Description
“Prove yourself brave, truthful, and unselfish and someday you will be a real boy.” That is the promise of the Blue Fairy to the puppet Pinocchio. This is a story of our human condition and striving to become but even more so about redemption. The message is that there is always a way back for someone with a good conscious and a strong heart if they hold on to unconditional love.
I first saw it when I was seven years old. There was something special to me about the movie even after only one viewing. I identified with the puppet turned little boy but was too young to know why. I just knew I loved him. My parents bought me a Pinocchio bank doll and it was my prize possession through my childhood. I kept it through high school. Starting this project, 44 years later, I sat down and watched it again. It had an unbelievable impact on me. I cried openly. I knew right away what I wanted to capture in my painting.
We all start out innocent. We want to please, do some good, be recognized, and be happy. We set off on our journey trying to figure it all out. Then we make mistakes and get roughed up by life’s harsh realities. This seems to slowly chip away at our youthful optimism. We feel unloved, without worth, and irredeemable. Then we find that source of unconditional love which pulls us back from the edge, for which we would sacrifice all. That love is the ultimate reality. Often times, we need a great awakening to bring us back to the way we saw the world when we were young.
That is the moment of pure joy I wanted to capture in this painting. Pinocchio has returned home to his father. They dance in celebration that he has become a real boy – their dream come true. Jiminy Cricket has also reached his goal of becoming an Official 18 Ct. Gold Conscious, bestowed the by Blue Fairy’s starlight. Figaro, Cleo and the clocks are even caught up in the joyful event. This is considered by many to be Walt Disney’s best animated classic. Its magical mantra echoes, “When you wish upon a star your dreams come true.”
Key Points
- Donning his classic top hat and tailcoat with parasol in hand, Jiminy Cricket observes Pinocchio and Geppetto in a joyous scene.
- Figaro, Geppetto’s pet tuxedo cat, leaps into Cleo’s fishtank to give her a celebratory kiss as Pinocchio becomes a real boy.
- The Wishing Star shines brightly into Geppetto’s workshop, protecting and illuminating the village.
- Geppetto’s Workshop is filled with an array of his creations, including figurines, toys, clocks, and other knick-knacks.
- Can you find Eric Dowdle’s hidden rooster?
Limited Edition Information
This Master Artisan Limited Edition Canvas combines old-world craftsmanship with the finest materials and latest production technologies to produce an extraordinary canvas artwork. Our reproduction process captures not only the color and mood of the enchanting original painting, but the actual brushwork as well. Every piece is hand-retouched by skilled artisans, giving the painting a look almost identical to the artist's on-easel original. Vibrant colors, rich textures and color tones accurate to the original brushstrokes are the hallmarks of your finished piece.
Media
Stretched Canvas Premium cotton canvas, hand stretched over kiln-dried wooden stretcher bars.
Edition
Standard Numbered (S/N) The Standard Numbered Canvas is individually hand-highlighted and numbered with the designation of S/N in the numbering process. Eric Dowdle limited edition canvases are adorned by his official gold seal.
Edition Sizes
16" x 20"
S/N 95, A/P 10
24" x 30"
S/N 95, A/P 10
Framing
Select from your choice of heirloom quality, American made hardwood frames. Your piece will be professionally mounted finished with a coated wire hanger and a brass nameplate affixed.
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