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October 18, 2009
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20x30inch, Oil
I borrowed this treasured bible because of the worn pages, its age, illustrations and the strong faith of the owner.. I did a series of drawings and paintings. I wanted to show how precious it is.

The cast shadow from the window frame forms a cross.

Title credit goes to jmonzani who was generous to allow me to apply it to this work. Check his deviation out its powerful, same title of course,

Another version in pencil





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~andersvolker Apr 25, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
At first glance, I had not recognized a cloth of bobbin lace and the pages of a Bible for a painting, rather kept for a photo. I understand a huge work behind this painting.
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*AstridBruning Apr 25, 2013
thankyou for your lovely comment :icontruesmiles:
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~andersvolker Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
What is your choice painting exact as you do it, when do you decide which details are not fine and what else can be painted, a general question for many painter?
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*AstridBruning Apr 26, 2013
I love detail so it is very difficult to know when to stop, I use my instinct to say enough. If an element is distracting from the main subject I do omit or subdue it.
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~andersvolker Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
I see your love of detail not only in the single pages but in the writing on the pages. By the way why did you paint the letters not upright?
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*AstridBruning Apr 26, 2013
the writing is only an impression and when I have a good look at it the vertical spacing is incorrect. I did this painting a long time ago and it sold the first time I exhibited it and never noticed that error. Good observation.
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~andersvolker Apr 26, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
I don't see the direction of letters and the bookpainting as an error. Its your choice to see the upper side of the book.
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~Sir-Catherine Nov 19, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
I so love the reasons you chose to paint this book and am glad to say they shine through in your painting. I think the power of what you wanted to paint, and its coming through, is what drew me to the thumbnail of this piece.
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*AstridBruning Nov 19, 2012
thankyou very much for your lovely comment :iconkirbykissesplz:
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~Sir-Catherine Nov 20, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Very welcome!
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