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Eternal Beauty II

Oil painting of a reclining femal nude.

29 total reviews 
Comment from Envision


Your work is always incredible and well thought out. You really have mastered the skin tones in such a fantastic way. Every part of her body looks realistic, and your attention to the direction of light and the placement of shadows is remarkable.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 28-Feb-2018
    Thank you very much for your six star review and your comments especially since you reviewed it while not being promoted.
Comment from nature rules


Yes... I do enjoy this painting very much. And I thank you for your artist notes.. I am happy to hear the intrigue in your words as you experiment a bit with something new for you. And I can't wait to see what your subjects will be next.

Your talented hand with your brushes has rendered a beautiful image...a framer. I'm sure you model would love a copy of this! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018
    Think you for your five star vote and your comments. And, I can't wait to see what I do next as I have absolutely no idea what will pop up.
reply by nature rules on 23-Feb-2018
    Laughing out loud!! That is the way of a true artist!
Comment from Raoul D'Harmental


Hi Carl

This is a stunning piece of art and apologies for being out of sixes. Excellent proportions and lighting and I like how the model's pose helps to accentuate her curves whilst keeping her modest. Good luck in the contest! R

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018
    Kind of nice a person cannot run out of five stars. Thanks for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from bd shutterspeed


Absolutely wonderful, tones perfect and the thick thighs are a must in eternal beauty love the pose, her waste is perfect again great feel in the composition . Just one thing, I know I am no one in particular but in the eyes view should not the beauty be from within so the face is pleased ? ( just a question) She is extremely beautiful but the face . . . seems not to be not so her internal bliss, I'm not sure if I am saying that right. This is a beauty. honest . Just something. hmm. . . Do have a great day , you are fantastic! . Bev :)

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018
    Thank you very much for your six star vote and you comments. I think I understand what you are saying about the eyes and the facial expression. I considered making the facial expression somewhat along the concept you are trying to express but rejected it as I felt it would introduce an element of sexual seduction that I did not want in the painting. I wanted an expression more in tune with simple acceptance of self being and being involved with inner thoughts that are private and personal, not to be revealed to the world. I hope this explanation helps with understanding my rejection of the expression you are trying to say.
Comment from Chivas777


Incredible detail... the skin color, facial features, and muscle definition all look amazingly realistic as if it was a photograph vs a painting.
5 ��
Beautifully well done.

Chivas777

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from David Ruhl


Well Carl, you just got my last 6 of the week. I don't usually review 'nudes' (I like looking at them, but rarely have anything to say). But this is just so good and so real that I just had to let you know. You're right about the skin-tones and color, they are perfect. A beautiful work of art - well done!

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2018
    Thank you very much for your six star vote and your comments. It pleases me when others enjoy my work.
Comment from alaskapat


This is a beautiful work of art, she's a beautiful lady, in a playful pose nice detail throughout , perfect colors and tones, beautiful detail in her dark hair. This is testament to your ability and talent, it's impressive !

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments even though this is posted on the second page.
Comment from eileen0204


Carl, I'm not really a fan of Erotic art, but there is no denying that you have a beautiful piece here.

Your form is perfection for the female body.

You can truly see how well you do your craft and it is just amazing.

I applaud you.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments. I also am not a fan of erotic art. I am not a fan of any art that is exploitative, abusive or demeaning in any fashion. So many people make the mistake that looking at a nude woman is erotic. It is not. It is looking at beauty. I don't think I have ever seen an erotic ancient Greek statue. If there are any, I have missed it because of the simple beauty of the work. Just read this erotic definition to get the feel of what I am not attempting to do with painting nudes.

    e·rot·ic [É?Ë?rädik]

    ADJECTIVE
    of, relating to, or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
    SYNONYMS: sexy · sexually arousing · sexually stimulating · titillating · suggestive · pornographic · sexually explicit · lewd · smutty · hard-core · soft-core · dirty · racy · risqué · ribald · naughty · sexual · sensual · amatory · seductive · alluring · tantalizing · blue · X-rated · steamy · raunchy · bootylicious.

    Thank you for your applause. I am so pleased that so many people see this as a beautiful painting that is not erotic.
reply by eileen0204 on 19-Feb-2018
    :) you are so welcomed.
Comment from ArtistCharles


Beautiful work. Well done nude without being overly erotic or salacious. I love some of the tonality in the piece. You have captured he musculature and body shaping very well. Good use of light and shadow. Well seen.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from Life is but a dream.


Carl, of all the human forms I've seen painted on this site, this human form is simply sensational. It is picture perfect realism and that is why I'm drawn to it.

Not only is it picture perfect, the detail is realistic showing wonderful shadowing that emphasizes musculature of the human form, the shadow light is perfect. The dimensional aspects are rock solid the head to torso ratio dead on, the pose complicated yet well executed.

Your background in darkness only highlights the beautiful woman on the rug...the detail in her hair, the detail in the eye...good heavens you have a gift and may you continue to grow in it.

The pose is evocative without being provocative, it is sensual with respectability.

I know as an artist you would like to know how your could improve, which areas need help....sorry this is dynamite and I am so happy to give you a 6 and tell you that you will do well in this contest. You have my vote!

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thank you for your six star vote and all of your comments. I really appreciate your descriptions of how I presented this form as it is how I strive to present a female nude painting. I think my reasons are spelled out best in the first paragraph of Eternal Beauty on this site. So, again thank you.