we are brothers, sisters, and fellow countrymen. One nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Happy Independence Day!"
~Abraham Hunter



His Light Shines Mini by Mark Keathley
About the Keathley Mini Series:

Ten of our best selling images now available in open edition framed canvas prints. Each canvas is hand stretched and framed, ready to hang. The Series is made up of Mark Keathley's most popular images, these Minis are reproduced on a cotton fiber canvas. Each canvas is then framed in a special 3" Davinci Mocha frame.
Rocky Mountain Majesty by Mark Keathley
What a summer I have had traveling to some great places and gathering more beautiful photos to paint from.   This particular painting is  what I consider my best attempt at capturing the grandeur of the mountains.   You  know how difficult it is to "get it all in" when you are taking photos.... well I get to combine photographs from different vantage points.  Then I take the best of each one and crop and piece together until I have a photograph to use as a "model" for my painting.  With this painting, it just clicked.   I hope it inspires you to slow down and sit a spell.... just be still.
 
-- Mark Keathley