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Monday, July 4, 2011

LIKE A CANDLE IN THE WIND, 8X6", OIL



And it seems to me you lived your life
Like a candle in the wind
Never knowing who to cling to
When the rain set in
And I would have liked to have known you
But I was just a kid
Your candle burned out long before
Your legend ever did


Elton John






I have always loved this song.  It was even more meaningful to me when he changed the lyrics for Princess Diana's funeral.


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8 comments:

  1. Fred SprattJuly 4, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    i really like these, there awesome! the contrasts in the vertical and horizontal textural strokes used is great!

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  2. Maria's WatercolorJuly 4, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Very nice Carol, I like the blues and colors you chose and the lighting from the flame.

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  3. Kathy CousartJuly 4, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I am a huge Elton John fan....wonderful painting of a candle to go with. Love those lyrics:)

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  4. JaneJuly 4, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Carol, I too always loved this song and often sing it to myself ( I do a lot of singing when nobody hears me ) , and I love the way you painted this candle, and how you created the transparency in the top.

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  5. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Elton would be honored by your visual tribute to his lyrics. Just lovely Carol!

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  6. Kim VanlandinghamJuly 5, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful painting! I'm a fan too!

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  7. Diana MarshallJuly 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Love this one, the candle looks so waxy and the flame so real, beautiful composition too.

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  8. mary maxamJuly 7, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I feel like these are actually painted in soft wax, beautiful effect!

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