Incoming Tide
The incoming tide is overflowing an ancient reef.27 total reviews
Comment from wallypete
I know nothing and then some about digital art. It's pretty obvious that you know one heck of a lot about it. Fantastic work.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2011
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I know nothing and then some about digital art. It's pretty obvious that you know one heck of a lot about it. Fantastic work.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2011
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2011
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Thank you :-) ; that was one of my first paintings with that program. [It's really not that good. I was just learning it back than]. It's done pretty much like real traditional painting. I even chose what [digital-] paper or canvas I chose. It's just that I move the brushes now with my fingers on the mouse pad without splattering paint around me. I started tom paint digital when it got to complicated to get the traditional materials down here.
Comment from LadyA
I am fascinated by the way this painting moves, and stops - I can see the movement of the water, the tide flowing in... and yet, in another way, when I see it as shapes, it becomes an interesting, flowing abstract. It keeps me looking.
I think perhaps if the rocks were more detailed and concrete against the soft focus of the moving water, it might not happen... but I don't know that I'd like that better. Beautiful, soft, mellow colors, beautiful work.
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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I am fascinated by the way this painting moves, and stops - I can see the movement of the water, the tide flowing in... and yet, in another way, when I see it as shapes, it becomes an interesting, flowing abstract. It keeps me looking.
I think perhaps if the rocks were more detailed and concrete against the soft focus of the moving water, it might not happen... but I don't know that I'd like that better. Beautiful, soft, mellow colors, beautiful work.
Comment Written 12-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much. You are right on. The stones are not defined in purpose and the reality her includes a little bit of an surreal touch. Sometimes when the light is right it looks that way in nature. The stones are slick with the salt and wet but don't reflect light on a cloudy morning. So shadows also creeping between.
Comment from Snapdecisions
Its a fabulous detailed piece of Digi Art that you have presented here , and I admire your Skills in this field in producing this very eye catching Tidal subject , All credit to you , Wonderful Work , Trev
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Its a fabulous detailed piece of Digi Art that you have presented here , and I admire your Skills in this field in producing this very eye catching Tidal subject , All credit to you , Wonderful Work , Trev
Comment Written 11-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Your review is very much appreciated.
Comment from THUNDER1
This is fantastic! What were your settings in order to give that slow spooky look? This is a once in a lifetime catch. Thanks for sharing, God bless,
THUNDER1
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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This is fantastic! What were your settings in order to give that slow spooky look? This is a once in a lifetime catch. Thanks for sharing, God bless,
THUNDER1
Comment Written 11-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much for your kind review. I have to disappoint you. That is not a photo but a painting, Truth I used several photos of our reef on a dark and stormy day as reference, the picture is the invention of my imagination. I guess the spooky look is do to the colors I used.
Comment from ardefra1
this is nice. i like the smoothness of the water. good center of interest the water breaking onto the rocks. good creativity in presentation as you thought this up. good technical excellence to put it together. good story telling ability as the water will keep breaking on the rocks and make them smooth after a while. just like the water.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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this is nice. i like the smoothness of the water. good center of interest the water breaking onto the rocks. good creativity in presentation as you thought this up. good technical excellence to put it together. good story telling ability as the water will keep breaking on the rocks and make them smooth after a while. just like the water.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I used several of my photos as reverence but the scape is an invention of my imagination.
Comment from Alexemch
You have certainly captured the rage of the sea when it is whipped by the wind.Like how it is coming over the rocks like a sheet at the back and then splashing over the reefs in the foreground which looks so very natural. Well done and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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You have certainly captured the rage of the sea when it is whipped by the wind.Like how it is coming over the rocks like a sheet at the back and then splashing over the reefs in the foreground which looks so very natural. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much. Yes I tried to make it natural, I studied the water and used several photos as reference.
Comment from Rachel Lefebvre
Very very nicely done!! I love the water flowing over the rock.. looks so soft :) Excellent visual impact and beautiful presentation!
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Very very nicely done!! I love the water flowing over the rock.. looks so soft :) Excellent visual impact and beautiful presentation!
Comment Written 10-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind review.
Comment from Gteneyckhunt
I feel that this should be first crack of dawn. the sun not quite up. the mist is strong in the chilly air of a new day's dawn. Lovely painting. Gretchen
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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I feel that this should be first crack of dawn. the sun not quite up. the mist is strong in the chilly air of a new day's dawn. Lovely painting. Gretchen
Comment Written 10-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you Gretchen, You are right on. It is the first crack of dawn.
Comment from blackell
Nice feel of the water spilling over the rocks. The wave is spilling too rather than breaking.. The light and darks are good and very dramatic, but the wave feels too solid. I think it would feel more like a wave if there was some ocean green in it. That way it would have some light coming through and not look so solid.
Margo
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Nice feel of the water spilling over the rocks. The wave is spilling too rather than breaking.. The light and darks are good and very dramatic, but the wave feels too solid. I think it would feel more like a wave if there was some ocean green in it. That way it would have some light coming through and not look so solid.
Margo
Comment Written 10-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you Margo. The ocean green is a good idea but look at the sky, cloudy allover. It is an dark and stormy day. Light isn't coming through; Light in the waves would be not right I think. Am I wrong?
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No you are right,and that is why it is dark. I see it is not as dark as the rocks,and still feels like water.
Margo
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Thank you for your kind reply Margo. I think I have chosen the wrong day, I should have taken one with sun light. I will the next time.
Comment from Highfive
there is a sense of timeless beauty in the ocean, especially the white waters rushing over large rocks to a place it knows. the rock gives the viewer a sense of security, white the powerful white makes you want to venture into its powerful grasp. excellent prespective that allows the viewer to wonder and image the rest really works nicely in this painting. very nice painting, very powerful.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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there is a sense of timeless beauty in the ocean, especially the white waters rushing over large rocks to a place it knows. the rock gives the viewer a sense of security, white the powerful white makes you want to venture into its powerful grasp. excellent prespective that allows the viewer to wonder and image the rest really works nicely in this painting. very nice painting, very powerful.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2010
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Thank you so much for ypour thoughtful review.