Long Way From Home
by Doug Kreuger
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30.000 x 24.000 x 0.750 inches
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Title
Long Way From Home
Artist
Doug Kreuger
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
In recognition of Blue Star Mothers
This painting tells the story of a mother's child and his military service to our country, defending our liberty and freedom, a "Long Way From Home".
Alongside a peaceful country road, the soldier's childhood home appears frozen in time, gripped by winter's ice and cold. The setting sun is casting long shadows across the landscape. On the distant horizon the fading light still shines brightly through the woods, warming the scene with all its radiance.
Positioned prominently in the foreground, a mailbox leans towards the snow-covered road, empty and open, as if yearning to receive just one more letter from the soldier who writes no more.
A service flag still hangs in the front window, now with a gold star placed in front of the blue star ... in recognition of the sacrifice a mother and her child gave to their country, family and friends.
Copyright �2010 by Doug Kreuger
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May 6th, 2010
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Comments (260)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire and enjoy this spectacular painting, Doug! Such a magnificent representation of the sad heart-wrenching story told in your description! Genius artistic style and composition! L/F
Doug Kreuger replied:
Hanne, Thank you for your always heartfelt comments. The are all truly appreciated.
Lois Bryan
I'll never get over the sense of awe and reverence I feel when I view this beauty. As much for the subject matter and your sweet story ... as for your incredible artistic talents. Just amazing. l/f and t and p
Carolyn Rosenberger
Revisiting this marvelously detailed and wonderfully painted emotion-packed masterpiece! L&F
Dave Farrow
Oh yeah Doug, what can one say about this profound work of art that would do it justice? Simply put, it`s in a league all it`s own...it`s sacred..fantastic work that is worthy of the gold medal. l.v.f.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Dave, Thank you for your continuing praise and appreciation for this painting! Your kindness and friendship are truly appreciated, my Friend!
Sandra Phryce-Jones
Absolutely captivating scene and a masterly painting such a scene from my childhood so cold even in UK but the warmth of the cosy house with portrait of lights on invites one into the painting then I gaze at the road and wonder what is down there the light you have captured in the glow of the trees is AWesome Doug the delicious shadows of pinks and mauve LF
Doug Kreuger replied:
Sandra, Many Thanks for your thoughtful and generous comments and support, they are truly appreciated!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Revisiting to admire this fantastic winter painting, Doug! Love the sunset glow and its reflections in the snow and windows! Magnificent patriotic rural mailbox in this outstanding nostalgic composition! L/F
Johanna Hurmerinta
Doug, you paintings are so beautiful. They are like a photographs. Amazing art. LF
Bobbie Roberts
Wow Doug. This is a fantastic painting. I love how the light is filtering in thru the trees and bouncing off the snow. A work of art.
Doug Kreuger replied:
Thank you very much Bobbie! In other ways, this painting is, perhaps, my most somber one.
Hanne Lore Koehler
This is my favorite painting of yours Doug! Love the warm glow filtering through the woods - just makes this beautiful scene come alive! I appreciate all your wonderful comments, support and friendship throughout the year! Wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! L/F/T/G+/P
Doug Kreuger replied:
Hanne, Many thanks for your warm friendship and support throughout this past year. I hope your Holidays were especially memorable… Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful paintings in the new year. God bless you with good health and happiness!