Comment from T.davisartsandcrafts
This truly is a unique piece of art. I love the way you made this look dreary with the storm clouds in the distance. I like the form of Christ on his knees trying to gain his strength, all covered in blood and wounds. This is an amazing piece of art. Thanks so much for sharing and especially at Easter time.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2016

Thank you David for reviewing this piece.This is part of a seris that I have been working on for the last couple of years. This one finished the series. I did a video and did have it posted on my profile page but got a complaint so I removed it. If you care to take a look it is on U_Tube The video is titled Amazing love. I don't remember ever seeing any easter bunnies in any of the Easter stories in the bible so I wanted to allow all of us to reflect on what this holiday is about and what Christ did for us.
thanks again for the rivew
lynnkah'
here is the link to the video

https://youtu.be/-vGArOGN9ss

reply by T.davisartsandcrafts on 27-Mar-2016

Thanks I'll check it out

Comment from Cephus
Nice story telling, good composition, nice tonal range and background mood to highten the story. Nicely crafted. Clothes appear to be a bit strange

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016

When Christ was crucified he had on a loin cloth, however while he was carrying the cross he had on his robe which the soldiers gambled for according to scripture. I wanted to show more of the abuse he took for us so I decided to just go with the loin cloth, and I attempted to make it appear muddy, maybe that's why it loos so strange, couldn't quite get the appearance I was going for. I appreciate the 4 1/2 star rating even with this flaw > I can't thank you enough
Lynnkah.. diane

Comment from dalebraatz
Wow what a powerful creation, Love the story telling and the details and colors that you have used here, A pleasure to view, Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016

Thank you Dale and I hope this holiday season brings you joy..and Maybe a chocolate Easter bunny or two LOL
lynnkah

reply by dalebraatz on 23-Mar-2016

your very welcome, you happy Easter also.

Comment from CBL Photography
I'm a Christian so this speaks volumes but just judging the art it's still a wonderful piece. Amazing depth and detail in the clouds. Very real representation of what the cross may have looked like and great human emotion and suffering poured out.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016

Thank you deeply for your wonderful review. I did a series from Christ in prayer at the garden, then on the cross, then one title
He Lives' where he comes out of the tomb. All of them have been posted over the years on here so I added this one to the series this year. I donated each painting to my son's Church to put I their prayer room for Easter. We all think of Easter egg hunts, new Sunday Easter clothes, and that Easter basket for the kids, I wanted to show the real reason for Good Friday to Easter Sunday. I'm glad you let me know that I did come across with what I was hoping for, the suffering he took for us.
Thank you again
Lynnkah..Diane

reply by CBL Photography on 23-Mar-2016

You're welcome and I'll have to check out the others.

reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016

thank you , I am going to past them all is a college. I was going to wait until Friday and post it for the holiday but I might as well post it today. thank you again
diane

Comment from GaliaG
Very impressive and expressive paint

excellent creativity, technique and initial impact

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016

Thank you Galia , most of this is done with a 3d program but the added effects of the blood and torn skin were from twisted Brush,. Thank you again for the review
Diane

Comment from Joyous39
Startling portrayal. The crown of thorns, the stripes are indeed poignant and remind one of the agony that Jesus suffered. An interesting approach, you incorporated the symbolic Crucifiction with a modern approach, gives one pause to appreciate your interpretation.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2016

Thank you joyous one, Your interpretation of this painting was exactly what I wanted to portray. I wanted the focus to be on his suffering, the townspeople around him. After all , He went through all of this for all of us, from that time, to today and in the future for all, too bad too may people don't understand that.
Thank you again lynnkah

reply by Joyous39 on 23-Mar-2016

I have again reflected upon your wonderful interpretation of the terrible suffering of Jesus Christ. It is a photo that I will always remember. Thank you .

Comment from Angelheart The First
Here is the six star rating that this one truly deserves.
You made this so real that I can almost "feel" His pain, as one should. I have to say that this is one of your BEST
paintings~
Angelheart

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2016

thank you my BFF it's not the painting I had in my mind, but I hope I got across his suffereing
thank you sensei LOL

reply by Angelheart The First on 21-Mar-2016

You're very welcome!!

Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Majestic! Skies are just lovely representing the storm coming with its dark blues, alizarin crimson colors. Cross beautiful with colors and body extremely well detailed with the thorns on top of bloody hair. The ground has magnificent colors. Shadows are in perfect places and very well centered. This is an eye viewer to remember HOLY WEEK!
Thanks for showing, Congratulations and good luck.
Lolly

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016

thank you so much for the review .
Lynnkah

reply by Lolly Cardinal on 20-Mar-2016

Thanks for showing. Congratulations and Good luck.
Lolly

Comment from Barb Hornegisaspca
finally someone who has the courage to paint it as I think it needs to be remembered.
You did an excellent job of this piece and everyone should see it and remember

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 Comment Written 20-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016

Thank you Barb. Last year I painted Christ on the cross for Easter and the the one He Lives, as Christ comes out of the tomb. I wanted to continue with that theme for Easter instead of the easter bunny or eggs, we know that's not what this season is about. This may be hard for some to look at with his suffering, but he did it all for us. thanks again Barb. I don't expect to get many reviews on this one, seems anything spiritual a lot of people find offensive, isn't that such a shame.
Diane

Comment from bunkie
Very moving excruciating and spiritually feel for suffrage your image emits. Color, detail in wounds and most of all human form dying in symbolism of the cross carried. Thank You for sharing and very well done.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Mar-2016

Thank you Bunkie. I had a different idea that I wanted to go with but no matter how I tried it , it just didn't work so I'm glad this one did. I have a series of Christ crucifixion that I was going to put into a college and post it together . I have the other paintings already posted from last year, just wanted to add them all together .
Thanks again
Diane..Lynnkah

reply by bunkie on 20-Mar-2016

You are very welcome!