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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Portrait of Jonathan

Painting this portrait of Jonathan was a lot of fun.  I always wanted to get a feeling of what it was to see  
the breathtaking beauty he has experienced when he has climbed all these volcanos along the coast of Guatemala.  Personally I have only climbed one:  Volcan de Pacaya, an all-year-around active volcano that lies close to the valley of Guatemala city.  Painting one of his journeys up to the sky was, at the time, the closest I would be of such an incredible experience.  As I was painting the clouds, I could feel the vertigo of being so high up.  This simple experience (of painting it) was enough for me to have my breath caught.  I am not even close to imagine the feeling of being there.  Like my son said to me once:  
-Being at the top of a volcano, one cannot but feel the presence of God!-  Great for you, Jonathan!

This painting is hanging in our home in Guatemala.  It needs some restoration.  I hope I have some time  to do it soon.  It will be great to relive the experience.


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