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Harp player 2

Oils on canvas

15 total reviews 
Comment from Brendaartwork18


I love this style you have. It is recognisable. The oil rendition is beautiful of a lady playing a harp the dusky colour pallet adds atmosphere. The harp isxexceptionally well done.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Way West


This is very pretty with a great Renaissance feeling that is appealing. The rich colors flow nicely and I like how you have placed the shading/shadows. Well done!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2022


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Comment from Ray Gordon


Very nicely. Kudus for using oils. I like oils but they take too long to dry unless you cut them back. This very balanced and well framed. The mood is set to the musical instrument the harp. The harp player's dress is satin and garnished with lively red accents and that makes it stand out from the darkness. Nice job James. All the best, Ray G.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very ray it means a lot that you like her
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This lovely painting of yours appeals to my sense of romanticism. your work is exquisite. There is a gentleness, a calmness in the lady playing the harp.
Well done!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from MKFlood


very cool #1. the facial is excellent. the body form and language is excellent. the shading is excellent. the harp form is excellent. the details is excellent. the depth is excellent. the blend of the colors is excellent. the presentation is well balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. creative approach and awesome work overall. sorry im fresh out of 6's (clapping)(

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from cleo85


This portrait looks almost surreal. The expression of musician is impressive. She seems an eternal being who wants to lure someone into dangerous places. Her black dress and the golden glow at the harp and her belt emphasize the moody atmosphere. The painting is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very much
reply by cleo85 on 23-Mar-2022
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from Carina Imbrogno


Wow my dear James this is really beautiful I love when you have the girls playing some kind of instrument this is just amazing At first I thought it was Pastels and then saw it was oils it's incredible I really love the colors. Wonderful work and I'm so happy I have a six left for you today

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very much corina oils i understand pretty good I?m still learning pastels so far the sanded paper is the best I really don?t like the pastel card so much once again thank you so very much
reply by Carina Imbrogno on 22-Mar-2022
    My dear Jamie?s for me I need more practice with oils which I plan to start very soon. I?m better with pastels. I also find that sand paper is good because it holds more layers of pastels. I think for the work that you were doing the sandpaper is perfect. For me for the kind of details that I do the pastelmat is better but I like the board not the card. You have to stick with what works. I am glad the sandpaper is working for you you?re doing such beautiful work.
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022
    I may try pastel board next goin to work in oils most of spring may go back to pastels in the summer or mix it up
reply by Carina Imbrogno on 24-Mar-2022
    I think you should my dear friend. You are so talented James that I can think you can master anything. Any medium. Thank you have incredible talent. Can?t wait to see more of your work. I would love to see you do something very detailed I bet you could do a tremendous job
Comment from photoman12


Your paintings always capture the moment. She is the harp player in the orchestra. Beautiful black dress that blends in with the background.Only to appear with the red pattern on the bottom. Than with just a few brilliant strokes of white shows the full dress. A fantastics piece.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022


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    Thank you so very very much
Comment from liseworks


Quite and impressive instrument she is handling. Love the dress, ready for performing. I like how it kind of looks like she was caught unaware that she was being watched, Or maybe she is asking for help in moving this instrument

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of both the lady musician and her harp. Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely painted!

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 22-Mar-2022
    Thank you so very very much