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The Light of Decay by Rod Davis

The Light of Decay

35cm x 24cm. Acrylic.
This is a small, but long promised, present to a friend who has had an incredibly tough time in recent years. It is just to reassure her that death nurtures life and inside of the darkness there is always light to be found.
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love this 5 *
over 1 year ago
Thank you for being the first to comment...."love" is what I love.
over 1 year
Very beautiful, Rod!
over 1 year
Thank you for commenting Katerina...I like "beautiful".
over 1 year
very nice blu and black
over 1 year
Ta Mr Lambert...appreciated.
over 1 year
Very good! I like the sense of space.
over 1 year
Always a pleasure to receive a plaudit from you...I don't always get the time to sit here and look through the myriad of artists...but your paintings always inspire me. Thanks for commenting.
over 1 year
simply fantastic!
over 1 year
As are yours...thanks.
over 1 year
great,realy great 5*****
over 1 year
Thank you so much.
over 1 year
Great abstract..great title..well done.xx
over 1 year
Thank you very much Alison. I was hoping the title captured the intent.
over 1 year
I hope your friend liked the gift. Your painting is wonderfully expressive. It shows that even in the dark, if you find the light, you will see the other beautiful colours that are there also. XXX
over 1 year
She hasn't seen it yet....in the post to the UK. Thanks for your comments Paula....I try to find the happiness in colour.
over 1 year
Sooooo wonderful I love what you have done with colour, Holly
over 1 year
Thanks Holly....you've inherited from your Father.
over 1 year
Very cool!
over 1 year
I hope she likes it \o/. Thanks for commenting.
over 1 year
I'm sure she will love it
over 1 year
Fascinating work with beautiful colors; I love this.
over 1 year
Thank you for looking Rene.
over 1 year
WOW.. these colors with the dark background are awesome! I really am loving this piece 5* :)
over 1 year
Thanks Chrisann....always a pleasure to receive comment.
over 1 year
i like it!G*
over 1 year
:-)
over 1 year
oh wow i just love it the colours the mixture everything
over 1 year
Thanks for taking the time to comment...appreciated.
over 1 year
A dying planet, a lovely tribute, I see a face peering out, a very beautiful abstract Rod. 5*****
over 1 year
Thank you once again Pricilla.
over 1 year
There is so much light and hope in the beautiful movement of your blues Rod.. I am sure your friend will love it Really..5***** work... : )
over 1 year
Thank you so much Dawn...such a pleasure to receive feedback.
over 1 year
Love the colors, the composition and the message Rod, I am sure your friend will be uplifted by this wonderful art.5* regards.Hazel
over 1 year
Thanks Hazel
over 1 year
Beautiful sentiments and beautiful painting.
over 1 year
Oh thank you very much Anna...thanks for commenting.
over 1 year
you've managed to capture a effective 3-D effect in your painting...wonderful simplicity...from a very sured hand! 5*****
over 1 year
Thanks Chuck.
over 1 year
Beautifully done! 5*
over 1 year
Thank you Jason.
over 1 year
Excellent and powrful abstract Rod....Almost out of space!!..Wonderful composition...Like the colouruse!....
over 1 year
Thanks for picking up on it Robert and commenting.
over 1 year
Hi Rod...This is obviously wonderful as usual!! I especially love the contrast of colours and the idea and thought behind it..it's true!!

also...thanks for your comment and encouragement on my work.
over 1 year
Thanks Bernard
over 1 year
This is beautiful, it's like a cosmic fingerprint both visually and that it hints at more to see!
over 1 year
Maybe I'll try to expand on this when I next get the time to paint..." a hint at more to see"...nice title as well...thanks
over 1 year
Dear Rod, thanks for your comments on my work. Although you say that you are not really a religous person, through what you have done with this painting and the statement that goes with it, I am sure that you do believe in a Superior Force. By creating above painting and saying that after darkness there is always a light to be found....the Holy spirit inside you, made you create this and without you even knowing brought healing to your friend. Thanks for being who you are. Love it
over 1 year
Thanks for commenting Riana. May your God go with you.
over 1 year
A very beautiful and reassuring gift, a marvelous painting.
over 1 year
Thanks Robin.....always good to receive your comments. Rod
over 1 year
Rod, this is a fabulously metaphysical abstract, and I appreciate your story behind it.

Thanks for looking through my work, and your intriguing comment on "Birch Forest." My art journey is just beginning, and I can see by your talent that you've finally "made it."
over 1 year
Thanks Rene...not sure that I've really made it yet...probably never will....an amatuer in the dark....I'm searching though. Thanks.
over 1 year
Hi Rod, when I looked at the thumbnail, I thought...oh no, not this ball thing again....:) sorry, that I say so, but I have seen that too often....but when I saw the bigger photo, then I quite liked what I saw! The 4 "round yellow forms are creating depth around the "colour fall" and this technique of letting run the colour down the canvas is opening up the most creative and therapeutic possibilities. You did that very well with good result... Maybe you have tried other variations of this subject? ....maybe you find better solutions for showing light......normally light isn't that limited...it should radiate...
over 1 year
Ha ha..."not the ball thing again"...made me laugh out loud!! No need to apologise...everyone is entitled to express an opinion. Thanks.
over 1 year
beautiful painting great vision and unique concept.i love the perspective 5*****
over 1 year
Thanks Paul.
over 1 year
I see movement, and freedom, beauty. AND my daughter (whos 7) sees fireworks.. :D. so you get 5*'s from us both, (and she gets to go to bed)
over 1 year
Wonderful that its seen in your eyes like this...it was a small gift to someone with some of these intentions in mind. I hope a trunkful of paints and accessories find you soon so you can go to town on your art. Have a good day...glad your daughter enjoyed the fireworks :-)
over 1 year
Very beautiful work! Extremely nice of you to comfort the friend like this!
over 1 year
Thats what real friends are for......thanks
over 1 year
Hi ,Rod! Very beautiful,great idea and very well done! Love it very-very much!
Best regrds, Iby
over 1 year
Thanks so much Ibby/
over 1 year
A Grand Composition, and Beautifully Done.
An idea very well expressed...

Kindest Regards,
Rick
over 1 year
Thanks Rick...thanks for commenting.
over 1 year
What a beautiful gift to someone and of course the reminder that there is always light, even if sometimes we dont think so, it is there for us to seek out in dark times. thank you for your comment on mine too, glad you know how I feel always makes it easier!! xxx
over 1 year
:-)
over 1 year
Love it! It reminds me of an cosmic orgasm giving life to a new idea, person or star.
over 1 year
Thanks Almira...interesting comment....like the idea ;=)
over 1 year
another fantastic painting Rod. whats the weather like in spain. better than here no doubt. mac08
over 1 year
Thanks Mac. Today, in this little un-touristy Andalucian Peublo it'll push up close to the 40's....you learn to survive and love it.:-). You're face is familiar for some reason....do you Paraglide?? I regularly fly the thermals around these mountains and that's the only connection I can figure out.....or maybe, as you're ex military, perhaps Netheravon where I once regularly skydived with the Freds and Marines.....or perhaps you just have that kind of face. Anyway, good luck with your painting.
over 1 year
wonderful work, beautiful colours, great concept
over 1 year
Thanks so much Carma...we all try to do our best...great fun isn't it.
over 1 year
what a fantastic present, and a strong message, I'm sure she will receive great healing from this :)
over 1 year
Thanks Debbie
over 1 year
fun to look at
over 1 year
Fun doing it as well.
over 1 year
Great painting, Rod. I love the different shades of blue, and there seems to be great sparks of blue and white, energy..the circles of light ...feel like ..hope... 5***** Sincerely, Doris
over 1 year
Thank you Doris...lovely comments
over 1 year
It's a majestic outerspace lifestream! I love too.
over 1 year
...thanks very much for looking and commenting...enjoy the music :-)
over 1 year
Wo.....interesting painting. Well done!
over 1 year
Thanks so much.
over 1 year
This isn't my kind of art, but I love the colors and I just keep looking at it.
Michael
over 1 year
We all have preferences but there's pleasure to be found in all. Thanks for the comment.
over 1 year
Wondeful...:)
over 1 year
:-)
over 1 year
Wonderous and the sentiment is so very lovely.
over 1 year
Cheers Jules....thank you
over 1 year
A very relaxing picture love spacy pictures
over 1 year
PLeasure to give pleasure.
over 1 year
what a beautiful gift, a beautiful painting. Th colours arewonderful I just have to keep looking at it
over 1 year
Thanks for looking in Denise...appreciated
over 1 year
Yes, that's right, the light is always there:) Very nice work Rod.
over 1 year
Like Chris said, I'll keep trying to work more in. Thanks for the comment.
over 1 year
What a nice present, nicely done!
over 1 year
Thanks Tammy for looking
over 1 year
An interesting approach!! The colors are marvelous.......great!
over 1 year
Thanks Paula
over 1 year
Great job. A wonderful abstract and so rich with texture and colour
over 1 year
Thank you for the comments Jessica...:-)
over 1 year
Your painting has so much energy in it! lovely.
over 1 year
Thanks for taking the time to comment Elizabeth
over 1 year
exceptional painting - lovely thought. very, very beautiful.
over 1 year
oh.... muchas gracias Carol
over 1 year
excellent piece, i realy like the moons.
over 1 year
Thanks Michelle....try the baubles if you like the moons :-)
over 1 year
I love the perspective and depth in this piece, are you under the water, or watching a meteorite of pure irridium breaking up and burning through the upper atmosphere!
over 1 year
Could be...colour play
over 1 year
five stars again Love the wash effect.
It looks like the peices are going at supersonic speed.
another great painting. great job again
over 1 year
Thanks my friend
over 1 year
I get the feeling of being in outer space and in the water at the same time really nice
over 1 year
Thanks Karen for looking around...glad you liked it
over 1 year
What a beautiful gift to give someone....

Bella
over 1 year
She liked it I think...was a pleasure to give
over 1 year
Wow, what a beautiful, awesome gift, with a loving message to a friend.
I see death is life in a new state of being. That all creation is connected. I love how you did this work. It reminds me of my concept in thought as I do some of my own abstracts. Love your work, Rod. Very stimulating.
over 1 year
Thanks Janet...glad you looked in
over 1 year
There should be 6 stars on this one!

The story behind it is almost as Charming as the work!

It would take me a long time to comment on all of your paintings..as I would like to do!

5 *****
Debs
xo
12 months
Oh, thank you so uch for that...appreciated
10 months
This is so cool, and such a heartfelt message, as one who has lost a loved one, it's awe inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
11 months
Thanks Valerie
10 months
This is beautiful and I think it would be just as beautiful with out the worlds in it but it looks good both ways.
11 months
Thank you very much
10 months
another eye popper for me , i love the yellow balls, my latest paintings have floating spheres PEACE WF
10 months
Thanks Ron
10 months
Lovely,5*****
10 months
Thank you Ana
9 months
love the thought in mind and is insireing me with my abstract art
10 months
Thank you for taking the time to look
9 months
Unusual, interesting and eerie...well done.
9 months
I like "eerie"
9 months
Hi, I'm the administrator for the group Power of Light
, and I'd love you to add this picture to the group.

excellent work 5* (accepted)
8 months
Thanks Daniel....I will do.
8 months
I love your abtracts Rod. Thank you so much for your kind comment.
7 months
Thanks Wendy
7 months
absolutely amazing the depth portrayed 5*
7 months
Thanks you Claudia
7 months
I get a hubble telescope image feeling when I look at this. there seems to be infinite depth here.
7 months
Thanks for looking Gary.
6 months
Rod, I love the cobalt blue and the whole idea of the light coming up through the center and disolving the darkness. I have certainly come to count on that organic process of life. Blessings, Leah
6 months
Thanks you Leah...appreciated.
6 months
This is stunning! Looks much better, as the bigger picture, than the thumbnail. What a beautiful geture to your friend. Love the softness, like falling mist in space. It's just beautiful, I love it! Warm smiles to you Rod;)
2 months
Thank you once again Donna :-)
1 month
Hi, I'm the administrator for the group i spy sci fi
, and I'd love you to add this picture to the group. (accepted)
2 months
Lovely picture with a reasuring message.Love it.
2 months
Thanks so much....:-)
1 month
Love this Painting
1 month
You have had a good look around haven't you. Thanks.
1 month
Really like this one, Rod...colors and details are magnificent...love your creativity...wonderful message of hope, too...very nicely done!!!! -George
1 month
Thanks George. Appreciated.
1 month
This is stunning, love the background and the images!!
1 month
Thanks Csilla
29 days
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Rod DavisI made it after all those years! A peaceful life now in Andalucia, painting whenever I want to dive into a different world or reflect this one. Contact at(www.roddavispainting.co.uk).

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