Monday, May 25, 2009

STEADFAST

4x4" Acrylic on Canvas
Dutch Harbor blizzards are common. This faithful eagle sat firmly planted on top of fishing nets directly outside my window while the snowstorm raged. In the background is F/V GUN MAR with her painted red and white exterior along with a blue mooring line attaching her to the dock. This pier once belong to the US NAVY and was attacked June 3 & 4 1942, by The Imperial Japanese Navy. It is known as The Battle of Dutch Harbor. 88 Souls from both sides were lost in that period. I have a spot in my heart for the Flag and all the brave who defend her.
Posted by Alice Thompson at 12:29 PM
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5 comments:

artbyakiko said...

What a wonderful work for Memorial Day! I love this sacred flag guarded by the regal bald eagle. Great symbolism and manifestation!

May 25, 2009 2:48 PM
Alice Thompson said...

Akiko, you are awesome! I thought the snowflake flurries would make make nice stars, so I put 50 of them in honor of the US Flag.

May 25, 2009 6:23 PM
Anonymous said...

Great Art...Good Job!!!!i luv it

tala

May 26, 2009 9:41 PM
Alice Thompson said...

Tala, thank you! Your comments are encouraging.

May 27, 2009 1:16 PM
dominique eichi said...

Your honor shows , thank you

June 3, 2009 2:18 PM

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