Quiet Moment Under The Lych Gate, 12 x 16, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2017
Christ Church, Frederica is a beautiful, historic church on the north end of St. Simons Island, GA. It is surrounded by gardens, a cemetery (where some our family are buried), and huge live oak trees that were standing when it was first established by the English colonists in 1736. The term "Lych Gate" refers to a covered gateway to an English-style churchyard. This one does just that, and its path leads through a dappled yard to the gothic-style episcopal church. A few years ago I painted the church entrance and steeple - see below. Together, these two paintings may give you a bit of the very quiet and dappled feeling of this hallowed place.
Sunlit Steeple, 16 x 8, oil on panel, L. Daniel © 2015
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These are both so beautiful Laurel and they do exactly what you wanted. The Lynch Gate looks like the perfect place to rest and contemplate. Love the light on both paintings.
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