The Girl Next Door
16 X 16 Guache on Watercolor Paper29 total reviews
Comment from Elena S.
I like it. I have to admire that you push yourself and your skills to improve. You never know when you will find a method or genre you happen to be good at. When I read how you did your painting the first thing I thought was you were making a quilt with paint. Cool!
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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I like it. I have to admire that you push yourself and your skills to improve. You never know when you will find a method or genre you happen to be good at. When I read how you did your painting the first thing I thought was you were making a quilt with paint. Cool!
Comment Written 20-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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I never thought of it as a quilt but it could be used as a pattern. Thank you so much.
Comment from cleo85
This is an interesting experimental piece. I admit that I am not in favor of the coloring style, but the planes of the body are indeed well studied. The proportions of the face are exact. The composition is balanced. The girl is well placed into the frame. The coloring style of face and background reminds me of early trends of abstract art.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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This is an interesting experimental piece. I admit that I am not in favor of the coloring style, but the planes of the body are indeed well studied. The proportions of the face are exact. The composition is balanced. The girl is well placed into the frame. The coloring style of face and background reminds me of early trends of abstract art.
Comment Written 20-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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Thank you so much Cleo. I still do not like this piece. It is too far out of my comfort zone. I am going to try it again but not use such vivid colors and try not to make the planes quite so geometric.
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You're very welcome. I think its a good idea to smooth out the planes and soften the color. I think it would look better. :o)
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Thank you.
Comment from David Ruhl
Wow Linda! This is one of those images where people will either love it or hate it. I love the abstract design, and the use of bold colors, and I think you captured the form of the human face very well. On the other hand, I don't think I would like to see that face in person! Good luck in the contest.
Dave
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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Wow Linda! This is one of those images where people will either love it or hate it. I love the abstract design, and the use of bold colors, and I think you captured the form of the human face very well. On the other hand, I don't think I would like to see that face in person! Good luck in the contest.
Dave
Comment Written 20-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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Lol. Nor would I. I am still not real fond of this image. It was really way out of m6 comfort zone. Perhaps it will grow on me. Thank you for such a kind review.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
WOW I can tell you that this one would have been by far the winner of the color contest , Stunning idea and composition , excellent portrait from a different kind - she is recognizable and the way you applied the color in her face is just artistically excellent - even her position looking back over her shoulder is something different in a portrait presentation - awesome detail work - well done Linda
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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WOW I can tell you that this one would have been by far the winner of the color contest , Stunning idea and composition , excellent portrait from a different kind - she is recognizable and the way you applied the color in her face is just artistically excellent - even her position looking back over her shoulder is something different in a portrait presentation - awesome detail work - well done Linda
Comment Written 20-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very much for your fine review, Suzanne.
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you are most welcome Linda
Comment from MKFlood
lol..so very cool. the facial expression is cute. the blend of the color is good. the details is good. the facial expression is interesting. the shading is good. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and good job overall.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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lol..so very cool. the facial expression is cute. the blend of the color is good. the details is good. the facial expression is interesting. the shading is good. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and good job overall.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you very much. This piece was way out of my comfort zone...not my usual flowers and beaches, lol. I am still not sure I like it.
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well its colorful and unique but im sure you will play around with it to make this style even cooler..wink
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I am thinking of doing Zebras next...hmmmm.
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try it..who says a zebra cant be colorful..wink
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Lol.
Comment from ArtistCharles
Very interesting approach to a human form image. You have used the medium well. You have also made a statement about how complex we all are. That the face may be our visual image but it hides many plains and levels of our real self. Good co;or and good basic image.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Very interesting approach to a human form image. You have used the medium well. You have also made a statement about how complex we all are. That the face may be our visual image but it hides many plains and levels of our real self. Good co;or and good basic image.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thanks a million for such a swell review, Charles. This was way out of my comfort zone.
Comment from Stringbean
A good an unique entry into the Human Form Contest and best wishes. Beautiful vibrant color palette with good facial features and expression. I like the storytelling with your image. A good balance of tones and shapes and colors. Your background compliments your work beautifully. Good initial impact and presentation. A creative and talented art work. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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A good an unique entry into the Human Form Contest and best wishes. Beautiful vibrant color palette with good facial features and expression. I like the storytelling with your image. A good balance of tones and shapes and colors. Your background compliments your work beautifully. Good initial impact and presentation. A creative and talented art work. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very, very much!
Comment from GaliaG
Very interesting way of painting a portrait, kind of remanding me of Piccaso paint
good use of colors and tones, good technique and creativity
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Very interesting way of painting a portrait, kind of remanding me of Piccaso paint
good use of colors and tones, good technique and creativity
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you very much.
Comment from Doreen Ingebrigtsen
I think you made a really good job of 'stretching yourself' as you say. I like your use of colour, and the flattening out of shapes. I think as you progress, you'll find many more planes to work with in the face which will add to the visual story. Nice!
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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I think you made a really good job of 'stretching yourself' as you say. I like your use of colour, and the flattening out of shapes. I think as you progress, you'll find many more planes to work with in the face which will add to the visual story. Nice!
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you very much, Doreen.
Comment from Mr Jones
it looks great and sometimes a weakness can be a strength. this style of yours is really dynamic and super in both imagination and the execution of an idea. this girl next door is lovely and very nicely presented..
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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it looks great and sometimes a weakness can be a strength. this style of yours is really dynamic and super in both imagination and the execution of an idea. this girl next door is lovely and very nicely presented..
Comment Written 18-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very much.