Monday, November 10, 2014

"Field Of Blue Forget-Me-Not Flowers And Flag Of The United States Of America" Oil Canvas 14" x 24"





"Veterans Day 2014"

"Blue Forget-Me-Nots"
I originally posted this painting for Flag Day!
It is so very appropriate that I post it again to bring attention to "Veterans Day!"
In the United States, each November 11, we take time to honor our brave servicewomen and servicemen!
Because the blue forget-me-not flowers have been associated with the Disabled American Veterans since the end of World War One I hoped this painting, in some small way, would help us to remember their tremendous sacrifice!
A very special shout out to Sergeant Peter Damon United States Army, fantastic artist, dear friend, and a severely wounded warrior!

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16 comments:

  1. martinealisonNovember 11, 2014 at 12:57 AM

    Bonjour cher ami,

    Quel bel hommage que celui de ce "Blue forget-me-nots" en ce jour particulier !... Un grand MERCI à vous... Cette peinture me remplit d'émotion.

    Je tenais également à vous remercier pour ces mots merveilleux que vous avez écrits sur mon blog. Ils me touchent beaucoup.
    J'aurais bien aimé pouvoir vous rencontrer à Boston... Une fois prochaine peut-être lorsque je me rendrai à Cape Cod ou à Portland dans le Maine en mai prochain.


    Je vous fais de gros bisous ☁︎

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 11:03 AM

      Merci beaucoup Martine! Thank you very much for your wonderful comments! Make so very happy! I am glad this painting was emotional. I think one of the many reasons for art is to evoke emotion! Thank you for all your kind words! I love your blog and your art. It is my pleasure to visit and comment! I did get to Boston's International Art Show! I was so very happy and excited to see your wonderful art in person! Marvelous! I tried to post some photos and write to you at your email with no success. Not sure why! Hope you can make it to Cape Cod some day! It is such a beautiful part of Massachusetts. I so love its many beautiful beaches, small seaside villages, and magnificent ocean views! Take care and thanks for writing to me!
      Votre art ami!
      Michel

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  2. Joan TavolottNovember 11, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Very appropriate for today! Nicely done, Michael.

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 11:39 AM

      Thank you so much Joan! I so appreciate your comments and visits! Take care.
      Michael

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  3. hmuxoNovember 11, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I'm so happy you re-posted this painting! So appropriate and a beautiful tribute to our servicewomen and servicemen!!!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 11:40 AM

      Thank you Hilda! I meant to do a new painting but no time! Didn't want to rush one just to get it done! I am glad you thought it to be appropriate! Thanks again!
      Michael

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  4. Celeste BerginNovember 11, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I always look forward to your posts about holidays. This is a really great one.

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 3:59 PM

      Thank you so very much Celeste! I very much appreciate your visits to my blog and always your positive and supportive comments! Makes me very happy!
      I am so glad you like this one!
      Take care.
      Michael

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  5. Celia BlancoNovember 12, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    I remember this beautiful painting, Michael, and it is a fitting way to remember and honour our servicemen.

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 4:02 PM

      Hello Celia!
      I am so happy you remembered this one Celia! Thank you for writing that it is beautiful. I wanted to capture so much with this painting. Beauty was certainly way up the top of my list! A very dear friend of mine, Sergeant Peter Damon, is a severely wounded USA Army veteran. He is also a very talented artist! I think of him constantly but especially when I painted this piece! Thanks for making my day buddy!
      Grazie!
      Michael

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  6. SusanNovember 12, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    Michael, this sweeping view of delicate blue forget-me-nots, so fragile and yet so eternal in their meaning, fills me with great emotion. Thank you for posting this and reminding us of the great debt we owe to our American heros. Thank you to Sargent Damon and all those men and women who serve.

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 4:05 PM

      Hello My Internationally Famous Art Buddy! I am so glad you like this one Susan! I painted this piece straight from my heart! Very emotional for me! I am so happy that you like the sweeping effect of the flowers. I was certainly shooting for that! Thanks! We certainly owe a debt of gratitude to our armed service women and service men! Take care Susan!
      Your Good Art Buddy!
      Michael

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  7. Wendy BarrettNovember 17, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    A very poignant painting Michael - Forget-me-nots are such a lovely flower to be associated with Veterans day. In Australia we call the 11th November Remembrance Day and it is always associated with red poppies. I'm glad you posted this one again!

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 4:08 PM

      G'Day Mate! Ola Wendy! Thank you for visiting my blog so often. Love seeing your name up on the comment list! I am glad you like the forget-me-nots! I found its history with USA disabled veterans so quite appropriate. Thank you for mentioning "Remembrance Day" in Australia with its red poppies. Do the veterans sell red poppies on Remembrance Day? I love hearing all the wonderful facts about your beautiful country! Thanks cobber!
      Your Australian Interested Art Buddy!
      Michael

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  8. UnknownNovember 18, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    beautiful tribute Michael. I love forget-me-nots...they remind me of my mother(who passed 22 years ago) because she always said "How could anyone forget that flower, with such perfect blue or forget me when they see one".

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    1. art by Michael PerchardNovember 19, 2014 at 4:13 PM

      Thank you so much Sally! As always wonderful to hear from you! I so very much appreciate and enjoy your visits and comments! My sincere sympathies! I am sorry for your loss! I am glad this little painting evoked memories of your mother! I love her quote. I may use it! (And will give credit to your Mother!) I bet she was so proud of her artist daughter!) Take care Sally and thanks for sharing that wonderful story about your Mother!
      Your South Of The Border Art Buddy!
      Michael
      (Oh, Nova Scotia sends Boston a beautiful Christmas Tree every year. This year is no exception! Wonderful custom from our wonderful neighbors to the North!)

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