Down to the Sea in Ships is a piece of digital artwork by Lianne Schneider which was uploaded on August 16th, 2012.
Down to the Sea in Ships
Another in my Sea Stories collection in the Down to the Sea in Ships series. ... more
Title
Down to the Sea in Ships
Artist
Lianne Schneider
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting/photographic Art
Description
Another in my "Sea Stories" collection in the "Down to the Sea in Ships" series.
I think of the journey each of us is on...our own personal quest for peace,
for truth, for wholeness...the journey of self-discovery -
and it takes me to the sea. . .
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. . .
----- Lianne Schneider . . .
I MUST GO DOWN TO THE SEAS AGAIN . . .
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face and a grey dawn breaking. . .
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying. . .
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
--- John Masefield, I Must Go Down To the Sea
Digitally hand-painted from images in the public domain � circa 1840
� Lianne Schneider. All rights reserved. Neither my images nor my poetry belong to the public domain and may not be posted in another web page on the internet or intranet, may not be published in a journal or blog on this site or any other social network site such as Twitter, Facebook or Google +, may not be published in any book, magazine, newsletter or newspaper. Where my digital paintings or composites are based on images in the public domain, copyright applies only to the adaptation or enhancement and to the final result but not to the original image which remains in the public domain. Those images are used in accordance with international law and with inferred consent of the original photographer who placed such images in the public domain.
Uploaded
August 16th, 2012
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Comments (67)
Robert Bales
What a beautiful presentation and congrats for being selected on the feature pages!! v/f/t
Priscilla Burgers
I am in awe of your nautical images, Lianne! So beautiful, realistic, full of emotion! I could study them all day! You are so talented! DFM&N
Greta Corens
This art series is always dear to me. A winner, Lianne, such subtle colors and mood the right contrast! V
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent work, Lianne!!! Wonderful capture of harbor activity and movement! v/f/t/su/g+
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Amazing creation.This may be Master piece work of yours.I Like ships, water waves, sky ,birds and every thing about this.V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
Anand that is just the loveliest compliment - I just don't know how to thank you for leaving such a beautiful comment. I'm just overwhelmed.
ARJUN L SEN
What a stunning painting, supported by the luminous poetry of the great John Masefield. This painting is in the grand tradition of Turner and nineteenth century greats. Far above the crowd of entertainjng trinkets we generally see, however skilled, this painting is more than a paintin, it is a form of worship, of spirituality.
Lianne Schneider replied:
Dear Arjun - I know it's been months since you left this exquisite comment and I don't mean this in any untoward way, but it's like a "love letter" in the sense that it expresses what is in my heart about this entire series and it touches me so deeply, more than I could ever say that you can put that into words. Thank you is totally inadequate.
Carla Parris
Wonderful nautical/maritime image! (voted)
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a lovely thing to say Carla - I'm really so honored by your visit and lovely comment. Thank you.
Xueling Zou
So beautiful and I just love to come back view this series again and again, bravo!!!
Lianne Schneider replied:
You're so very kind Xueling - thank you so much for your constant support. That just means the world to me. xo
Shawn Hughes
Gorgeous Lianne!
Lianne Schneider replied:
Awww thank you so much Shawn - I so appreciate your constant and wonderful support.
Yumi Johnson
What a another amazing work of art Lianne, it just lovely piece!! f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
You are always so lovely and supportive Yumi - thank you so very much for that beautiful comment.
Jeff Swanson
Outstanding work Lianne. f/v
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so very much Jeff - I can't tell you how much I appreciate that.
Heidi Smith
Lianne, your work is so beautiful! I don't know exactly how you came to this stunning result, but keep doin' it! It's so lovely. f/v/tw
Lianne Schneider replied:
What a very special thing to say Heidi - I really very touched and honored by that lovely comment. Thank you so very much.
Sandra Conceicao
Beautiful artwork!!! V/F
Lianne Schneider replied:
Thank you so much Sandra - my apologies for missing so much of your work lately. Sometimes, life just takes us away from what we love!
Gloria Ssali
stupendous work Lianne this is a true masterpiece love the strength in the waves the real magnetic feel of the piece so compelling and so beautiful fv
Steve Buckenberger
Lianne! As always I love your work and this was a wonderful subject to bring back to life. Excellent! v/f
Lianne Schneider replied:
You're always so very kind and gracious Steve - and I can't tell you how very much I appreciate that. This series is a great deal of fun to do so I'm thrilled you like it.