This painting I did for Easter - I am not trying to offend or convert anyone. It is just a painting.
I would have liked to post on the day , but probably not many people would be on here, Easter Sunday or Saturday - So tonight it is.
A bit eerie as there is no sun, the light hidden mainly by Mount Calvary. So I avoided much shading.
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That's a beautiful painting Ern and I like it very much. The colours are really good. Thank you for posting xxx❤️
Very good painting Ern .😀Totally different from any other painting, I have seen you post . I really like the different browny- yellow shades of colour and how you have blended them all together. Thank you for sharing. x
Thank you Issy- When I had started the yellow after the purple, I seem to know what next. I enjoyed doing this one Issy x
It was nice to see a biblical theme painting for Easter. x
Yes - I agree. I like history like this and history full stop. Elizabeth Films I have watched a lot. The list is endless x
I like history. I have not heard of Elizabeth films .
Do you mean queen Elizabeth films
Yes I have heard of them. I wondered what you ment . Fantastic acting from cate Blanchett and the costumes are phenomenal . I like period drama like downtown abbey as well.
Yea my mistake. - I like Downton Abbey and I love the Tudors series, The Duchess wasa one of film I liked that one.
I wanted to watch the duchess , but it seems sad she gives her baby away.
She was heartbroken Issy -She had a baby Eliza and immediately is forced to give the baby up to Grey's family. This was from The Dukes command. He was cruel with her,
Probably my favourite painting Ern, of all those you've done. Great symmetry and fabulous colours, particularly the grading in the hillside. I love the 'boomerang' shapes in the foreground, possibly little stone ridges. There is a lovely balance of colour across the canvas, almost like it's blessed with a holy glow. And I guess the light is from the cave ...a phosphorus glow around the risen Christ. And I like the stone which has miraculously moved to be reveal the opening. I used to wonder, had anyone had a camera 2000 years ago, would any photo of Jesus have come out as just a phosphorus glow. Well done sir!
Thank you Greenthorn - Was a joy to paint.
Love the biblical theme Ern.very appropriate.love the colours too xxx
Thanks Ern! I'm a Christian and Easter with the death and resurrection of Jesus, is the foundation of my faith, and the freedom that brings me (us).
I reallyam glad you saw my painting that way, You are welcome I like to share .
Same here madonbrew, I am a Christian too! I couldn't imagine a life without Jesus Christ the rock of my salvation! And Ern007 captured Easter so beautiful!
thank you for the painting, I am a Christian and like to see the
meaning why we celebrate Easter.
Me too 2013mayo, I absolutely love this painting from Ern007 👍🥰
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Ern007 you captured Easter, the risen Christ and the open tomb so beautiful! Thank you so much for posting your painting on here! It kind of is a confirmation that God answered my prayers for a new home 🏡🥰
Thank you Snowdrops_17 - You are welcome I like to share, and specially you got a new home. 
Thanks Ern007 , it would be a precious Easter present 👍🙏 I have to wait for a total confirmation from the Letting Agency today or tomorrow after my and my daughter's credit checks! In the meantime I keep packing ❤️
Like people have said, I like the colours you’ve used. A good painting - thought provoking and relevant for this time of year. Thank you.
so lovely and poignant too. Wishing you a blessed and happy Easter 🙏🏻
That's very coincidental as yesterday I went to the hospital and enroute there were three crosses in a field on a hillside near where I live ,they are put up every year but normally later in the week but the weather conditions are very different to your painting.
I deed Boxermad - It is a coincident three crossed in our countryside. .Yes the Holyland weather is a lot warmer than here, The timing, this was really the only time to post this,
Thank you koalaears and wishing you peace and a happy Eaaster,
You’ve rendered me speechless Ern!
Thank you Donald..
Really?!! xx
Really beautiful depiction of the true meaning of Easter, which is so sadly forgotten by our secular society l have been a committed Christian for 39 years. I know He is with me each day and despite my chronic lung condition, He gets me through each and every day. He is my rock and my constant companion. May you have a blessed Easter Ern.
Thanks Ern for your pic, I'm a Christian and Easter for me brings the reality of forgiveness and everlasting life. Your painting sums it up beautifully with the empty tomb and the risen Christ. Thank you. Joy xx
Thank you for your reply and you are very welcome xx
yes God didnt create us to have a rotten life, he Created us to live in peace and happiness, we have free will and man chooses. to me he is my Cushion.
very apt picture Ern and beautiful done. Well done Ern, your work is very thought provoking.
Take care
Wendy xx
Thank you Wendy, Keep safe xx
A great representation of the Easter story. Thank you x
Thank you watergazer x
Thank you Ern it's a great painting and something draws my eye to the crosses. Reading other members replies make me envious of those with a belief. I feel we are here then we're not. But know if I did have a faith it would of helped me through a loss that happened to me 6 years ago that I still grieve over every day. Don't mean to bring the mood down but just to say it's brilliant that so many people still have a strong faith in this cynical world we live in ❤️🙂xxxx
I always enjoy your paintings, they often trigger an emotion and this one does too. For me it portrays the desolation that Christ must have felt when he believed his father had forsaken him.
A very touching painting. I think whatever faith we are, or none, we all need to take time out to meditate on how to lead better lives. xxx
Thank you Karenanne61 Did try and keep the painting desolate with colours That blotted out the sun, so even shadows would not show.
That's beautiful Ern. The colours are perfect. Lots of love and hugs. Jan xxxx
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!! HE is risen!!
that is lovely and so sad at the same time, i must admit i am a jesus fan and i dont mind who knows it either, to me its like a comforting cushion and what the poor man went thru was horrendous, bless you 007 and you Jesus.
Thank you bluepettals7.
At first glance the landscape may look desolate or "eerie" as you say, however, the glow from within the tomb is awe-inspiring, and full of promise.
Thanks for good appropriate picture, Hope you have Happy Easter. Sorry I’m late messaging, when live alone and have to nebulise etc and do all chores etc time just melts away. And I’ve now been diagnosed with pseudomonas, curse, will have to have I.v antibiotics at home as soon as all the arrangements are in place. Best wishes, Jean x
Thank you Jean and I hope you at least have a peace filled Easter x
Thank you. Very Easter . I found much harder to find good cards this year. So this is just the thing. Have a good Easter too. xx
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