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Softly Heart Strings Sing

A concert violinist expresses her musical passion

19 total reviews 
Comment from Linda Bickston


I admire your approach to art. The fact that you wait until you feel you have learned enough to attempt the piece. This is a wonderful work. The proportions are spot on and that is the hardest part of any work.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2025
    Thank you Linda for your comments and rating. I appreciate both.
Comment from Ray Gordon


Carl. nice to see you ventured back to FAR and your beautiful presentation of a violinist showing her talent. The flesh tones are just right. Your use of the black background is just like the concert scene as the violist stands for her solo. Very nice. Thank you for sharing this fine piece and the best of luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2025
    Thank you for your comments and your rating. I appreciate both.
reply by Ray Gordon on 17-Feb-2025
    You are welcome Carl. Ray
Comment from MKFlood


been a long time Carl! Glad your back!(thumbs up). cool creation. the facial is great. the body form and language is great. the Violins form is great. the shading is great. the blend of the colors is great. the details is great. the depth is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2025
    Thank you for your comments and rating. I appreciate both. It is such a pleasure for me to have my work so favorably accepted.
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very lovely official present of here of this beautiful young woman playing the violin. I can hear that sweet music coming from her instrument. Love the background that you used to highlight your subject. Well done. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2025
    Thank your for your comments and rating. I appreciate both.
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition, together with interesting notes too! Your fine and classical composition gives us an enjoyable view of that beautiful musician. Colours, textures and tones are fine. Well painted and good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2025
    Thank you for your comments and rating. I appreciate both. While I have not posted for a while, I have been busy studying, practicing and developing. I learned a lot doing this painting. I am sure it will show in the next one I do.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


What an eye-capturing painting.! The intricacy of the painting speaks volumes about the artist's skill and vision. The violinist's love of music captures the essence of human emotion . Well done. Here's my SIX for you! Cheers!

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2025
    Again, thank you for your comments and rating. While I have not posted in a while, I have not been idle. I have been busy practicing, studying and developing.
Comment from Jewell McChesney


This is a beautiful piece of art done in oils. The woman's features are stunning and her skintone is silky. This is an image that evokes emotion and has a great nuance. I can imagine the tune coming from her instrument as she plays with passion.

 Comment Written 17-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 17-Feb-2025
    Thank you for your comments and rating. I appreciate both.
Comment from Phyllis Marconi


You have done an amazing job! That is my goal to be able to paint people. I am still trying to master animals. The details, colors, shadows and highlights of your work are very nice. I cannot wait to see your next project. Thank you for sharing.

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 Comment Written 16-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2025
    Thank you for your comments and rating. I appreciate both.
Comment from Devonte Baker


Oh my goodness. The detail on the painting is gorgeous. The detail, style, painting., the strokes. Everything is perfect! Beautifully done, thank you for sharing!

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 Comment Written 16-Feb-2025


reply by the author on 16-Feb-2025
    Thank you for your rating and comments. I appreciate both.