The Pilgrims Way

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Interesting work Wib, I was first attracted by the warm colours of the foliage but a lot of thought has gone into this. The pilgrim with the church above, following the pathway to the signpost which looks like a cross. Nice to see spirituality in the work.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Sat 28 Mar 09:34:38

Thank you Stephen and Michael. Thanks Stephen for your comment on the post looking like a cross - actually I hadn't thought of that when I was creating it. I was looking for an objective that would help give some depth to the image as well as helping to make it a little more interesting. Michael I was worried at first about the darker tones further back working against me. I think putting the darker shadows in the grass at the front perhaps helped.

Posted by Wib Dawson on Thu 02 Apr 17:07:02

What a wonderful painting Wib. When I first saw it I just said 'WOW'

Posted by BARBARA ROGERS on Thu 23 Apr 15:26:42

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13/04/2015

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The idea of pilgrimage has always held a fascination for me. Historically, pilgrimages were frequently undertaken as a way of doing penance for former misdeeds and the desire for atonement. Today it has become more of a way of seeking spiritual insight. Probably one of the most well-known pilgrimage routes for Christians is the El Camino with literally thousands doing this 800 hundred-mile journey annually. This painting seeks to capture a rural section of a pilgrim’s route. I’ve rendered the pilgrim in a sketchy way, perhaps a little ethereal, as a way of underscoring the very long history of this spiritual endeavour shared by so many past and present.

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Wib Dawson

For as long as I can remember I've had a passion for creating images through both photography and painting. In recent years, I’ve been especially drawn toward digital painting and have marveled at how closely the technology can now emulate traditional painting media. I particularly enjoy creating…

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