Comment from Monica Morrell
Awesome wood sculpture. Nice you have honored him and captured it wonderfully in your digital image.
Great colors. A nice back story. Shows character and interest.
Well done!

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018

Thank you very much for your kind review. :o)

Comment from Sange
His expression on his face is priceless as if an Elephant walked into town!
I am always so amazed and impressed with your digital paintings Cleo.
The textures, tiny details colors are all so lovely. You did a great job on his eyes which draw us in.
Nice to have you back..you were missed.
:)

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018

Thank you very much for your kind review and for your heart warming welcome back.
I love your expression of "...as if a elephant walked into town!" You have a very good point there. You are a good observer. I spend indeed much attention to those eyes. It was the hardest part to paint those dark eyes. To give them expression was a challenge. :o)

reply by Sange on 07-Apr-2018

I was wondering, do you use a mouse or do you a mouse to guide digital paint brush?

reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018

No, I do not use a mouse. I guide the digital paint brush with my fingers on a pad. I also use a raster which divides the painting into several squares and then blow up the squares when I paint the details. Its similar to the technique I used for outdoor wall-paintings. :o)

Comment from Mr Jones
really an awesome carving and great translation. fantastic in the way you have depicted this fine figure. you have to love his expression and fine dress. typical cowboy style of the region. really great to see you back here and with such brilliant work.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and your heart warming welcome greeting. My ears are blushing red.
I am happy to see you on line too. :o)

reply by Mr Jones on 08-Apr-2018

yes i'm sure everyone glad you are back posting.

reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018

Everyone including myself. :o)

Comment from GaliaG
impressive digital paint, love it

good technique, creativity and initial impact

good artist notes about the statue origin

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2018

Thank you very much Galia for another encouraging review.
I apologize for not reviewing your work lately. I will try to catch up after my absence from FAR as fast as possible. :

Comment from dalebraatz
What a wonderful and creative work here, like the colors and details and depth you have created here, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2018

Thank you very much, I appreciate your kind and encouraging comments. :o)

reply by dalebraatz on 06-Apr-2018

Your welcome

reply by the author on 08-Apr-2018

:o) :o) :o)

Comment from Alveria
Nice. I like the red colored shirt and deep blue pants. The colors pop against the nice neutral tones of the background. You did a nice job painting this figure to look like carved wood. Nice touch standing him on a tree stump, adds interest. Nice artist notes too. Well done. ~Alveria

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Indeed, an intriguing facial reaction.
Startled expression.
Great story telling factor.
There must be something that caused him to react that way.
Cool cowboy attire.
Striking saturated colors against a plain off white backdrop--popping the digi image prominently.

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. I am sure there is something why he acts this way, but I do not know what it is. :o)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Cleo,
A beautiful picture of this wood carving with it's wide eyed look & his unique looking whiskers & his hands on hips. I've no idea how you created this but what ever you did the result is beautiful.
Susan

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2018

Thank you Susan, I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. :o)

Comment from alaskapat
This is awesome! I love the wood carvings! This old farm hand with his denim jeans and red shirt with vest and cowboy hat up on the tree stump is very well presented with nice detail throughout and great colors too! I like this in the vertical arrangement , this was fun to view!

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2018

Thank you, I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. :o)

Comment from Linda Wetzel
You really achieved the rustic texture of the original wood in this digital composition. I like the almost impasto thickness of your brush strokes and the light source you chose.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2018

I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. Thank you. :o)