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sharks stalking prey

 45 total reviews 
Comment by
ducilla
Level 7 Pro
Premier Artist
ducilla.com
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
  Rank:  94
Mixed Media Photographer Rating
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  768
 

Well I missed this on the first go so I am glad I stopped in to see the Digital contest!!!! A beauty Russ. Pure magic to view and your talent and expertise is serving you well even underwater!.. I love the detail on the sea floor and your texture and depth is truly impressive when I think to how this is created.

Color and perspectives are spot on as is the overall composition. Its not a easy task to get the sizes right and you did a great job even there..

Always a joy to see fine art and then to be able to comment on it is even better.. The contest is a good statement about the work..

Its nice to see you and dont be a stranger either here or elsewhere...dennis


 Comment Written 23-Aug-2012


reply by the artist on 31-Aug-2012
    Dennis, I missed your review until just now. It is an awesome review, one that is warmly written and beautifully expressed. I thank you with all of my heart. Having said all of that...I got my butt kicked in the contest. I actually enjoy seeing others take the honors. It shows that digital art is becoming a legitimate medium. I am in the process of opening and art gallery and Artist Services Center. I am 3 weeks from the grand opening and reception featuring my art in a one-man show. I have a lot of local support from other galleries and art societies so the turnout should be decent. It will be a dream come true...whether it succeeds or not. I just need to know that the effort was made. Of course, success would certainly be welcomed!! It has been a whirlwind of banging nails, installing ceilings, painting walls and framing about 50 paintings. It is an exhausting experience but it is also laden with satisfaction and excitement. Well my friend, I am going to lean back and catch a little nonsense on the TV. Be good, thanks again. Russ Cleversley
Comment by
yourbren
Premier Artist
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
  Rank:  71
Mixed Media Photographer Rating
  Rank:  78
Digital Artist Rating
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  100
 

Beautifully executed as always Russ. I enjoyed your story notes.
You created a clean ocean of wonderful color and a shark that looks so adorably benign and lonely for a friend.
Best of luck in the contest. Bren


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Jul-2012
    Bren, this is my first 2012 posting. I guess I won't get the top ranking spot!! Oh, wait, I never did!! :-) Thanks for the excellent review and rating. Russ Cleversley

reply by yourbren on 22-Jul-2012
    Oh Russ, the ranking is really about quantity not quality and quality is what you have always and will always have. Bren
Comment by
2008, 2011 and 2012 Traditional Artist Of The Year
jesuel
Level 1 Pro
Premier Artist
 
Traditional Artist Rating
  Rank:  2
Review Stars
  
 Rank:  17
 

#2 Ranked Artist

what a beautiful piece of art the color composition is great the design is very creative and unique beautiful work here


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Jul-2012
    Jesuel, Hey, thanks for the kind words and the excellent rating. This is my first 2012 posting. I have been busy putting together my Art Gallery and Artists Services Center. Nothing like a new venture at age 72!! Russ Cleversley
Comment by
Royal-USNR
Premier Artist
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
  Rank:  289 (+6)
Traditional Artist Rating
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  284
 

Very Creative, imagination at full strength for sure. Love the colors, fine detail of all the subject matter as well as the overall Composition and framing. Nothing much left to say except "Fantastic work as usual". Thank you for sharing it. Royal


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Jul-2012
    Royal, Thanks for the excellent review and rating. This is my first 2012 posting. I have been busy putting together an Art Gallery. I open next month. Russ Cleversley
Comment by
LorrainePurviance
Premier Artist
 
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Digital Artist Rating
  Rank:  9
Review Stars
  Rank:  257
 

#9 Ranked Digital Artist

excellent job, I love the colors and the perspective, great detail and lighting, glad to see another digital artist posting here...thanks for sharing


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Jul-2012
    Lorraine, Thanks for the excellent review and rating. I have only painted 3 so far in 2012. My time has been eaten up putting together an art gallery and Artist Services Center. I open in a couple of weeks with a one-man show...me!! Thanks again, Russ Cleversley

reply by LorrainePurviance on 22-Jul-2012
    congratulations on your show and best of luck hope to see more of your work
Comment by
lynnkah
Premier Artist
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
 
Mixed Media Photographer Rating
  Rank:  58 (+42)
Digital Artist Rating
  Rank:  12
Review Stars
  Rank:  237
 

One word 'WOW! I just downloaded a trial of Photoshop cs6 but haven't had a chance to look at it yet, and your techs have me overwhelmed and way out of my league. Use twisted brush, just like you no photos or scans, just brushes, but this is beautiful work. Hope to learn this program
what a fantastic work of art
lynnkah


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Jul-2012
    Lynn, going to Photoshop is a giant leap forward...or backwards. It is a tough program to use for painting. If you are serious about taking the big leap, consider Corel Painter 12. It is less costly than Photoshop and it can produce gorgeous art that is complete with realistic brush strokes, watercolors, impasto...etc. I have it but I am so deeply rooted in Photoshop that my in Corel is on back burner for now. Plus, I am building an Art Gallery and ArtistServices Center so my time for learning and painting has been severely compromised. Anyway, thanks for the awesome review and the sixth star. I truly appreciate the kind and thoughtful words. Russ Cleversley

reply by lynnkah on 22-Jul-2012
    thanks for the info Russ. I downloaded the trial version but my son turned me onto the fact that the adobe programs can now be rented at a monthly rate, only problem is you don't own them, so if you don't pay your membeship you loose your work, but so far this is so far over my head I doubt very much if I'll sign up. I have Corel paintshop pro vr 4, way below the 12 version but have never used it either. Ihave to pull myuself into other directions and off from the only program I use LOL. i really do want to learn to be better at what I love to do but there are so many prograams out there one can get confused ads to where to go.
    thanks again for your help nd informtion
    lynnkah
Comment by
adr1an
Premier Artist
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
  Rank:  229
Mixed Media Photographer Rating
  Rank:  123 (+1)
Traditional Artist Rating
  Rank:  16
Digital Artist Rating
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  227
 

a stunningly beautiful & finely detailed work of art russ, a pleasure to view & wonder at, this is worth a ten never mind a six but i only have fives at the mo. thankyou for sharing this wonderful skillfully created & presented beautiful underwater scene!


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Jul-2012
    Adrian, I never worry about the sixes. My satisfaction comes for the thoughtful and inspirational words that comprise the review. Thanks for the excellent review and rating. This painting was one filled with frustration. Painting water in Photoshop is difficult...as I found out!! Russ Cleversley
Comment by
Angelheart
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
  Rank:  365
Mixed Media Photographer Rating
  Rank:  104 (+1)
Traditional Artist Rating
 
Digital Artist Rating
  Rank:  2
Review Stars
  Rank:  98
 

#2 Ranked Digital Artist

Good morning Russ~
I saw this the other day and made it a point to come back to review it.Of course you know that I can never find a thing wrong with your work.In my eyes it's pure genius.You are one of,if not the only
person that I know that can
bring life to any canvas that you touch.Your work has always
brought reality and feelings
of everyday life to the many who view your work.
You are the highest on my list
of digital artist's that I hold a lot of respect towards.
Thank you so very much~
Angelheart :)


 Comment Written 20-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 20-Jul-2012
    Hi Nancy, I was gone for a while but...here I am again. This is my first posting this year. Thanks for the absolutely awesome review. You always bring a gentle warmth to my heart. I have been busy opening and Art Gallery and Artist Services Center (Russell's Atelier). We will provide many services to the local art scene...from art reproduction to framing to having art shows. I am hoping it takes off. I would like to franchise the centers. But, one step first. It has been a ton of work and long hours but I find it very exciting. Here I am, 72 yrs. old and starting another biz. My marketing biz is still active too. How are things with you? I hope you are doing well.

    Russ Cleversley
Comment by
2008 Mixed Media Photograper Of The Year
Snopaw
Premier Artist
Shirley
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
  Rank:  177 (+1)
Mixed Media Photographer Rating
  Rank:  48
Traditional Artist Rating
 
Digital Artist Rating
  Rank:  43
Review Stars
  Rank:  340
 

Love it Russ!!! Once again over the top, outstanding digital painting. You have given such great attention to details, especially the lighting!!

Hope all is well with you!

Shirley


 Comment Written 19-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 20-Jul-2012
    Hey Shirley....yahoo...all my favorite people have come out to review my painting. I have been gone for a while but decided to come back. I have been busy putting together an Art Gallery and an Artist Services Center. We will provide everything from art reproduction to Giclee prints, framing, matting and a host of other services. I guess my retirement is put wayyyyyy back on the priorities list!! I am looking at the reviews...most of the names are new. There does not seem to be too many "old timers" left. Maybe I need to look through the member list. Thanks for the review and the sixth star.
Comment by
donkeyoatey
Level 2 Pro
Premier Artist
 
Traditional Photographer Rating
  Rank:  65 (+1)
Mixed Media Photographer Rating
  Rank:  10
Traditional Artist Rating
 
Digital Artist Rating
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  68
 

#10 Ranked Mixed Media Photographer

I can see this as a mural on a wall..very bright and appealing. Your shark looks as if he is out for a after dinner cruise!I like the colors, and the reality look of the underwater plants. Donkeyoatey


 Comment Written 19-Jul-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Jul-2012
    Yo DO,
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