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A Very Ancient Song by Al Young

“A Very Ancient Song”


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Hano Andarion Maria (A Very Ancient Song)

By Al R. Young This handmade, original oil painting was created by the artist in the studios at Ben Haven.
It is part of The Isles of Rune Project, an ongoing creative endeavor of the Artists of Al Young Studios.  
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Behind the SceneFind out about the creation of this handmade artwork

Behind the title of the painting
This painting was created as part of the Isles of Rune Project... Read more »

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My problem and I were not alone

By Al R. Young This handmade, original oil painting was created by the artist in the studios at Ben Haven.
It is part of The Isles of Rune Project, an ongoing creative endeavor of the Artists of Al Young Studios.  
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milestones
Composition finalized — 2017 February
Brushwork begins — 2017 February
Painting completed — 2017 September

Based on regular entries in the project journal for this painting, creation of the artwork involved approximately 22 sessions (from composition and panel preparation to completion of brushwork)... Read more »

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Al R. Young completes new oil painting - "A Very Ancient Song"

By Al R. Young A Very Ancient Song is the newest oil painting to be added to the line of original artworks from Al Young Studios.

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