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Teaching in the Jungle

Teacher at a Jungle School

26 total reviews 
Comment from Sange


I waited till I had a six before reviewing this piece Cleo Because it is truly ahhhmazing.
Your notes evoke so much that we are drawn in more viewing this kind soul. I miss the days when Far was a learning site, each one teach one mentality. Today it is rise in rank and who gets to be front and center on page one.
I love the details on his hair, face and glasses. I think the eye glasses are most impressive with realism and details.
It's a beautiful piece and lovely tribute to this special teacher.
Fine work Cleo girl!
;)

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2017
    Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments. I share your sentiments about past times, only a few of us still cling too. Your comments and rating are a great encouragement. :o)
Comment from PeglegDeb


It is dark, dreary and raining here today Cleo so I am getting caught up on reviews I wanted to do....and THIS is most definitely one I wanted to get back to.

First- your notes are wonderful and thank you for including so much information about this teacher. Now...your digital painting. Just stunning. I am amazed w/ how much depth you were able to portray in a flat painting....wow Cleo...the contours of his face are stunning...as are all his facial features....his ear, for example and his mouth and teeth. Also done up incredibly well are his glasses and that eye.

Well let me just say that EVERYTHING about that strong face is so well done....from the way the light hits him ever so slightly from above to how well you have done the shadows and creases of his cheek and chin. Skin tone could not be better either. The multi-hued green background was an excellent choice as he teaches in the jungle. Really REALLY amazingly well done. You are quite the talented lady w/ those digital art brushes of yours. So happy to have had the time to come back and really check this piece out. Gets a gold star from me Cleo.....EASILY!!! I love it!

Deborah

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your enthusiastic review, and for the gold of course. I am happy that you like this portrait. :o)
reply by PeglegDeb on 24-Jul-2017
    My pleasure Cleo. I've been wanting to get to this one for days now.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2017
    Thank you for waiting. :o)
Comment from Stringbean


Thank you for those wonderful artists notes and your storytelling. I like that this digital art has such rich texture and the beautiful color of the background accentuates the portrait beautifully giving strong facial features with a good expression and nice emotions of this devoted teacher of children. Your brush strokes and shading and blending of brush strokes are excellent. Your use of light and shadows and depth are incredible. A creative and talented art work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from MKFlood


Awesome work Cleo. The facial expression is excellent. The shading is excellent. The details is excellent. The blend of color is awesome. The depth is excellent. The creation is balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer.. Very creative and awesome work overall (standing clapping and cheering) woooooohhooo

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for cheering and clapping. I appreciate it! :o)
Comment from csimmons032


An interesting portrait along with an interesting story. You did an amazing job with the details in this portrait. It actually could pass as a photo. Well done and thank you for sharing this with us :)

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 18-Jul-2017
    Thank you, I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. :o)
reply by csimmons032 on 18-Jul-2017
    You're welcome :)
Comment from Snopaw


This is really an awesome digital creation Cleo. You have captured his expression and the details beautifully, really demonstrating his character. In particular, I found your notes riveting and very informative, thanks for that :)

Shirley

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and your golden rating. I am happy you like the teacher.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


A very realistic and skillfully made digital portrait! Excellent color and tonal range. ! You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.
Comment from shoregrass


Excellent. Your digital rendering is remarkable. Every nuance in the skin and hair have been depicted, but even more than that the character of the man as described in your notes shines through.

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
Comment from El-mundo


A fascinating narrative about this unusual teacher and his classes, that shows just the ability and motivation of these wonderful people and what a different world they live in to us. The painting itself is exquisite and proportionally brilliantly accurate, giving a photographic like quality to the piece. The textures and features are incredibly clear and lifelike, and the shadows and the shading on the hair and face is superb. The subject contrasts well with the green background, and overall a brilliant piece capturing the life in the expression in his wise face. Great work :)

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)
Comment from GaliaG


Excellent portrait and excellent notes about the teacher

good initial impact, composition, presentation and creativity

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2017


reply by the author on 17-Jul-2017
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)