Comment from astepbeyond
Your use of the medium is excellent. I think the composition is off in this painting though. the trees crossing right in the middle of the painting really pulls your eye. I am not sure if that is the focal point.....It would be better if it were not in the middle of the painting.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2004

Comment from Wolfdancer13
I like your composition of color within this piece portrayed with acrylic. What a serene shot to draw one into the throws of summer. The shadowing technique really adds a richness to the depth and presentation of your style of painting.

 Comment Written 03-May-2004

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reply by the author on 13-May-2004

thanks alot, great ego buster

Comment from Ash
How pretty! I didn't know that we could upload pictures that large. I really like how your painting is so serene, and the long tree trunks add to the visual height. Your shadows are nice, and your clouds are subtle and calming. My favorite part is the light green tree. It has a feathery, splotchy look, and it's a nice addition to bring out the lushness of the grass. The only part that sort of confuses me is the teal/turquoise colored part in the right-hand side of the water. It can distract because the color jumps out at you as opposed to the natural colors of the trees and sky. Other than that, you've done a beautiful job. Landscapes seem to come naturally for you. Awesome job.

 Comment Written 03-May-2004

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reply by the author on 13-May-2004

thanks, that photo actually was not the finished product. that teal is gone and I actually added 3 geese and changed to canoe in lower left to red. its already sold so i cant post the updated picture. thanks again

Comment from WickedLizzie
Good composition, well executed, colors look great as does the perspective. This would look great hanging in someone's den. :) Nice job.

 Comment Written 03-May-2004

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reply by the author on 13-May-2004

thanks alot. i'm just starting out and the comments are an ego buster.

Comment from Papa
jlarson, this is certainly an impressive painting. I admire it immensely, and I have just the right spot for it in my living room. It is a true joy to be able to view such a fin work and to comment on it. Thank you for this pleasure. I love the magnificent colours you have created and your realistic brush strokes. You have created a beautiful scene. There are three things I see as flaws. That swatch at the top-most right, doesn't seem to fit. Towards the centre, just at the shore-line, there's a "block" of white that's distracting. And, the patch of blue on the lake ends too abruptly at its right. Nevertheless, jlarson, it is a wonderful painting,
Peace, Papa

 Comment Written 03-May-2004

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reply by the author on 13-May-2004

thanks, unfortunately this is not the finished product and all of the flaws have been taken care of but the picture is already sold so i cant post an updated picture. the teal color in lake is gone, canoe changed to red and 3 flying geese where added. thanks so much for the keen eye comments. they help

Comment from billran
Very soft and apealing. I think you did a great job. I like the factthat it is not overly detailed. Keeping it simple works more often than not. Again nice work!

 Comment Written 03-May-2004

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reply by the author on 13-May-2004

thanks alot,