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2012. Oil paint on canvas. 36" x 48". Fifth painting in the water series. Sarah was the model. This one might be my favorite. I let more exaggerated color come out and left the composition simple.(c) Copyrights to all images belong to me. Please ask permission before reposting on other sites.
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Wow. Just. Wow. This is so gorgeous on so many levels-- I have no idea how to explain this. Lighting, colors, perspective... the works. Congrats on the DD, by the way. Something this beautiful truly deserves one.
I don't even know where to start. This is so close to perfect! The reflection of the water is so awesome and seeing the lighting made when someone goes underwater is so cool! It's just-- wow, so wow.
The one thing that throws me off is the face anatomy around the right side of the face. At first glance, the face is perfect, but after seeing it a few more times, it looks a bit off-- as if it's slowly pulling away from the rest of the face. Also, the left ear. Did you intentionally leave it off or is it that bright pink that's barely starting to submerge into the water along with the hair? It seems too far back and up. I mean, the picture would still look gorgeous if the ear was left out...
Overall, this is just a wonderful piece to continuously go back to over and over again! I must favor this.
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Now that you mention it, the ear does look a little funny. But that's how it was in the photo. Thanks for the critique!!
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Oh, you used a photo as reference? That's cool. Well, you can't go wrong with photos. lol '^' And you're welcome!
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Elegantly elaborated,
a piece of pure consideration.
really honest aura, i can only dream of visiting this 'peace' face to face.
I'm not sure how you think the overall turned out, but the way i see it, is perfect.
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thankyou for this post!
the distortion in the reflection above the face could maybe take more process of development, however what you have achieved still elegantly ties the piece together.
Reading art is a wonderful thing i hope that my words can inspire shared feelings, as this work has inspired a unique understanding of breathing colour. (by breathing colour i simply mean painting it down so honestly)
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this piece struck me as lightening - at first glance it looked to me like a photoshoped picture. i love the way you let the colours flow into each other giving a real feeling for water. i especially like the way you let the light brake through the water and dance on her skin.
i also thought the background was a bit insipid. but when i remember what i see when i go snorkling - with out focusing on anything - that's exactly what the background under water looks like. and you gave it so much deapth by getting darker towards the end/corner.
my almost favourit part in all of this is the hair! it actually looks like floating hair in the water - amazing!
one small detail i find is slightely irritating. tha's the other missing shoulder. i get the idea of letting her outlines melt with the water, but maybe a hint of a shoulder would help the eye.
even though i quite like the surreal effect that results of this.
5 stars from me too in all categories. love it!
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When I laid eyes on this piece, my immediate reaction was literally, "Wow, this is amazing!" I love that way that this is done, I love your vision and concept, and the technique used to carry it out. It carries with it a feel of surrealism, whist still displaying fantastically realistic beauty. Everything looks proportional, and the water above her head looks so real. The way that the light dances on her skin, and the colors that are displayed on her skin give her that tranquil feel. However, I do feel that something more could be going on behind her in the water, but that is a tough call due to the fact that it may take away from the tranquility of the piece. It's not a requirement, and the piece is breathtaking without it still, but it is something to think about. Thank you for posting this, it is definitely a five star piece! Brilliant job!
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Thanks for the critique! For a long time I intended to add something else in the water, like branches or the roots of a mangrove tree, which grows partially underwater. My last two paintings had plants in them, as well as colored drapery. But after all that planning I just threw out the idea and left it alone. In this one, the focus is only on her and her reflection, and the colors come from her skin. The composition seems more balanced with negative and positive space, rather than just stuff everywhere you look.
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Thats what i was thinking. Either way, it's brilliant!
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WaouhΒ the picture under water is successful ... sublime
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The colors and real ness with the contrasting tones I'm loving it
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love it...the use of color and light is masterful...is Sarah swimming in the water...or is the water swimming in her?
well done!
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THIS,is amazing! and beautiful! respect!
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You are incredible.Β Please make your art (especially this one) available in prints and take my money already.
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Thank you!! My prints are available on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/ECraigArt
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Oh my, I saw the miniature and thought this was a photograph. Gorgeous work!
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This is awesome wow... i wanna get back into painting not just digital all the time
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YOU DID THIS WITH OIL PAINT?? XD This is amazing!!~
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When I look at these pictures it feels like I'm underwater. The detail in the reflecting light is amazing.
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wonderfull, inspiring and deeply touching piece of work, love it
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No no. Painted meticulously on canvas.Β Β From a reference photo I took.
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great, I share it in my new pageΒ www.facebook.com/ArteDesignBloβ¦
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All of your work is amazing. Β Love your use of color!
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Really an amazing color mix!!! A true masterpiece!!
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Beautiful work! Congratulations on the DD! Β
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This is just amazing...Hats off to you...
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This is just magnificent. Beautiful. I love this!
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Β‘Muuy bueno! Los colores, la composiciΓ³n.... Felicitaciones : D
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