Gaia
Oil painting of Gaia, Greek goddess of the earth.34 total reviews
Comment from Beautyobserver
I really like this painting. Her expression is very expressive. I loved the description of her and your technique. You had mentioned the old masters to accomplish the illusion that the painting is looking back at you no matter where the viewer stands? Can you suggest any books to read to learn how to do that?? Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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I really like this painting. Her expression is very expressive. I loved the description of her and your technique. You had mentioned the old masters to accomplish the illusion that the painting is looking back at you no matter where the viewer stands? Can you suggest any books to read to learn how to do that?? Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments. I know of no books. It is a discovery by observations of many different old masters paintings. When I post the final portrait in this collection of four I will describe precisely what I have discovered. With this one I have posted two.
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Ok I will keep an eye out for your last painting.
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Chuckle, chuckle. The next post in this collection will be Hestia. The last one will be Aphrodite.
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Very cool. I'm looking forward to it.
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Sorry, I did it again. The goddess of the sea is Amphitrite. That is the last painting in this collection.
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LOL oh okay.
Comment from Yogendra R Modak
Wow what a super duper of gaia by great traditional artist,the way of expressing view of pose looking excelent way of pretty face ,great colour combination pose,great artist.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Wow what a super duper of gaia by great traditional artist,the way of expressing view of pose looking excelent way of pretty face ,great colour combination pose,great artist.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
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Welcome friend🌺🌺🌺
Comment from TBI John
Carl ,
It's over the fence .
It's a home run !
Congratulations .
Gaia the Greek Goddess has a persona , an attitude .
Artists are storytellers . It's a message , story or a simple statement .
You have conveyed this to the viewer . Nicely done !
It's the posture , the angle of the head , the slight roll of the shoulders and of course her facial expressions . They all add up to a very cool piece of art .
Good luck and thank you for sharing .
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017
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Carl ,
It's over the fence .
It's a home run !
Congratulations .
Gaia the Greek Goddess has a persona , an attitude .
Artists are storytellers . It's a message , story or a simple statement .
You have conveyed this to the viewer . Nicely done !
It's the posture , the angle of the head , the slight roll of the shoulders and of course her facial expressions . They all add up to a very cool piece of art .
Good luck and thank you for sharing .
Comment Written 24-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017
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Wow! Thank you for your six star review and your comments. You hit just about every detail I was striving to achieve. Thanks for seeing it.
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I couldn't of rambled on longer ! I'm don't preach , I'm not a preacher , I'm not even a critic . You are very welcome and Merry Christmas !
Comment from GaliaG
I think you did get her and her special beauty and you are right most of the planet is of yellow-brown colors and tones
a pleasure to view
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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I think you did get her and her special beauty and you are right most of the planet is of yellow-brown colors and tones
a pleasure to view
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 21-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star review and your comments, especially knowing that most of the planet is of yellow-brown colors and tones. Living in Israel you would of course know that.
Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
This is a nice portrait. I had never heard of thei goddess before. She difinitely has a personality. She almost looks Native American. Thank you for sharing. Good luck in the contest
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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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This is a nice portrait. I had never heard of thei goddess before. She difinitely has a personality. She almost looks Native American. Thank you for sharing. Good luck in the contest
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Comment Written 20-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your four and a half star vote and your comments. But, I am curious. What issues or lack of qualities did you see that made your vote. I would really appreciate it to know so I may improve my painting.
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I have trouble with the rating system. Five means perfect, 4 means good but not perfect. I thought it was better than good but not perfect. Everyone seems not to want to go by the rating system. I have gotten three and not complained. Some only ever give 4, nothing higher. Maybe, you can explain the rating system to me. I thought it could have been just a bit better with the skin toning and shading.
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Thank you for replying. I see what you are talking about in regards to the skin tones. It does look a little washed out. As to the rating system, it also does appear that reviewers, in my opinion, overrate, I suspect, because they want to be kind so as to not risk being down voted as a get back. I have seen that done on another site. Just human nature I guess. The other reason that I suspect that is in play is that when a reviewer gives less than a five vote the reviewer needs to give the reason in order to assist the presenting artist. A five vote means that it is a good presentation that does not need any element changed, enhanced or otherwise improved thereby not needing any commentary. A six vote is for the wow, or awe factor about the work. Not only does it not need improvement it just grabs the viewer. Anything less than a five should have some comments about levels of improvement needed that most artist members don't bother with unless prodded. A three vote simply does not meet the viewer's expectation or personal standards of quality acceptance. But, again the viewer doesn't bother with trying to explain or assist the artist with a proper critique. We are participating in a very competitive, subjective and limited field of interest. What we see as style can be seen as an inability to draw or paint, etc. What we see as adroit and skillful representation can be seen as common place. It is really to bad that most artists are, again in my opinion, to fearful to give an accurate and supportive critique. Hopes this helps.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Informative notes!
Fine facial features & smooth textures.
Bold but not obscene.
Erotic but not vulgar.
Nude but not nasty.
Fantabulous skin tone.
Graduated backdrop tone is apt for this lively portraiture.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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Informative notes!
Fine facial features & smooth textures.
Bold but not obscene.
Erotic but not vulgar.
Nude but not nasty.
Fantabulous skin tone.
Graduated backdrop tone is apt for this lively portraiture.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 19-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from MKFlood
Awesome creation. The details is excellent. The facial expression is excellent. The depth is excellent. The blend of color is awesome. The shading is excellent. The creation is well balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and awesome work overall (clapping)
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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Awesome creation. The details is excellent. The facial expression is excellent. The depth is excellent. The blend of color is awesome. The shading is excellent. The creation is well balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and awesome work overall (clapping)
Comment Written 19-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
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Kind of a fun video.
Comment from a.samathasena
What a gorgeous great art for the contest.Beautiful artistic eye catching drawing scene.Great entrance.The Portrait occasion and lady face eyes hair and body details,skin tone golden b/g are make a nice scene.Light balance and color blending is great.I like this talent perfect work.Creativity color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.Wish Your Contest.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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What a gorgeous great art for the contest.Beautiful artistic eye catching drawing scene.Great entrance.The Portrait occasion and lady face eyes hair and body details,skin tone golden b/g are make a nice scene.Light balance and color blending is great.I like this talent perfect work.Creativity color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.Wish Your Contest.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from El-mundo
A wonderful rendition in portrait form of the Greek goddess of the earth, Gaia, on a "day off" if you like haha, from reading your interesting and informative narrative. Excellent facial features and proportions throughout, and a very lifelike painting that clearly a lot of work and effort have gone into. Remarkable detail of her face and hair, in particular the eyes are striking and draw you in, and her hair is very subtle and brilliantly intricate, with the two grey extensions on either side adding to her modest goddess image. Her expression is one of warmth and trust, and you have drawn her very well with her head turning to the side with her shoulder showing too, giving good proportion to the piece. The colours you have used are brilliant for the background, as you mentioned in your notes very earthly and also they contrast well with her image and accentuate it further. A great piece of art, and best of luck in the competition! :)
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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A wonderful rendition in portrait form of the Greek goddess of the earth, Gaia, on a "day off" if you like haha, from reading your interesting and informative narrative. Excellent facial features and proportions throughout, and a very lifelike painting that clearly a lot of work and effort have gone into. Remarkable detail of her face and hair, in particular the eyes are striking and draw you in, and her hair is very subtle and brilliantly intricate, with the two grey extensions on either side adding to her modest goddess image. Her expression is one of warmth and trust, and you have drawn her very well with her head turning to the side with her shoulder showing too, giving good proportion to the piece. The colours you have used are brilliant for the background, as you mentioned in your notes very earthly and also they contrast well with her image and accentuate it further. A great piece of art, and best of luck in the competition! :)
Comment Written 19-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and the time you took with your detailed critique which I find not only positive but informative.
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You're very welcome, my pleasure and thank you for the compliments!
Comment from Raoul D'Harmental
Hi Carl
Wow. This is a wonderfully captivating creation. It looks like it's aflame so deep are the colours. Exceptional work sir and apologies for being out of sixes! R
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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Hi Carl
Wow. This is a wonderfully captivating creation. It looks like it's aflame so deep are the colours. Exceptional work sir and apologies for being out of sixes! R
Comment Written 19-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments. I enjoy your Wow and hope to someday get the OMG! from viewers.