Comment from Papa
tatumelanie, this is difficult to review. It looks more like an abstract painting than traditional, but, in any case, it holds no appeal for me. I think, however, that it evidences some imagination and creativity, and am suggesting three stars, to give it the benefit of the doubt.
Peace, Papa

 Comment Written 17-May-2004

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reply by the author on 17-May-2004

Thank you, and yes, it is an abstract and that is what I should have put it down as. I want you to look at some more of my work when I get it on in the next couple of days and see if you like it. I vary in my work and have a very colorful abstract that I'll post next.

Comment from Diane
This is a wonderful and impactive piece. I like the limited use of color. The composition of the painting is perfect. It has balance. The figure looking away adds mystery to the piece. Well done.

 Comment Written 17-May-2004

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reply by the author on 17-May-2004

Thank you so much!

Comment from kcat
I like the use of color in this piece, especially the flow. The viewer sort of swings across the surface, achieving a feeling of suspension in midair. Fluid orange tones on black are a nice feature. Overall nice, but it seems unfinished.

 Comment Written 17-May-2004

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reply by the author on 17-May-2004

Thank you! You know you are right, It actually is sort of unfinished. I ran out of black oil pastel halfway through the background. I bought another one the next day, and when I sat down to finish it I decided that I liked it unfinished looking. I actually did go back in after this picture was taken and put some more black on the left side of the page, which left a kind of white "stripe" down the left side where the unfinished arm ends.