PTSD, THE unspoken fear
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Comment from rogere3852
Good Morning Diane
I was scanning through random images and your picture stopped me dead. Great initial impact.
The background is very good and I struggled to see the small window at the right top.
I like that your signature is at the lower right and small in size so it does not challenge your subject.
But most of all I like your subject. Skin tone and light are very nice. The expression on the ladies face is a bold story in unhappiness. I like her face structure and blue eyes and full lips. The posture of her body and her hands are very well presented.
Just a really good presentation.
Roger
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Good Morning Diane
I was scanning through random images and your picture stopped me dead. Great initial impact.
The background is very good and I struggled to see the small window at the right top.
I like that your signature is at the lower right and small in size so it does not challenge your subject.
But most of all I like your subject. Skin tone and light are very nice. The expression on the ladies face is a bold story in unhappiness. I like her face structure and blue eyes and full lips. The posture of her body and her hands are very well presented.
Just a really good presentation.
Roger
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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thank you Roger. I'm so glad you stopped by to view this. It's a subject matter that seems to be all over the place with vets but not in other situations. Its a horrible illness that the person faces and I had hoped that I portrayed it in the right light.
thank you again for your kind review
lynnkah
Comment from lyncia2005
Great piece.
My son also has this from being in the Military.
Love the symbolism.
Great attention to details.
Good use of colors.
Nicely done!
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reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Great piece.
My son also has this from being in the Military.
Love the symbolism.
Great attention to details.
Good use of colors.
Nicely done!
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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it seems we have so many coming back from war that suffer with the anguish and nightmares that they had hoped they left behind. PTSD comes in so many different forms, once thought of just being Military is now known to be a common tragic illness among the general population. with all the crime that we face, no doubt there are more that suffer in silence and refuse to let anyone know.
thank you for your review. there is help for the military vet. My husband is one from 26 years in service and has been in every major war campaign since the end of Vietnam. I hope your son is getting help through the VA, they are there and he shouldn't suffer alone.
thanks again lyncia
lynnkah
Comment from Geokat
You deserve so much more than a five for this wonderful piece. Your artwork is tremendous and the message you send is there to see. PTSD is very much thought of with regard to returning warriors, but it has many faces engulfing the lives of others as well. All the best to your family. This is a very moving piece of art.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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You deserve so much more than a five for this wonderful piece. Your artwork is tremendous and the message you send is there to see. PTSD is very much thought of with regard to returning warriors, but it has many faces engulfing the lives of others as well. All the best to your family. This is a very moving piece of art.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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thank you Geokat. this was an emotional piece for me to paint and the poem that Barb Hornegisaspca from fan story had used this paining for added such deep feelings to it that I cried for hours knowing that this is what my daughter feels on a daily basis. We have too much crime and abuse, and not enough help for the victims. Its odd how our justice system protects the criminal but does nothing for it's victims. As the criminal gets to watch TV, work out daily, his or her victim suffers. okay guess I'm on my soap box, sorry.
thank you for seeing in this painting the emotion I was going for.
lynnkah
Comment from trailblazer101
Hey!
You're back!
Good on you mate.
Liked this but must say it was the prose that went with it that caught my attention.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Hey!
You're back!
Good on you mate.
Liked this but must say it was the prose that went with it that caught my attention.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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LOL, I have been away for awhile and rarely on this site anymore. I do check in to view the wonderful work I see from other artist and occasional post, so glad you got to catch this one. I'm glad the words caught your attention to view this.
did you notice that my female is from a 3D program? I still can't figure most of it out, but I can pose them and then take them to my favorite program, twisted brush and paint the rest, they are always nude when I take them from the 3d program , I have to keep my grandson off of my computer because I have too many nude female figures in my reference file LOL.
thanks again
lynn
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Well they are rather naked when you buy them, now aren't they. After a while we're so busy posing them, tweaking things and getting the eyes and lips and expressions right that we hardly notice anything else. :>)
Glad to see you're working 3D though. When I'm working on this site the comments make me feel like a freak. Hey, it's the way things are done now.
I'm too busy right now to post anything or even make an illustration for my novels. Will maybe work at taking one of my prose novels and making it into an e-book this winter. Dunno how many pix will be in it though. The print edition took me weeks for about 12 illustrations.
Nice to hear from you.
Trails
Comment from donkeyoatey
OMG..this is so sad, and so graphic, you make the viewer feel the fear AND the chains, this is an amazing piece, full of emotion and full of sadness. I do not have the words to express how this made me feel. Donkeyoatey
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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OMG..this is so sad, and so graphic, you make the viewer feel the fear AND the chains, this is an amazing piece, full of emotion and full of sadness. I do not have the words to express how this made me feel. Donkeyoatey
Comment Written 07-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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thank you my friend. Your review really touched me, it made me realize I did justice for those who suffer from this illness like my daughter. the six rating is deeply appreciated but your words mean so much more.
thank you deeply
Diane..Lynn
Comment from M. Celeste
Very compelling piece. You have shown a glimpse into what the suffering must be like. I like the almost invisible chains that keep the victim bound to the disease. The expression speaks volumes even without the picture in her mind. Very nice depiction. Thank you for sharing and keeping PTSD in the forefront.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Very compelling piece. You have shown a glimpse into what the suffering must be like. I like the almost invisible chains that keep the victim bound to the disease. The expression speaks volumes even without the picture in her mind. Very nice depiction. Thank you for sharing and keeping PTSD in the forefront.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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thank you deeply for taking the time to review this piece. Your words let me know that I at least hit a little of what the victims of this illness go through daily
thank you again
lynnkah
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Very welcome.
Comment from Ed Parmiter
Stunning graphic image,,intention of a very worthy cause ,,,brings it to light with a caring and heartfelt purpose ,,i believe it has more properties,,and not be bridled as a singular image,,it shows emotions in ways of understanding and hope to other causes as well ,,,very different and very well done ,,,thanks
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Stunning graphic image,,intention of a very worthy cause ,,,brings it to light with a caring and heartfelt purpose ,,i believe it has more properties,,and not be bridled as a singular image,,it shows emotions in ways of understanding and hope to other causes as well ,,,very different and very well done ,,,thanks
Comment Written 07-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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thank you Ed for such a kind review and seeing more in this than just one cause. this type of fear, anguish, and sadness comes in many forms. thank you again
lynnkah
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very welcome ,,,really like your creations,,,feel free to comment on mine anytime,,,,cheers,,ed,,aka,,Tripp
Comment from Angelheart The First
You don't know how great it is that you are posting work. Whether or not you believe it, your work is missed by many. This is an excellent rendition of the subject and my bet says that this will be used by more than a few on Fanstory.
Great job girl~
Angelheart :)
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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You don't know how great it is that you are posting work. Whether or not you believe it, your work is missed by many. This is an excellent rendition of the subject and my bet says that this will be used by more than a few on Fanstory.
Great job girl~
Angelheart :)
Comment Written 07-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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thank you my friend and thank you for promoting it. miss you girl
Cincinnati
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You're so welcome and gosh I miss you being here at the site with me. I think we talked about that and I hope you know what I was trying to get across. I'll be calling you later today L.B. :)
Comment from BirdsEyeView
very expressive, emotional filled with detail, tone and color of the compositions story. well presented and imagery sharp, nice work. the clarity of work strong and effective. BEV
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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very expressive, emotional filled with detail, tone and color of the compositions story. well presented and imagery sharp, nice work. the clarity of work strong and effective. BEV
Comment Written 07-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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thank you BEV for a kind review, it means a lot that you took the time to review this
lynnkah
Comment from booklotto
Awesome rendered art on a subject that has affected so many in the armed services, back in the states at home when trama/drama has harmed us here on earth. I also suffer from this. I grew up with my father who served in 2 wars. Whether it is what I mentioned here or other ways of trama/drama crimes, wars, violence and in hate/love circumstances many suffer with the after affects. I am happy to review and confirm back to you, that you did a "GREAT WORK HERE" and I am proud of you to draw this out of the painful areas of our lives. Well done!
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Awesome rendered art on a subject that has affected so many in the armed services, back in the states at home when trama/drama has harmed us here on earth. I also suffer from this. I grew up with my father who served in 2 wars. Whether it is what I mentioned here or other ways of trama/drama crimes, wars, violence and in hate/love circumstances many suffer with the after affects. I am happy to review and confirm back to you, that you did a "GREAT WORK HERE" and I am proud of you to draw this out of the painful areas of our lives. Well done!
Comment Written 07-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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your words have brought tears to my eyes. When I am able to do a piece of work that someone 'gets where I'm coming from' and can say it with such perfection as you have done, it humbles me in more ways that you'll ever imagine. Our world has so much hurt and suffering, to see anyone go through this is heartbreaking to watch, especially when its a loved one. I hope your trying to seek help for this horrible binding pain. It is amazing how much help there is for the vet that suffers from this, and as well there should be; however there is little help for those in the community that suffer. take care of your self and thank you for your review
lynnkah
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I have spoken on PTSD since 1990 in my community, due to sharing my stories with abused women, homeless women/children and college students in Human Resources.
Yes, I have had a life time of war right here in Oregon, all my life! As I said, my father scared us at times as he re-lived his wars! Mother was so destroyed being married to him. All 10 kids they had were harmed. Sad. And as adults, we even entered into marriages that harmed us, due to our up bring. I am sure we were highly dysfunctional! We had internal wars as well as others, and it seemed that out of 10 kids, I gained the fastest way to heal, and that was by reading the Bible, allowing the words to change me and grow up with Father God, loving Jesus and staying in that faith. I still have body memories, but I am not in a war now, but my body releases the memories as I read God's Loving Words. Let go, allow the change in the mind and the body with follow, but also, we have the soul, which has to be retrained, by believing God's words, trusting Him at all times, even when the knees are knocking! Pent up emotions are displaced, so we must have God's word change us back to normal. God's normal takes time, as He is so gentle. Our souls were dumping grounds! Satan came to steal, kill and destroy! But, he lied! Never give up your belief to trust God with healing emotions! I am set in place with the Lord. Even if I do have some shaky moments, so what, and it gets better and better every year. Very hard to get out of your own prison, but even harder to free up yourself from what others have locked you into. I had to stop living in shame. Isolations are a stronghold. God never gave us a spirit of fear. Fear is a lie! Trust is a truth. Give all on God's altar thru Jesus, and quicky he comes and does miracles. Believe. Shall is the strongest word, EVER! He shall deliver you! I had to learn this, took myself out of a fake prison and walk free! I am here to share and teach and love God!
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you have such a deep conviction that is so rare these days and so nice to hear. My son is a youth pastor and has been in the ministry all of his adult life now at 40 years old he now teaches high school and college kids. My daughter has a strong belief in God but her wounds are fresh. she has had a lot of trauma not just an abusive spouse but some horrible crimes committed against her by others And our justice system never protected her which makes things harder for her. she has to still deal with the man that put her in a wheelchair because they have kids together, her prayers are always to keep her strong for her children. I know and have to believe that someday she will be where you are today. She feels her faith is weak but if anyone knew the horrors that she has had to endure In her life, and to still have faith in a loving God, her faith is stronger than even she realizes. your words really touched me because just before I read this, she had called and not doing well. Keep her in your prayers. Thank you for letting me hear your 'soap box also LOL" it's good to hear positive things in life.
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I have come out of incest, rapes, domestic violence, family crimes, injustice by courts when a rapist was an officer of the court. U.S. Coast Guard since the many years of rape by him and unknown until I yelled RAPE! I had 3 kids and a husband. My husband left me and the kids. I was married into a Political Family of a Senator of Texas. His brother was my husband. So, even after Grand Jury I was told to get a life, move on and since that, this is why I have talked, screamed, preached, and help others. So, it is a list here and oh so much more to say, but so that you know my horror, please be encouraged! There are no short cuts! Yes, I do pray deeply!