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What's Messier than Oil Paint?

Oil Paint Mess

22 total reviews 
Comment from sonshine


Wow, what creativity and use of your imagination! I think that you have a winner here;) I don't even think that I have anything better than this to put into the contest! The colors are bright, vivid and natural, the exposure is sharp, clear and well lite all in a perfect frame:) Wonderful work, excellent entry and a terrific share, thank you;)-Cindy

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
    Wow! Cindy I never expected such a great review from something so messy! I very much appreciate your wonderful compliments. Bug hug for making my day!
reply by sonshine on 29-Nov-2014
    It was well worth the six EVEN if it was messy;)
Comment from michiganmike


It looks like an ad for Klean Strip. I love the soft rendering of the colorful mess. It really makes the can stand out. Exclellent composition and nice effects. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
    Thank God for Topaz Simplify. I has made a less that great picture into a much better creation.
Comment from Jairos


Like the colors and composition, Very well applied the Rule of Thirds, good initial impact, good frame detail and good Mixed media Techniques, Well done Jairos

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
    Thanks so very much!!
Comment from dalebraatz


Wonderful eye pleasing image. Like the detailed mess you have here. Like the good focus, and how the reflection of the can. Thank you for sharing and good luck. Dale

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
    Thanks so much for a wonderful review!
reply by dalebraatz on 26-Nov-2014
    your welcome. Dale
Comment from a.samathasena


What a great nice gorgeous lovely mixed media shot.Wonderful nice scene.Turpentine and studio another all things are gorgeous and great.Soft Light is nice too.Focus color and all are excellent.Great nice scene.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
    Thanks so much for a wonderful review!
Comment from OLIVER23


It is difficult for me to put the impression made by this into words. The squalor of the left is well painted, which tells me your software treatment works pretty good. The clarity of the can and depth of color absorption there is right on target. The composition itself is less engaging as the cardboard-like surface above is hardly what I would call effective in communicating anything other than bland compromise with composing tools. So, it seems that a tad lower rating based on unimaginative composing is a fair way to treat this. Regardless of score, I would suggest you try some composing alternatives... such as fuzzed out desert landscaping behind, or some orangish backdrop like a display of fuzzy oranges... something like that, anyway. good luck.

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 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
    HMMM, U will work on it!
reply by OLIVER23 on 26-Nov-2014
    sounds like you reached your limit with experimentation. No, I donīt do photo splicing, only paper splicing :) ... I wouldnīt have a clue on how to go about it, even. just figured you were the master and it would come as second nature?
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
    Oliver, maybe misunderstanding each other. Really I thought the photo was so busy that to change the bg would be too much.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
    JAlso I am not a master at all, just fumbling and making it up as I go. I still don't know so many basic things, just been practicing every day for 4 years.
Comment from moonrabbit


I love the vibrant colour from the messed up artists paints scattered around and the humour in the can of turps ready to tackle the painting aftermath.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
    Thanks so much for your review!
Comment from soulfeeder


What a great entry. Indeed, yes. I will never mess up with this kind of stuff. I probably don't know how to clean this, and I am a clean freak. Sharp details and high five on substance. Well captured.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
    Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Joelgraphuchin


That Turpentine helps a lot for understanding this your mess that the mess such this usually creates beautiful art. And now, even the mess it self becomes art. Opss...I really do not understand what I've written...just count this as messy review because full of mess.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
    Exactly!! Thanks
Comment from MKFlood


that is one of the reasons i refuse to work with it..takes so long for the stuff to dry..im not sold on it. the setup is good. the capture of the light is good. the angle of the shot of the turpentine and paint tubes is great. the capture is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good eye and good job overall.

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2014
    Thanks so much for your review and feedback. Most appreciated!