Who knows how many souls were lost when this ship went down in the gales of November. Its bones were unearthed on the Outer Banks by another storm many years later. Now it lies in the sand as children and adults look in awe at this piece of the past that has lasted all these years.
Ship bones lie in sand
Hollow ribs without life’s breath
Winter Moon survives
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I decided to do an oil painting for a change. I had an old black and white photo I took of a shipwreck in the dunes near Nags Head, NC. I added the oversized full moon for effect. It turned out to be a hauntingly fascinating painting. The top sketch is my original acrylic sketch in black on a white canvas. I covered the canvas with linseed oil and began adding the oils.
Below is the final result:
Painting and Photo: Dwight L. Roth
I did post this a couple of weeks back. I modified it slightly for todays challenge.
I am including this poem for Frank Tassone’s Haikai Challenge, Winter Moon.
Nice Haiku , Roth. Took a minute check my haiku too with same name “Haiku”😊
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Good job! It looks much better in color!
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Amazing painting!
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Thanks Sue!
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Woah Dwight! God has gifted you with such amazing talents you know that? I must say… I LOVE THE END RESULT! 😥 ❤
Blessings to you.
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Thanks Tammy. I am still learning!! I appreciate your kind comments and glad you enjoyed the painting.
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Most welcome! Yeah continue to it will only improve overtime. No problem at all 🙂
Yes!! I always do!
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Very cool, Dwight!
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Nice combination of art and poetry. Keep up the good work.
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Thank you very much!
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I find the original acrylic black and white more haunting. The moon is an inspired addition. You are talented.
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Thank you. The black and white really does have and presence all its own.
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I almost stopped and let that be my painting!!
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I so admire those with artistic ability! I have none.
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I am still working on mine! One mistake at a time!~ :>)
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Love your haiku poem and painting.
“Hollow ribs without life’s breath”: What a perfect description!
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Beautiful haiku and the result of painting is Amazing!
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Thank you so much! I am glad you like it.
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Absolutely beautiful and evocative painting Dwight. I love hearing which technique you used.
Eve in the first black, grey and white the ship excused mystery.
congratulations
miriam
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Thank you so much! It does have that mystical quality that makes one wonder what might have happened!
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An all-around creative spirit! I’m proud of you!
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Thank you so much for your affirmation.
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Amazing painting, sir. I love it 🙂
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Thank you so much for stopping by to read my post.
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WoW! I love your painting 🙂
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Thank you Gill! I appreciate your comment!
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Beautiful haiku Dwight. You finished painting is gorgeous, amazing colours in it.
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Thank you Helene. I am glad you enjoyed it. The oils work very differently from the acrylics. I was very pleased with the end result.
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It is a beautiful painting.
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Thank you so much!
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What a refreshing change to see art… Thanks, Dwight!
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Thanks Reena. I post my art from time to time on my daily post.
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I’m following your blog 🙂
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Thank you!!
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Poem and painting are so atmospheric, Dwight! I think I prefer the sketch to the colour painting. It makes the sky look like a protective arch. And it seems right for moonlight.
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Thank you Jane. I like your perspective on the painting!
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It’s a good painting 🙂
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Thanks!
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Frank J. Tassone and commented:
#Haiku Happenings #1 (11/25/18): Dwight Roth’s latest #haibun for my current #haikai challenge!
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Thanks for reblogging!
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My pleasure, Dwight!
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Excellent photos and words.. Glad I found you through Franks Haikai Challenge.
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Thank you for stopping by and reading! I appreciate your comments.
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Liked again!
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Thanks Ken!
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Interestingly, I had just posted my post minutes before you sent this challenge!
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