The stonework was based on ruins we saw in Wales, near a place called Three Cliffs on the Gower Peninsula. We had spent most of the day walking on the gorgeous beach there and looking for fossils in the rocks nearby. Eventually the day was waning fast so we decided to make our way back, but chose to go out via a different route than we took coming in.
After a brief ascent up a winding trail we passed by the ruins of an old fortification which was just catching the rays of the setting sun. The vivid orange light was shining through the space in the upper part of the structure, and even though we had to hurry back the sight of it stopped me in my tracks.
Some time later and back home, I recalled the memory and decided to commit it to paint…but with a couple of additional elements I “saw” in my head. I appreciated the symbolism therein, so rather than question it I just painted it the way it was “meant" to be.
Additional images from FLIGHT OF DISCOVERY
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One of the Crown Jewels of my MW paintings. The Portal pictures are deeply meaningful to me as Michael knows from prior communications. I confess I am hopeful that he has another Portal or two to share as he proceeds into the new works of Personal Visions.
Just stunning... the copper heart elicits deep memories. Your imagination/insight -- painting an image "the way it was meant to be" -- and mastery in portraying light combine to thrill our souls, Michael.
Thank you.