Reviews from

Alcatraz

The soul of mother nature

39 total reviews 
Comment from Lucien van Oosten


First off, thank you for introducing me to, Octavio Ocampo, I looked up his work and found it very interesting in how he weaves the natural flowers into his compositions, as well as other objects and subjects.

I think you did an admirable job her in creating you piece honoring his style and the likeness of her is done very well.

I do think you could have not cut off the top of her head as much as you have. The colors are good and pastel feel of them is well balanced throughout the piece.
Nicely done.

Again thank you for the introduction.
Cheers.
Have a nice day.
Cheers.
Lucien

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 26-Jun-2020
    Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments and your especially for your critique. You are right. The framing is to tight. That teaches me to be more careful. I am the one always criticizing tight framings and then I do the same dumb mistake, but its to late to repair that. :o)
Comment from Jodi Kay


This is phenomenal work Cleo. Breathtaking to be honest. The colors are spectacular, framing and detail are just perfect. This is perfection at its finest, I would give this piece a 10 if I could. Bravo. Excellent job.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 26-Jun-2020
    Thank you so very much, Jodi! :o) :o) :o)
    Your comments and golden stars are a great encouragement for me!
Comment from MKFlood


love the soft feel in the colors. the facial is great. the details is great. the shading is excellent. the blend of the colors is awesome. the depth is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall cleo!

 Comment Written 25-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 25-Jun-2020
    Thank you very much for your encouraging and kind comments :o)
reply by MKFlood on 25-Jun-2020
    oh cleo i consider you as a master..(thumbs up)
reply by the author on 25-Jun-2020
    Thank you for the compliment! :o) :o) :o)
Comment from Brady Nielson


Hey Cleo!
I always enjoy viewing your work, your application of the colors is always spot on and they always look so soft. Really well created and presented and I appreciated your notes!

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 25-Jun-2020
    Thank you very much, Brady, for your encouraging comments :o)
reply by Brady Nielson on 25-Jun-2020
    No problem Cleo!
Comment from Sange


The Essence of Beauty, Elegance and peacefulness that is felt by viewing this lovely painting you created.
I like the softness of her facial features and the colors.
The Calla Lily is gorgeous with a touch of a glow to it.
Nice work Cleo Girl ;)

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2020
    Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments and your golden rating!!! :o) :o) :o)
Comment from iPhone7


This is really a beautiful work Cleo. I have seen Ocampo's works and they, like this one, are enigmatic and such a pleasure to view.

I love the soft pastel colors of this one as they give a sense of peace and tranquility. Easy to see why this one is an All Time Best.

Great work Cleo ~ Steve


 Comment Written 24-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2020
    Thank you vey much for your encouraging comments :o)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Creative concept in modification of a master piece. Imaginative presentation.
Impressive digital rendition. Very elegant.
Great lighting & framing.
Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2020
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review :o)
Comment from OpenroadFootprint


As soon as I saw this there was such a feeling of peace. I think not only in the subject matter, but also the colours chosen. The flow and the curves continue to add to that feeling. Beautiful work Cleo.

Keep creating,
Ann, OpenroadFootprint

 Comment Written 24-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2020
    Thank you very much, Ann! I appreciate your kind and encouraging review. :o)
Comment from nikman


An enjoyable yet puzzling image posted here! If you mean Alcatraz, the prison in the US then I have to wonder what you are trying to promote or project.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
    Thank you for your kind review.
    Don't be puzzled, I do not mean the prison. I mean the flower. A species of Lilies is called Alcatraz in southern Mexico and on some Caribbean islands. You can see the orange-yellow flower below. :o)
reply by nikman on 23-Jun-2020
    Got it! Please excuse my ignorance
reply by the author on 24-Jun-2020
    No problem! :o)
Comment from Kevin Williams


Excellent details of the face and flowers digitally painted here. Nice touch of shading and colors used. Nice fine strokes applied. Good work.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2020


reply by the author on 23-Jun-2020
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments :o)