by Jimmie (Hey! Let's Gather!) Harris
Member since:
October 4, 2006

Another New Painting

December 07, 2007 09:17 PM EST
views: 138 | comments: 70

I finished this larger oval painting (14" x 11") yesterday while taking my turn running the OASIS Gallery in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

This is a departure from my usual "Stained-Glass-Canvas" style of acrylic painting. But, as usual, it is painted on a gallery-wrapped canvas, which means I have painted the image around the sides, which in turn means it needs no additional framing.

I am trying to recapture the idea of Christmas as a time of hope for peace, and not just a commercial orgy. Having said that, I admit, it is for sale at the gallery. My hope is that it will find a home with others who share in this hope with me, and will inspire others to wish for the same.

The title is the same as the words on the banner carried by the dove at the top of the painting: "Let There Be Peace On Earth."

 

 

Below is a photo of my current display at the OASIS Gallery.

Yes, those are my hand-painted Christmas ornaments. I failed to photograph them for Gather.
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Comments: 70

Lacey K. Dec 7, 2007, 9:20pm EST
It's beautiful! So is the rest of your work!
Shaunee C. Dec 7, 2007, 9:23pm EST
They all look wonderful. Now i want to go back to doing some myself. It is a lot of fun.
Elaine M. Dec 7, 2007, 9:25pm EST
Great work!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 7, 2007, 9:26pm EST
Can I hug you:)

wow...amazing...I love artists...and when it's an artist like you..I am speechless...I am going to make it my screen saver...Can I?
Kim M. Dec 7, 2007, 9:27pm EST
It is so pretty!
Connie C. Dec 7, 2007, 9:28pm EST
You did a wonderful job
Elaine B. Dec 7, 2007, 9:30pm EST
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.
Jimmie (Hey! Let's Gather!) Harris Dec 7, 2007, 9:30pm EST
Thank you, all of you!

Bhawana... I am blushing! And, of course you can (but, thanks for asking).
Dawn G. Dec 7, 2007, 9:41pm EST
You have done some great work. I was never tallented in anything and have always admired people who could paint so good.
Jimmie (Hey! Let's Gather!) Harris Dec 7, 2007, 9:48pm EST
I'm practicing my creation of postable links (and telling you of two other articles I posted today):

Fun With My Colorful Garage Image: Pick Your Favorite

The Snowman Band has Four New Members
Margaret G. Dec 7, 2007, 9:55pm EST
They're beautiful. You're quite the artist.
Jan S. Dec 7, 2007, 9:57pm EST
I love your work, Jimmie. I also like this picture and the sentiment. The display looks so colorful and attractive. I would be drawn to it.
Barbara B. Dec 7, 2007, 9:58pm EST
Loved this picture Jimmie! Thanks for the gallery shot!
JoAnne D. Dec 7, 2007, 10:03pm EST
Gorgeous, Jimmie and the display area sure has grown. It looks very festive.
donna h. Dec 7, 2007, 10:09pm EST
Jimmie these are great
necee t. Dec 7, 2007, 10:10pm EST
jimmie, you are amazing... wonderful talents...
Merry Christmas ...
Trish A. Dec 7, 2007, 10:17pm EST
It's nice seeing all of your paintings together.
Rita R. Dec 7, 2007, 10:28pm EST
Wow! That is a beautiful display. I especially like the holiday related ones. The snow families, and the peace/piece on Bethlehem. Beautiful.
Janet "Jax" B. Dec 7, 2007, 10:29pm EST
It;s just beautiful, and I love the display. You are so talented.
Kay M. Dec 7, 2007, 10:32pm EST
Looks wonderful
vickey w Dec 7, 2007, 10:38pm EST
wow, now I am confused, I like these as well. I love the picture with the deer in it.
Ruth Luce Dec 7, 2007, 10:40pm EST
A classic sentiment, one that has been in my prayers since grade school, and leads them to this day. Such a beautiful painting with quite the peaceful feeling emanating! As wonderful as everything you have done that I have been lucky enough for you to let us see, this is definitely my hands down favorite, terrific work Jimmie!!!
Elsie Duggan Dec 7, 2007, 10:48pm EST
Beautiful work as always Jimmie, and thanks for sharing it here with us.
Susan *. Dec 7, 2007, 10:52pm EST
very nice Jimmie...are the ornaments round or the flat oval kind? I'd love to see them closer! :-D
Ghostly Ghoul Dec 7, 2007, 10:54pm EST
WOW!!! :-)
Teresa W. Dec 7, 2007, 10:58pm EST
Beautiful new painting! I love it! I really like how you have your display set up at the Oasis Gallery and I see you have a snowman family which I missed seeing before. I really like that! It would be so cool and fun to have a painting of a snowman family that was based on our family dynamics! Maybe someday!
Vivian P. Dec 7, 2007, 11:24pm EST
beautiful work
Sherrie H. Dec 7, 2007, 11:30pm EST
It's beautiful -- quite an impressive gallery.
Donna Hammett-Tooker Dec 7, 2007, 11:37pm EST
Did I miss the one of the house in the snow? I don't remember seeing that one on Gather. I like the "Peace on Earrth" very much, Jimmie, you need to contact someone in the DC area to show some of your work or an agent so you don't have to travel - there are lots of folks up here who have country style homes and these would be just right for their style.
Jerri H. Dec 7, 2007, 11:43pm EST
Fantastic work Jimmy!!
Suzi :Two sides to every story Dec 7, 2007, 11:45pm EST
You are so talented.
Sue D. Dec 8, 2007, 12:01am EST
I love the new one so much.
Dee - Nature Babe! Dec 8, 2007, 12:18am EST
Gorgeous! You have me sold!
Vikki M. Dec 8, 2007, 12:21am EST
What a gorgeous painting! If I ever come in to a bunch of money, I'm going to buy every painting you have. :-)
I love this new painting, and being able to see all of your beautiful work on display - and to be sold very soon!
Steph-in-NE ..... Dec 8, 2007, 12:44am EST
now you have done it,, you are the better artist then my mother in law,, just dont tell her....
Shirl T. Dec 8, 2007, 12:52am EST
it is beautiful as is all of your work you are so talented i wish i could afford it cause i would love to have it thanks for sharing it i can at least see it here
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Dec 8, 2007, 1:07am EST
Very nice Jimmie.
Donna M. Dec 8, 2007, 1:11am EST
Fantastic!!!!
(The Other) Dale C. Dec 8, 2007, 1:35am EST
Nice style of painting. Like your works there.
Jimmie (Hey! Let's Gather!) Harris Dec 8, 2007, 6:48am EST
Thanks so much!
Aunt Boni H. Dec 8, 2007, 7:48am EST
I like what you do! Where's the gallery? and how do we make contact?
Christine P. Dec 8, 2007, 8:12am EST
You do such amazing work Jimmie!
K D. Dec 8, 2007, 8:32am EST
Very nice display, Jimmie! That one right to the bottome right of the Christmas tree looks pretty.
Debra H. Dec 8, 2007, 9:58am EST
Great Pics! 10
Ron (in complete sheeple overload) W. Dec 8, 2007, 10:13am EST
nice

On a mission, can't talk now, Trying to give fifty points (at least) to all my connections for Christmas, or whatever:

Ten unsolicited points from the world's worst connection. Merry whatever you celebrate!
Priscilla P. Dec 8, 2007, 10:25am EST
Really cool
Donna Besso Dec 8, 2007, 11:15am EST
Jimmy, all of your art work is gorgous! I enjoy seeing it so much! I love the vibrant colors.
Sophiya S. Dec 8, 2007, 3:18pm EST
db10
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Dec 8, 2007, 4:33pm EST
That is so cool.. I wish I could buy some of your work.. You are an awesome artist.
Skip Bleecker Dec 8, 2007, 6:08pm EST
Great job once again.
Lisa (I love loons) C. Dec 8, 2007, 6:48pm EST
EXQUISITE!
Sandra T. Dec 8, 2007, 7:17pm EST
They are all so NEAT!
Rita j. Dec 8, 2007, 11:35pm EST
Beautiful
Jodi G. Dec 9, 2007, 8:43am EST
I love your work, it's beautiful!
Bonnie S. Dec 9, 2007, 11:04am EST
That looks like a nice display you have : )
Maryann C. Dec 9, 2007, 12:34pm EST
Jimmy wow your work just blows me away...you have a very uniques style . Have a great Sunday !!m
Denise B. Dec 9, 2007, 12:41pm EST
I LOVE IT!!!!! the rest are great too :)
CyberGwen ! Dec 9, 2007, 3:39pm EST
Your work gives me the warm fuzzies:)
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Dec 9, 2007, 10:13pm EST
Very nice!
Mariah H. Coruth Dec 10, 2007, 11:26am EST
Oh my gosh! You are such an artist! How beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Kimberly Ripley Dec 10, 2007, 12:33pm EST
I love the new painting and your display at the gallery is delightful!
Jessica I. Dec 10, 2007, 12:37pm EST
adorable.
brenda c. Dec 10, 2007, 3:43pm EST
very nice Jimmie. keep up the great work.
Cheryl R. Dec 10, 2007, 4:05pm EST
You have many wonderful art works. The oval picture is one of the best.
Captain Ken Pothier Dec 10, 2007, 4:45pm EST
Peace to you!
carolyn b. Dec 11, 2007, 5:41pm EST
Great work!
Jeanne L. Dec 19, 2007, 6:51pm EST
Very nice work.
Felicia R. Jan 13, 2009, 5:31pm EST
Hello :o),

I just wanted to stop by since I am finally going through what is now listed as under 4,300 pieces of gather new mail that is sitting in my inbox on here.

With that mentioned I just came across either a mailing from you yourself, or someone else brought this piece to my attention. You or they felt that your creation should be shared with the gather community, which I am very glad that it was passed on to me to view. So I wanted to say Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to publish it here on gather for us to all view. :o)

As well before I leave you I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year... in 2009 :o)

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