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Storm Over the Beach

16 X 20 pastel on Ampersand Pastelbord

29 total reviews 
Comment from Malmax


I think you accomplished what you set out to do because that is what I love most about this painting. You can almost feel the water rushing in to the beach and the reflections in it are perfectly portrayed.
Your use of color has really captured these elements of light and texture in your work. I love the appearance of the sand and the soft light on the grass. Beautifully done and best of luck in the contest.
Malmax

 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so very much for your encouragement.
reply by Malmax on 03-May-2018
    you're welcome
Comment from Monica Morrell


Great scene! Really well executed. I am enjoying the view very much. I wish I was there right now.
Great color harmony. Well balanced.
A pleasure to view. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so very much, Monica. I appreciate it.
Comment from RJ Schiller


You have captured what you
visioned. Your pastel work is to be admired. The sky is falling into the sea. Fantastic contrast between sky, sea & beach. Pleasing composition

 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so very much for your generosity and kind words.
Comment from Minnie Kaye


I wish I had a 6 for this one.
This is absolutely fantabulous.
I love the different colors in your detailed clouds and your sky.The reflection of the clouds in the water is beautiful.
Your waves show grea movement in the water.
The beach is beautiful with the sand and the bushes.
A pleasure to view, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so much for your wonderful wishes and generous rating.
reply by Minnie Kaye on 03-May-2018
    You're welcome
Comment from Robert Davis


OH yeah. Dramatic beautiful sea and sky! I love the saturated colors and the detailed composition. The shore is well executed. Only slight criticism is that the horizon is close to central

 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so much for the stellar review. I appreciate it. I did set the horizon in the top third bit I may have to adjust a little. 5hanks again.
Comment from Nancy Montana


Well painted expression of a storm coning onto land. The sea is still calm, but the clouds tell the story in spades. I get the feeling that the tide is high because the plant are so close to the water. Very nice, great colors. Love the variety of blues. Thank you so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so very much for your generous review.
reply by Nancy Montana on 03-May-2018
    You are very welcome. It was my pleasure.
Comment from Jairos


OMG !! This one deserved a 8* Amazing piece of art, good initial impact, very good frame, like the lighting effect and combination of colors, the Depth are great, good work and best of luck on the contest, Jairos

 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so much Jaime. I appreciate your encouragement.
Comment from dalebraatz


What a wonderful first impression, love the colors and depth , like the way you have created action in the sky, the grass adds depth, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, and good luck in the contest, dale

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 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so much Dale. I appreciate your encouragement.
reply by dalebraatz on 03-May-2018
    My pleasure
Comment from alaskapat


Wonderful initial impact ! I love scenes with water! Beautiful work of art, very well created, nice foreground detail leading to the blue/ green water, the sky is moody and shows the light and dark areas very well, the light is picked up by some of the clouds and some of the clouds are creating shadows in the sky.this is really beautiful with energy and motion. Very well presented! Best to you in the contest!

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 Comment Written 03-May-2018


reply by the author on 03-May-2018
    Thank you so very much Pat. These contests are really good for pushing the creative envelope.