Reviews from

Green Odessy octopuss

Undersea shades of sunlit green rest on an octopus

9 total reviews 
Comment from GaliaG


Very nice paint of this lovely underwater creature

good technique, creativity and initial impact

good use of colors and tones

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
    Thank yoy.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
    Thank you. For review and rating
Comment from Dan Hancock


Good representation of an octopus, which is fully capable of being green in the wild. (They are masters at camouflage). Good usse of the rule of thirds, The background color allows the main subject to be accentuated. Well done.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
    Thank you for reviewing your comments much appreciated
reply by Dan Hancock on 05-Mar-2019
    You're welcome.
Comment from Christine Rohr


I try to pick out 1-2 pieces to review each day and yours looked so fun. I like how each artist creates their own unique style. The octopus is in one of my favorite color combinations of greens and blues. You have the perfect contrast colors and I like your highlights.
Great Entry & Good luck!

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 05-Mar-2019
    Thank you for your interesting comments and review. We often see them swimming near our boat in the Algarve and they are quite beautiful, but unfortunately I hate how some of the locals catch them then kill them on the spot.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Nice alliterative set!

Modified caricature series...
Verdant overtone!
Aptly captured for the contest theme...
An interesting initial impact.

Compact framing.
Just tad tight on left and lower tentacles.
Don't clip tips!
Still a great entry with crisp outlines...

Best of luck in the contest!


 Comment Written 04-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2019
    Thanks a lot. Good tips and welcome comments. My actual painting clipped the tips so will remember in future.
Comment from Lucas Sizov


Brenda, this is a great painting! Creative technique! Fantasticly cool combination of the colors! Excellent composition! I like to see the other paintings of this set: the Shark, the Seahorse and the Seal. And good luck in the contest! ! !

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2019
    Thanks Lucas for your review and welcome comments. I will eventually post the others in the set but for the next few days i am displaying a set which I believe at the moment has been stolen. I arranged a swap with another artist who confirmed receipt of mine and posting to me of hers but 6 weeks on they have not arrived. I may have been duped. Look out for my post and tell me if you would like to, what you think
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice image with tremendous shades of green. I like the composition but do not much like the pale fish swimming in the foreground. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2019
    Thank you for reviewing. Your comments are welcome and acknowledged
Comment from Mr Jones


it is a great picture indeed. lovely work and wonderful idea of trading cards. such an exciting series of artworks and loving the way you have crafted this, from the stated materials. so realistic movement in the water.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2019
    Thank you that is a great review and comments really appreciated.
Comment from Kelly Grant 2


This is a great piece! I love the detail work and definition in the octopus! Great color blending! Awesome job! I look forward to seeing more of your work!

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2019
    Thank you for your very complimentary review
Comment from alaskapat


Hi Brenda, the octopus has always fascinated me, you have created a beautuful octopus here with good shape and structure, and wonderful details throughout, I love the colors and appreciate how well you have applied them, the fish swimming in front of the octopus, give depth to this scene, and I love the bubbles too! Very well rendered and arranged, well presented!

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2019


reply by the author on 04-Mar-2019
    Thank you so much again for your comprehensive review. We see a lot of octopuss where our boat is. They are also a main menu item on the island. I love to see them swimming, they are quite fluid and beautifully.