Nobody Told Me There'd Be Days Like These
by Paul Lovering
Title
Nobody Told Me There'd Be Days Like These
Artist
Paul Lovering
Medium
Painting - Watercolour
Description
The much missed John Lennon , tribute to an Amazing talent that was taken from us on the 8th December 1980
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December 3rd, 2015
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Karen Adams
This is deeply touching and profound. Remember that day so clearly . . . what a sad, sad loss for the world. Beautiful work, Paul . . . . .vf
Paul Lovering replied:
Special thank you dear Karen , Yes it was a brutal day , and yes so so sad .. my best wishes Paul
Scott Mitchell
Paul, this is so beautiful. John Lennon would have been flattered and VERY proud. Well done, My friend! ---Scott Mitchell
Paul Lovering replied:
Hi Scott .. Thais is a lovely kind comment my friend , I so appreciate ... Wishing you a Merry Christmas ...regards Paul
Hany Jadaa Prince John Photography
Fantastic portrait of one of my musical heroes. Very beautifully done. I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that moment. What a shock that was! Glad to know that people like yourself still remember and honour Lennon's life and music and message. Thank you for sharing.
Paul Lovering replied:
My special thank you Hany PJP for compelling and kind words on this tribute John Lennon , my best wishes from Edinburgh
Marie Gale
Hey! Christel....Paul is absolutely right...so happy to have you part of this lovely conversation! it's like old times! The world is indeed a sad place right now...but when I meet people like you guys...it gives me hope...hope that we will win...and one day...."the world will live as one"... Christel...do I hear there is a new work in the making?...can't wait to see! Creativity is on hold for me right now...my mom, who fell last week, requires more and more of my time...but each time I visit your pages an view your fabulous creations...I'm always reminded of how lucky I am to have crossed path with you both...Group hug my dear friends...happy weekend! xox
Christel Roelandt
Hello, Paul and Marie! Aawww I feel almost like a voyeur :) , intruding in your beautiful conversation, but at the same time so happy to find you both here under this amazing tribute to John! I was going through pictures of my personal heroes, varying from MLK, Nelson Mandela, Ghandi and John Lennon yesterday and I must say...I almost felt relieved they were not obliged to witness the state of the world today...this spiral of hatred and rejection of all that`s beautiful that has been set in motion keeps me awake at night. Then again, I wonder also; maybe the world would have been better if they were still here? I don`t see anybody shining bright the way they did nowadays in these dark ages?? Thanks, Paul, for the courage to keep on reminding us and for your amazing skill to capture their great soul and spirit time and time again. Spreading these arms of mine to include you both, my sweet friends, big hug from over the Mediterranean, xox Love & Peace, always, Christel.
Paul Lovering replied:
Haha .. Voyeur ... There is one thing Marie and myself really do not mind ...It is fabulous you join in dear Christel ... yes we need that bright star , it seems the world is devoid of inspirational sensible leaders that we tagged onto in our formative years , Any wee peeks at your new portrait yet ???? a Macy preview. naaaaaaaaa I'm just kidding , I'm like a child awaiting santa , you made that mistake in sharing your next project , but mum"s the word . well it is wine o clock here .. A big cheers and hug my friend .... and also a Special thank you for such a gorgeous message xox Paul
Marie Gale
When I joined Redbubble....5years ago...I totally fell for your art...it was the 30th anniversary of John assassination...and one early morning of December 8th 2010...I woke up to one of your tributes of the great man...and that opened my eyes to a part of my artistic past I had totally forgotten...creativity was back!...and a whole new chapter started for me...and every early December brings back the memory of that dreadful day....where John was killed...and I instantly turn to you and your art for comfort through your fabulous artistry!...I know I will find here another fellow artist who understands exactly what that memorable day is all about...Wow!...There is something in those eyes that is loving and scary at once...He wanted the world to be such a loving place...a "brotherhood of man"...a dream that is not about to come true...at least now a day...unfortunately!...it is art like this that keeps the dream alive Paul...thank you...for being the dreamer that you are...and for sharing that dream with us each anniversary...will think of this amazing image on Tuesday...December 8th...that always brings us back to those terrible events that occurred 35 years ago.......art is powerful...and yours will always bring people together. Hugs xox
Paul Lovering replied:
OMG.... Hi Dear Marie I remember your coming into my life " was it five years ago " Bless !.. And our immediate connection especially music and art , and although many of us bare many annual fateful days of remembering loss love ones during the year , John's demise still captivates us just like his dreams and wonderful songs , one wonders what he would achieved and thought of this world we live in now , but we have his music , how fortunate were we to share centre stage with Great Talented artist's of the 21st century , I love nothing more than too bring back our heroes through painting , it is all I can do , I 'd love to write a song or play the guitar or sing , but alas that's what makes us all Dreamers ... I always so appreciate your lovely kind positive words that make this lad be soooooooooooooo inspired to go paint more .... A big big hug across the pond my friend special thanks Paulxox
Sydne Archambault
Your portrait of John is wonderful, I don't know how you do it Paul, EXCELLENT work!
Paul Lovering replied:
Hi Sydne really lovely to hear from you , hope you are well ... So delighted you like this John portrait ... My best wishes with thanks from Edinburgh .. Paul
Esther Newman-Cohen
Paul, your portrait is so sad and so touching. Extremely well done!
Paul Lovering replied:
Hi dear Esther .. Hope your well !... Your lovely comment is so appreciated , kind regards Paul
Dagmar Helbig
Eventually you will experience it for the first time - the pain is always more or less present when we think of John Lennon, we will always miss. You are a great reminder with your fantastic Portraits!!
Paul Lovering replied:
Aaaaaaaawwwwwwwww bless dear Dagmar , yes who knows what John would have achieved , I thank you for your always captivating words my friend .. Regards Paul