Aurora Borealis Blues
Oils on gesso15 total reviews
Comment from Sange
Ha! " I do however enjoy taking risks and breaking artistic rules ;)"
Well said Grace!
You Rebel with a paint brush!
Gracie Lu! I did not know you could paint? I love the blues here and the way the colors blend in Perfect harmony. You have nice Highlights and movement in your creation of the Aurora Borealis.
Like the small lone cabin and trees.
Gracie the painter? Who knew?!!
Nice work ;)
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2017
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Ha! " I do however enjoy taking risks and breaking artistic rules ;)"
Well said Grace!
You Rebel with a paint brush!
Gracie Lu! I did not know you could paint? I love the blues here and the way the colors blend in Perfect harmony. You have nice Highlights and movement in your creation of the Aurora Borealis.
Like the small lone cabin and trees.
Gracie the painter? Who knew?!!
Nice work ;)
Comment Written 01-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 01-Apr-2017
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Thank you Sange :) I am flattered. I TRY to paint! I am not really all that good at it, but I really like the feel of the brush and oil paints moving around on the canvas, and the cool textures that can be created - and the satisfaction of it coming together with some sort of semblance. I need more practice and never seem to have the time. And I am really critical when it comes to my painting - its never good enough for my eyes! I always want it to look more realistic than I can manage :)
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Have to start somewhere..See that tree on the right? I can't even do that! I paint walls very well..Up down..Up down..;)
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LOL!!
Comment from J-Milly
I love how there appears to be movement in this painting. The lights are really captivating and draw the eye downward to the trees and cabin. Makes you feel as if you're actually standing there and taking it all in. Nicely done. :)
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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I love how there appears to be movement in this painting. The lights are really captivating and draw the eye downward to the trees and cabin. Makes you feel as if you're actually standing there and taking it all in. Nicely done. :)
Comment Written 28-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2016
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to review this!
Comment from paulah
Bravo for your bravery! It makes a super impression, the swirling look to the aurora is exciting to imagine, the blending strokes within each is dimensional and internesting. On first glance i didn't really see the trees, and so i was concerned about the dark patch extruding into the snow on the right side. If you would take a look at this, you may agree or disagree!! Good luck in the contest. The jaunty little cabin is a nice 'man is small' statement.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2016
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Bravo for your bravery! It makes a super impression, the swirling look to the aurora is exciting to imagine, the blending strokes within each is dimensional and internesting. On first glance i didn't really see the trees, and so i was concerned about the dark patch extruding into the snow on the right side. If you would take a look at this, you may agree or disagree!! Good luck in the contest. The jaunty little cabin is a nice 'man is small' statement.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2016
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Thank you very much for your in-depth review. I agree that the trees don't stand out well enough. :)
Comment from Neilnap773
before i even read the notes i assumed it was a Bob Ross style painting...well done its a very good effort with excellent use of his special brushes and techniques with the wet on wet....the guy was a genius and an inspiration to me
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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before i even read the notes i assumed it was a Bob Ross style painting...well done its a very good effort with excellent use of his special brushes and techniques with the wet on wet....the guy was a genius and an inspiration to me
Comment Written 16-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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Thank you! I like Bob Ross very much. I'm working on another one now. I like the wet on wet technique.
Comment from dalebraatz
a very interesting looking piece of art. love the way you have the colors used to tell of a story, like the motion also created by them, Very pleasing to view. Thank you for sharing. dale
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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a very interesting looking piece of art. love the way you have the colors used to tell of a story, like the motion also created by them, Very pleasing to view. Thank you for sharing. dale
Comment Written 16-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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Thank you very much!
Comment from Denise B
Well I certainly understand those feelings. This is a great place to explore and feel out the community. For a first experience, I'd say you nailed it! I really can feel the movement in those strokes. I love the color choice and the trees are wonderful. Very dainty. The snow is great and shadowed nicely too. Well done. Be proud.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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Well I certainly understand those feelings. This is a great place to explore and feel out the community. For a first experience, I'd say you nailed it! I really can feel the movement in those strokes. I love the color choice and the trees are wonderful. Very dainty. The snow is great and shadowed nicely too. Well done. Be proud.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2016
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Thank you very much for your feedback and the encouragement!
Comment from Ladymariesphotod
I think this was a good risk. Excellent results. I love the blues and reds intertwined and swirling to give the impression of a whirlwind. Great composition, focus and colorful palate. Nice job. thank you so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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I think this was a good risk. Excellent results. I love the blues and reds intertwined and swirling to give the impression of a whirlwind. Great composition, focus and colorful palate. Nice job. thank you so much for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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Thank you very much!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
An interesting initial impact.
Visually soothing with its
fine features & textures.
At least this is 51% BLUE!
Diffused focusing with a low lit reproduction.
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.
Best of luck in the contest! Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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An interesting initial impact.
Visually soothing with its
fine features & textures.
At least this is 51% BLUE!
Diffused focusing with a low lit reproduction.
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.
Best of luck in the contest! Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 15-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2016
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Thank you! :)
Comment from Life is but a dream.
You have no formal training and you can create art like this? A gift such as you have been given needs to be nurtured and do not ever stop. I'm speaking from experience for I am a wannabe artist but my teacher told me "before you can paint , you need to learn how to draw" so I stopped....and take pictures.
I have camped and lived in Aurora Borealis country and your image is quite realistic but with a flair of grandness. I can hear the crackle of your art. Tolstoy said that if a piece can pull out an emotion then art has been created. Your art ressurects memories of Canada for me.
Your drawing is excellent and I will tell you why. Our teacher always used to talk about tonal ranges...that you need black to white and many tone colours ...and the more you have the more vibrant your image becomes to the viewer. You have that tonal range. I also see shadows in the snow and that makes it more realistic.
You seem to marry realism and surrealism in this piece.
Your cabin was composed with thought to placement and is in that all important grid line. There seems to be a bit of a lean to the right on the cabin tho'.
I am not big on borders, never quite know if I like them or not. I feel, because you are showing vast beauty that this oval frame doesn't work (for my eyes) . I want to see this HUGE but I bow to your artistic prerogative.
I have put up an abstract contest for digital artists and traditional artists...Purple n Pink combo. Please have a look and it would be delightful to see an entry from you.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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You have no formal training and you can create art like this? A gift such as you have been given needs to be nurtured and do not ever stop. I'm speaking from experience for I am a wannabe artist but my teacher told me "before you can paint , you need to learn how to draw" so I stopped....and take pictures.
I have camped and lived in Aurora Borealis country and your image is quite realistic but with a flair of grandness. I can hear the crackle of your art. Tolstoy said that if a piece can pull out an emotion then art has been created. Your art ressurects memories of Canada for me.
Your drawing is excellent and I will tell you why. Our teacher always used to talk about tonal ranges...that you need black to white and many tone colours ...and the more you have the more vibrant your image becomes to the viewer. You have that tonal range. I also see shadows in the snow and that makes it more realistic.
You seem to marry realism and surrealism in this piece.
Your cabin was composed with thought to placement and is in that all important grid line. There seems to be a bit of a lean to the right on the cabin tho'.
I am not big on borders, never quite know if I like them or not. I feel, because you are showing vast beauty that this oval frame doesn't work (for my eyes) . I want to see this HUGE but I bow to your artistic prerogative.
I have put up an abstract contest for digital artists and traditional artists...Purple n Pink combo. Please have a look and it would be delightful to see an entry from you.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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Thank you so much for the in-depth review. It is very helpful and much appreciated. I cant draw very well myself (wish I could) but I like the potential with oil painting. I'm not so thrilled about the leaning cabin myself! I think you are right about the frame too, but once I started with it there was no turning back. I have tried to recreate this without a frame and have not liked any attempts as much as this one. Again, thank you for your insightful feedback and your positive encouragement!
Comment from MKFlood
nice creation. the blend of color is great. the shading is great. the depth is great. the detail is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and great job oveall
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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nice creation. the blend of color is great. the shading is great. the depth is great. the detail is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and great job oveall
Comment Written 14-Nov-2016
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2016
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Thank you very much! I appreciate the encouragement :)