Guardian Angel With Sleeping Boy
by Randy Wollenmann
Title
Guardian Angel With Sleeping Boy
Artist
Randy Wollenmann
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Artwork
Description
Stained glass has always been a powerful inspiration for me. The ancient method of telling a story through bits of carefully placed glass is simply stunning. Although my images are not actual stained glass they are fashioned with a close likeness.
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The image of a guardian angel protector of children dates back well into the Victorian Era and as with many angels of the period was shown as a woman. It has been a source of peace, comfort, and tranquility for many generations. For this project I wanted to create a scene of safety and protection during the scariest time of the day for a child, bedtime. I created two variations of this concept, one with a girl and the other a boy, both nestled with a fluffy toy puppy for that feeling of security. Cooing doves or softly singing nightingales add a sense of gentle sound to the scene along with the illusion of a soft breeze by the swirling leaf pattern in the background, the billowy garment of the angel, and the detail curls in the silky blanket and clouds. With the guardian angel adorned with a bright halo of three rising doves, wings to protect, a gentle hand raised as a symbol of guardianship and shrouded in soft greens one cannot help but feel comfort and at peace. A richly colored decorative border of blues, aqua, and purple detailed with many stars and intricate strands of glassy beads add a final unifying note to this charming nighttime illustration.
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You can also find this image on several unique products offered by the folks at Monastery Icons at www.monasteryicons.com Just do a search for guardian angel. They have a beautiful nightlight, collectible glass hanging, ceramic tile and a few other items to check out. Perfect gifts for your child or grandchild.
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I hope you are moved and inspired by this piece and will take time to view some of my other designs here or visit my illustration and licensing website at www.randywollenmann.com
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Commissions and special projects are always welcome.
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September 14th, 2014
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