Wishing You the Sunshine of Tomorrow Cropped Version
by Kimberlee Baxter
Title
Wishing You the Sunshine of Tomorrow Cropped Version
Artist
Kimberlee Baxter
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
The title of this work--"Wishing You the Sunshine of Tomorrow!" was taken from a line of the poem dedicated to the memory of Jamilia Nahshe Ahmed, a young lady who just recently lost her battle with Leukemia. She was the beautiful and strong spirited daughter of a very dear friend! I have chosen this title for my painting, because I know that for many exhausted parents of little ones, especially those with children who have special needs or who are battling serious illness, there is something so comforting about thinking of the sunrise coming up in the morning on the next day! As they bend down to kiss their little ones' heads, both the parent and child will smile and say together: "See you in the morning!" There is so much comfort to be gained with the thought of the start of a fresh new day dawning...such joy comes then with the hope that with each new day, it will be better than the one before! But sometimes that hope is not fulfilled in real life, but must live on in the beautiful memories that the loved ones left behind have for those who have gone on to the other side! With the dedication of this painting in her memory, I want to wish Jamilia "The Sunshine of Tomorrow on the Other Side!"
To me, there is nothing more glorious and joyful than looking out into a field of flowers--wildflowers or domestically grown--they are such a pleasant feast of beauty to my eyes! I drink in their rainbow assortment of colors and how they dance across the field...this is where I am in my "Happy Place"! The only thing, in my opinion, more breathtaking than a field of flowers by itself is when it appears with a mountain scene or rolling hills with a bright and lovely sky along with it, so that is why I added these elements to the composition that was inspired from Nick Boren's amazing capture of a field of tulips!
This work was painted in honor of the late Jamilia who will be dearly missed! It will be donated to St. Jude's in honor of her memory! We also hope to raise awareness and money to help fight this terrible disease that afflicts little children, as well as young adults! Our hearts are very heavy with her untimely passing! You can visit her website at http://curejamilianow.webs.com/
Information on the photographer from whose photo I painted this work from--Nick Boren: a very talented photographer from Lebanon, Oregon, who is listed on this FAA Website. Nick holds certificates from both the New York Institute of Photography and the Nikon School of Photography. His specialty primarily is in flower and nature scenes photography! His website address is: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-nick-boren.html?tab=artwork
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Comments (21)
Mike Eingle
What a beautiful painting Kimberlee! Love the beautiful colors and the beautiful story too! l/f
Daniel Gomez
Splendid ! Gorgeous ! l/f
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Daniel, I am honored that you like my work! Thank you for the generous comment, and I look forward to seeing more of your stunning work as well!
Maria Hunt
Beautiful... I love this painting, Kimberlee. Now I need to find the larger version... F/L & voted. Inspiring.
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thanks so much, Maria! I really appreciate your kind words, and I love your work, too!
Deyanira Harris
Hello Kimberly, I love this so beautiful and so colorful painting I am glad I came to visit your wonderful Gallery!! :-) Take care!! :-) lfv
Betsy Zimmerli
Your art warms my day, Kimberlee! f/l
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Betsy, thanks for honoring me with your visit! Thanks for your appreciation of this work and your support!
TN Fairey
Beautiful painting and title dear Kimberlee. The tears are steaming down my face as I read you description. How sad but Jamilia is in a happy place now in the hands of God. No more suffering and pain! May God give strength to the loved ones left behind. May they look up to heaven and smile because I am sure Jamilia is smiling down on them! l/f
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Aww, Tessa, you are so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words! I feel the same way--that Jamilia is smiling down from heaven on us! Thanks for being such a wonderful source of encouragement!
Kimberlee Baxter
Svetlana, thanks so much for the feature in the awesome group "The World We See"! I really appreciate it!
Felicia Tica
What a wonderful painting, Kimberlee!
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Felicia, thanks so much for your appreication of this work! Thanks for your support!
Deborah Benoit
This is beautiful. Love all of the bright colors!!! L/T
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thanks so much, Deborah! I really appreciate the compliment and your support,
Nick Boren
I like both versions very much dear Kimberlee... I can't thank you enough for how you used the rendition of my image to help others. It has touched me deeply... I hope all that view this amazing work of art will take the time to read your description and to ponder the love that was put into this artwork. I hope it has brought some comfort to your dear friend that lost her dear daughter... Your an amazing person Kimberlee.. so full of kindness and compassion dear friend... a God given trait for sure... FV Blessings ... Nick
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
It is I who am grateful for your genrousity in letting me paint from your beautiuful photo! It has been a blessing of me, as well blessing my friend as well, not to mention it will be to the children at St. Jude's!