Reviews from

Eternal Beauty II

Oil painting of a reclining femal nude.

29 total reviews 
Comment from Marjorie C. Sanchez


Hi Carl.For me as an artist, it is ok if there's no warning sign.All artists usually have a nude painting session and some nude photography.I guess all of us here are well professional enough for that kind of nudityð???anyway I like the painting because it's my weakness to draw anatomy involved.

 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments Marjorie. While I agree with you about nudity I use the warning because the site provides it and I don't want to make any mistakes.
Comment from jesuel


That's awesome yup she has eternal beauty the skin tones are beautiful the figure is perfect and the background the perfect color fine work here

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from karen zima


Very lovely artwork and great contest entry. This is done in all earth tones that work well in the artwork. The woman is quite lovely and posed in a way that shows off her human form well. All the proportions and shading are done well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 30-Jan-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from avmurray


I think this is a beautiful act painting Carl, and especially the hands are well done, because I know how difficult it is to get them right. I also like very much the brown and black background an the lovely hues of the skin.

Personally I would have preferred this painting without the carpet, but I fully appreciate that this is a matter of taste. This is however done paying very good attention to details, and the face has such a sensual expression. The brush strokes are perfect with a good flow, and you have used high lights in an excellent way.

And, before I forget, the anatomy of the body is perfect, and the format and framing of the painting is perfect. The woman has got a perfect placement on the canvas.

Indeed a lovely and well done painting Carl.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 29-Jan-2018
    Thank you very much for the six star vote, your comments and the thought you gave in your comments.
reply by avmurray on 30-Jan-2018
    You are more than welcome Carl.
Comment from Joyce GR


This is a fantastic painting,which certainly depicts the topic precisely. This female body is so beautifully done, smoothness ,contours in all the right places. There is no indecency. I have given you my first six star!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 29-Jan-2018
    Thank you very much for your six star vote and your comments. The Eternal Beauty post has the explanation about why I decided to do a few nude female paintings in the first place within the first paragraph. I appreciate your comment about no indecency. Had any element of indecency been introduced in any of my female nude paintings, I would have failed to achieve my goal with doing the paintings. Thank you for letting me know I succeeded.
reply by Joyce GR on 29-Jan-2018
reply by Joyce GR on 30-Jan-2018
    You?re welcome and deserving.
Comment from Monica Morrell


You are so very talented! Your skin tones are amazing! Your proportions exceptional! Truly a top notch artist. I salute you. I am honored to have the opportunity to view your work!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments, although while I don't want to disregard or belittle your opinion and honored by what you have said, I must say I feel I don't deserve such elevated words. I still have so much to learn and so much to do with very little time left to do it to present what is in my mind's eye. Again, thank you.
Comment from Mr Jones


this is indeed such a fantastic and well depicted picture. full of lovely and loving details. the paintings is very professional in every aspect. at first it looks like she is being presented on a plate but looking truly gorgeous.

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your comments.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Wow! A superb painting highlighting the beauty of the woman's body! Excellent form: shadow, color, and tonal range has created dimension.Skillful composition: well-defined center of interest perfectly framed to accentuate the theme of the human form!Bravo!!A potential winning entry for the contest.Good luck!


 Comment Written 28-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 28-Jan-2018
    Thank you for your six star review and your detailed review.
Comment from MKFlood


i realize that im old when the only female that will lay on her back for me waiting is my dog wanting a belly scratch...sad huh?
wink..lol...very awesome work carl. the body form and language is excellent. the shading is excellent. the depth is excellent. the details is excellent. the facial expression is excellent. the blend of color is awesome. the creation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. so very creative and awesome work overall(clapping)

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2018
    Thank you very much for the six star vote and your humor along with your critique. And LOL back at you. I have entered the Elephant stage of life.
Comment from TBI John


Carl , this is an amazing piece of art .
I have a new found respect for you and Portrait Artists after attempting my first serious portrait .
In fact your advice was all serious Artists should paint a nude . That advise has been stuck in my head .
Your painting .
Stunning !
Anatomical perfect .
The musculature is outstanding .
I love the arm , hands and feet . The highlights are excellent as well as the shading .
The composition and presentation are a step above .
I definitely see and appreciate your time and work ethic .
My only regret is I don't have a six for your piece .
The best of luck with the contest and thank you for sharing .

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2018


reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018
    Thank you for your five star vote and your review. I suggest you take another look at your painting 'She is an Artist'. You have a serious underpainting in play here. It has great potential to be a contender if it is properly finished. I know you know what I mean because you have already seen it in your mind but suffered from impatience and self doubt.
reply by TBI John on 26-Jan-2018
    Unfortunately as you know you can over work watercolors especially the paper .
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2018
    Well, that is true. That is the second reason I don't do watercolors.
reply by TBI John on 26-Jan-2018