IF "Trail"

Black Trail In The Gulf
digital mixed media 

Ahhh yes the TRAIL of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. It was the first thing I thought about when the word trail came up. I have to admit I've been avoiding the headlines about this oil spill as to not let this disaster get to me. I don't mean to be ignorant I just can't deal with it emotionally. However, this weeks word lead me to finally take the time and read about this mess. {sigh} and so... as I knew I would be, I am heartbroken thinking about the helpless and innocent wildlife. This is my work, my vision of this nightmare...the Black Trail In The Gulf.

p.s. This image has been SOLD over on Kellys blog, her blog is in response to the tragic disaster on the Gulf. This is my contribution - please visit her site for more art for sale.


Comments

  1. Heartbreaking, but wonderful work.

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  2. Ivy, I'm sorry I can not think that I have not left a comment on this post!
    You have interpreted the concept of a very interesting way, closely related to a sad reality.
    I thank also the comments you've left me, it's always an honor to receive a word of someone like you.
    Thank you.

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  3. Perdón, he leído que tus padres son sudamericanos, ¿puedo escribirte en español?

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  4. Powerful image Ivy. It looks great. Is that a beady eye?

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  5. It's sad but a very powerful piece.

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  6. thank you guys for your kind comments, greatly appreciated! ♥

    Roberto, claro que si puedes escribirme en español! Me gustaria practicar si no perdoname que mi español escrito no es tan bueno como tu ingles. :)

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  7. And the winner is... Fabulous! Simply fabulous! You won the entire debate with very few words, I love this piece!

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  8. Your comment lead me to your fantastic site. Beautiful and strong image. Well done!
    I like the choice of the colors and the backgroud texture.

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  9. Your work speaks volumes and is so powerful, the oil spill is indeed a heartbreaking incident

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  10. This is wonderful piece. It is indeed very painful to think about the impact of the spill. Thanks for making the prompt so topical.

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  11. This very strong piece is very fitting for the painful topic. I especially love the red eye and the texture of the sky and waves.

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  12. You've captured this heartbreaking tragedy perfectly.

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  13. I am always ashamed when we humans are responsible for the sufferings of innocent creatures. This is truly a nightmare for so many. Heartbreaking, but wonderful illustration!

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  14. A powerful image of great impact, the black oil drip like blood in a sea of devastation, gorgeous!!!

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  15. This piece is so impossible to ignore, Ivy! Remarkably powerful and stunning work! Take a bow, 'cause I can definitely hear the applause!! (^-^)

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  16. This piece moved me to tears. I would send it through the internet and let it go viral. Please excuse me for being so forward but I am so full of anger over this MESS. Ivy I am here from Kelly's class and I want you to know you are so talented. Keep exploring your talent...IT is too beautiful not to.

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