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My September 11 Tribute Painting // “Butterfly Prayer”

September 11th, 2009

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“Butterfly Prayer” / 72″ x 62″ / Latex On Canvas / Created September 11th, 2009

When I woke up today, I had no idea I was going to create this. It’s been 8 years and this is the first September 11th tribute I have ever done. As I watched CNN and most major news networks covering the memorials and honoring the many lives lost, I had a moment of inspiration came over me. The inspiration turned into a prayer, and the prayer turned into a painting.

I prayed that God would have had mercy on the innocent, and that when their time came, they just flew up to him where they belonged.

As much as I would want you to take in the actual painting, I’m more interested in you taking in the meaning. You can see more close ups of the painting below.

Tags: 9/11, David Garibaldi, FDNY, Memorial, September 11, Tribute
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MJ Tribute By Artist Cesar Moreno

July 11th, 2009

MJ Tribute by artist Cesar Moreno

TodayInArt.com featured one of my “Pop Trilogy” paintings on their website this week and also featured this one by artist Cesar Moreno. I just wanted to share with you another unique perspective and artistic expression of how much Michael Jackson meant to pop culture.

Check Out Cesars Website: Click Here

Many would would say, “Why pay tribute now?”, but I would say, “Why not?”. It is just a relevant subject right now. I think it is important to pay a respectful tribute to someone so that positive imagery left behind shows the best of of who they were.

What are your thoughts? What do you think about artist’s paying tribute to the King Of Pop after his untimely passing?

Tags: Cesar Moreno, King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Thriller, Tribute
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