Seashore shell
Seascape painted picture on a sgell11 total reviews
Comment from Daphne Oberon
What a lovely idea! I have never heard of such a shell; any idea of the name? Lovely colors, very alive water scene! You really have a touch for "waterscapes," seascapes and beaches...
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2020
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What a lovely idea! I have never heard of such a shell; any idea of the name? Lovely colors, very alive water scene! You really have a touch for "waterscapes," seascapes and beaches...
Comment Written 27-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2020
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Wow thank you. These shells are found on the western tip of the island and are thrown up at high tide onto the sand bank ridges. Not so many walk that way. The shells are getting less and less. I tried to find their Latin name but failed. They resemble the shape and colour of old little clams. The small clams are farmed on the sandbanks around the island along with oysters. A lot of the cafe/bars use them as ashtrays, they are thick and strong. I have heard that they can produce wild pearls, very rare and very valuable if you find one.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
At first sight I thought this was a mask , so colourfully painted!:) Creative use of the shells. Skillful technique: excellent blending.Overall very impressive. Good luck!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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At first sight I thought this was a mask , so colourfully painted!:) Creative use of the shells. Skillful technique: excellent blending.Overall very impressive. Good luck!
Comment Written 08-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Thats funny seeing a mask but I can see where you are coming from, and masks are so much to the fore at the moment. Thank you for reviewing it is much appreciated.
Comment from Renate-Bertodi
how fantastic, at Cleethorpes we think a two inch shell is huge! This is a wonderful idea and after lock down, I think will be a real attraction. Well done. I really like that. Have you varnished them to give them durability. Great idea!
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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how fantastic, at Cleethorpes we think a two inch shell is huge! This is a wonderful idea and after lock down, I think will be a real attraction. Well done. I really like that. Have you varnished them to give them durability. Great idea!
Comment Written 08-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Thank you. Loved your comments. Message me your address and I will send you one. Ps yes I am vanishing them. The varnish makes them zing... photo isn't doing this justice.
Comment from Artistsushma
This is amazing artwork.....very good idea to paint on these shells....I like the seascape you have done on it.... very nice and lively colours...beautiful composition...framing is good... overall very impressive....keep sharing
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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This is amazing artwork.....very good idea to paint on these shells....I like the seascape you have done on it.... very nice and lively colours...beautiful composition...framing is good... overall very impressive....keep sharing
Comment Written 08-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Wow thank you for your review and 6 stars. Really appreciating and your comments.
Comment from Sean T Phelan
What a clever idea,Brenda!
And you executed the idea wonderfully!
The entire presentation is very attractive,nicely 'Out of the Ordinary',and lots of fun to behold!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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What a clever idea,Brenda!
And you executed the idea wonderfully!
The entire presentation is very attractive,nicely 'Out of the Ordinary',and lots of fun to behold!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Sean thank you appreciating you review and remarks.
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You're welcome,Brenda!
Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful piece of art the color composition is great I love the depth and perspective as well and i like the border and i like the water fine work here
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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What a beautiful piece of art the color composition is great I love the depth and perspective as well and i like the border and i like the water fine work here
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Thank you and comments. Most appreciated.
Comment from Joanne Gill
Very beautiful artwork. Love the blue hues of the ocean. How it starts out with dark and blends in to the lighter aqua colours. The caps on the waves stand out nicely. Beautiful scene.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Very beautiful artwork. Love the blue hues of the ocean. How it starts out with dark and blends in to the lighter aqua colours. The caps on the waves stand out nicely. Beautiful scene.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Thank you much appreciating you review and comments.
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Your welcome 🙂
Comment from cleo85
Your idea to paint seascapes onto large shells is intriguing. Your technique is interesting. The scenery is appealing. You created attractive movement with the reeds which seem to sway in the wind and the white capped waves in the background. Although, the painted horizon and the boardwalk seem level, they look tilted, because of the shape of the shell. You might take another photo and of your shell pushing the right side slightly, then replace your post with the new version.
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Your idea to paint seascapes onto large shells is intriguing. Your technique is interesting. The scenery is appealing. You created attractive movement with the reeds which seem to sway in the wind and the white capped waves in the background. Although, the painted horizon and the boardwalk seem level, they look tilted, because of the shape of the shell. You might take another photo and of your shell pushing the right side slightly, then replace your post with the new version.
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2020
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Thank you for your review and comments very much appreciated. The photo does not do justice, the bevel in the shell creates an horizon with a slight curve as you see in a wide panarama and can allows you to see the world curvature. The broadwalk is straight but the photo as you say gives it a tilt view. I couldn't rephoto as someone bought it only yesterday so I put it into PIXLR software photo edit where you can change the horizontal. It worked and did straighten the broadwalk but the horizon went up to a slant on the left side. These hints on photography are welcome. I am doing more shell artwork so do take your advice on checking such details. Again thank you.
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You're very welcome :o)
Comment from nikman
A very good looking image posted here! Your, to me, novel presentation is quite attractive. I like your traditional composition, giving appropriate space to the beach, sea and sky. Wish I was there now! Well done and good luck!
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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A very good looking image posted here! Your, to me, novel presentation is quite attractive. I like your traditional composition, giving appropriate space to the beach, sea and sky. Wish I was there now! Well done and good luck!
Comment Written 07-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you for a lovely review. It would be nice if you got here too. Going down there in a minute for a swim :)
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Sounds good to me!
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Comment from FBI GUY
As I live on the shores of Lake Michigan, this scene warms my heart and makes appreciate our warm summer we have been having. This scene is a window into the lakeshore life. For some it could be the seaside life. The slight tilt of of the scene gives the feel of the rolling dunes we have that shelter the beach homes. Colors are warm and inviting. The boardwalk leads us to the warm waters of a refreshing dip in the lake. Love the scene.
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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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As I live on the shores of Lake Michigan, this scene warms my heart and makes appreciate our warm summer we have been having. This scene is a window into the lakeshore life. For some it could be the seaside life. The slight tilt of of the scene gives the feel of the rolling dunes we have that shelter the beach homes. Colors are warm and inviting. The boardwalk leads us to the warm waters of a refreshing dip in the lake. Love the scene.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 06-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for reviewing. I loved your remarks. This is the south beach of this island, next stop Africa. Just shows though how similar lakes and sea edges can be.