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Mother's Love

An endangered Proboscis monkey of Borneo

 49 total reviews 
Comment by
ghostcities art
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This is such a tender and beautiful piece!!! So meaningful a nature piece that speaks for itself. I love monkeys and truly love the expression on this monkey'
s face as well as the mother's hugging arm which is so meaningful and endearing. Ana


 Comment Written 04-Feb-2013


reply by the artist on 05-Feb-2013
    Oh! another monkey lover. I love painting them. I have painted 3 over time and sold 2 and this one is in an exhibition in Brisbane at the moment. I would paint more if there was a market for them. Many thanks for a wonderfull review which is greatly appreciated.
Comment by
Said Maroun
 
 

It took a hard work to finish this painting specially it is made by water colors. I really appreciate that good job to make this art like this. Have comment regarding the grey hand it could be better by the way its drawn and the connection between the 2 animal is like a cut I feel like the orange should a little bit integrate with the grey in the lower part of the baby proboscis and the grey leg

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 Comment Written 07-Jan-2013


reply by the artist on 26-Jan-2013
    Many thanks sorry for the long delay but I have been off the site. I had a cruise and then Xmas and I am now busy panting for the new year. Thanking you for your comment they are well taken.
Comment by
ckbesq
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Wish I had more stars to give for this outstanding watercolor! The design, the subject matter, the detail, the coloring (so softly evident)- all done to perfection. Just a wonderful work of art.


 Comment Written 07-Sep-2012


reply by the artist on 07-Sep-2012
    How do I reply to a review like that except for a big thank you. It was chosen for the traditional art of the month unknown to me. I was happy but very surprised. many thanks that is so much apprecited....sandy

reply by ckbesq on 07-Sep-2012
    Well, it is outstanding and got my vote!
Comment by
SarahRenee
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I really like this; I see real talent here. I love the detail in the face of baby, and the use of color that makes him seem to jump off the page. One suggestion... a little work on the hands - to match them up with the realistic feel that is seen in the rest of this piece. All in all - GREAT JOB!


 Comment Written 03-Sep-2012


reply by the artist on 03-Sep-2012
    Which hands the mother's or the babies. You didn't say. This was my first watercolour so was happy with it. Many thanks for a lovely review much appreciated.
Comment by
filly421
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I'm amazed this is water color.
I didn't think you could get such fine detail in that medium.
I love how we see the baby enclosed by the mamas arms, how the mama is primarily white with black, and the color is on the baby. It brings her out more.
Your composition is interesting, with many curves and lines, and gives a nice point of view. I like how you have used space.
Your technique..the many hairs the way the babys features are done, the shading, the depth you have given are very fine.
This is wonderful work, and I wish I had more stars.


 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012


reply by the artist on 22-Aug-2012
    Thanking you filly421 with a WOW! what more can I say. I used wet watercolour on dry paper. They are chinese watercolours, the real ones. They are totally different to the western watercolours. The adult monkeys are white and yellow/brown with the white. Baby with gradually get all his right colours. many thanks for your wonderful review much appreciated.
Comment by
chrissie.
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Wow, Sandy - this is simply stunning. How clever you are. The detail here is just amazing. I love the limited use of colour and the vulnerable expression on the baby monkey's face. In fact I love everything about this and only a top rating will do for such outstanding work. You certainly came back with a bang!!


 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Aug-2012
    Thanking you so much Chrissie, I can just about here your excitement from over here. I can thank that Chinese artist from Singapore in watching him that I could do this. I am trying to do another watercolour and hope it turns out just as good as this one. A wow for a 6 ........Sandy
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Shakeadog
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What a wonderful piece of artwork
Quite excellent details within it
The fur aid brilliant
The lighting is very good
Strong color
Wonderful composition
Well done
Loved it


 Comment Written 21-Aug-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Aug-2012
    Hi Aussie, I have been off the site for awhile travelling. This is from one of my photos that I took. haven't not done watercolour this way I didn't know if i could even do it but I took my time and did little sections at a time and achived what I wanted. Many thanks for a lovely review and a wow 6. Much much appreciated.......Sandy
Comment by
donkeyoatey
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AWWW..so cute, andsuch an appealing and sweet pose! love the background color on the mother, nice detail, but allows the littleone to shine! Donkeyoatey


 Comment Written 20-Aug-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Aug-2012
    HI, I like the AWWWW bit. The babies are like skinny rats but very appealing. He/she was really clinging to mum for safe protection from the males and other females who steal babies. i fell in love with them and it was so great seeing them in the wild......sandy
Comment by
Jevon Brooks
 
 

Wow. I love the detail you got going on here.the fur looks so real.and the orange makes baby really pop.


 Comment Written 20-Aug-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Aug-2012
    Hi Jason, many thanks for your lovely review. yes i was very lucky to be taken there to see these monkeys in the wild. They are endangered so that makes the visit even more special. I fell in love with them and their antics. i just had to come home and paint one. much appreciated.....sandy
Comment by
shiloh106
 
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Great story Sandy. I guess the males of the world haven't progressed too far from their ancestors--always thinking about sex!
Love the baby in this water color. Great textures. Nice color choices. Good infusion of light. He is so sweet.


 Comment Written 20-Aug-2012


reply by the artist on 21-Aug-2012
    So true, even now when I think about the male and his apple I still get the giggles. Our poor guides just gave up trying to talk to me as this male keep having sex every 5 mins and the quide just couldn't handle it any more not with me being a woman watching. Just so funny. Poor chap. Thanking you for your lovely review and I am glad that you liked it. Sandy
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