The Best of Friends
A brother and sister take each other's hands and walk down the beach this classic portrayal of sibling love
The Best of Friends
by Ellen Rice
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This loving image painted in oils is inspired by a moment captured on film by a young mother many years ago. Her daughter and son always had a strong bond, and one late afternoon along the Delaware coast she captured the essence of that bond on film when they spontaneously grasped each others' hands and started walking down the beach together.
Now grown, she says they are still "the best of friends." A couple of years ago, the mother brought her image to me hoping I'd paint it for my ongoing "Children by the Sea" series. I loved the image the moment I saw it and was thrilled to paint it. It's one of my favorite paintings this year. This is my sixth Children by the Sea painting. When I have enough together, I'll use the images to illustrate greeting cards depicting the healing joy of looking at life through a more childlike perspective. While working on The Best of Friends in my gallery's studio space, others asked if I would put "The Best of Friends" in print. With the mother's blessing, I have. You can see my print offerings by clicking the gold PRINT OPTIONS button above. ================================================================= Note: Photo submissions from parents, grandparents, and guardians for possible inclusion in the series of the children in their lives are still being accepted. Please email me or stop by the gallery Saturday afternoons if you'd like more information. |
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