Grand Canyon IV
Painting number four of the Grand Canyon.17 total reviews
Comment from Renate-Bertodi
Lovely view, almos abstract background which works well and gorgeous animals. I have to ask, did you live there? were they running about and you saw them grazing and remembered them as tehy made such a fantastic group, or did you find them especially, to paint, as they are standing on the edge of a cliff, echoing of the tree with the branch on the floor. Is the area filled with raised bare hills?
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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Lovely view, almos abstract background which works well and gorgeous animals. I have to ask, did you live there? were they running about and you saw them grazing and remembered them as tehy made such a fantastic group, or did you find them especially, to paint, as they are standing on the edge of a cliff, echoing of the tree with the branch on the floor. Is the area filled with raised bare hills?
Comment Written 19-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2019
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments with all the questions. At the time we lived in New Mexico, USA. We visited Grand Canyon I think three times. I took somewhere over 800 pictures of the canyon. I took several pictures of these sheep on a trail leading to the canyon's edge. This is a painting I did by referencing, I think, seven different photos. The bottom foreground was from one photo. The sheep from another photo. The rocky background behind the sheep from a different photo. the foreground tree from a different photo. The canyon bluffs on the right, again a different photo. The background canyon, a different photo and the sky from imagination. Actually, I never just copy a photo. I prefer to study and create my own landscapes. Some of my landscapes only exist on the painting, not having any photo references. I hope I answered your questions.
Comment from Trajan
Well done meticulous landscape.
The layered colors of the Grand Canyon are served well in this classic oil painting.
The long perspective into the distance with a slightly abstract appliqué is quite nice.
Good show all around.
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Well done meticulous landscape.
The layered colors of the Grand Canyon are served well in this classic oil painting.
The long perspective into the distance with a slightly abstract appliqué is quite nice.
Good show all around.
Comment Written 05-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 05-Oct-2017
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Thank you very much. You saw what I am striving for. That blend of realism and abstraction that affords the viewer to see a realistic scene while enjoying the power of an abstract presentation. Very difficult to get to what my mind's eye sees.
Comment from karen zima
Nice entry for the contest. I like the placement of the four rams and the way three of them are looking at you and the one mysterious ram is looking out to where he wants to go. The two trees at the bottom and side frame the subjects nicely. Very good color choices. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Nice entry for the contest. I like the placement of the four rams and the way three of them are looking at you and the one mysterious ram is looking out to where he wants to go. The two trees at the bottom and side frame the subjects nicely. Very good color choices. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Thank you for your five vote and your comments about noticing how I framed the Big Horn Sheep.
Comment from Linda Wetzel
This is absolutely fabulous! The meticulous details in the landscape and the animals are indicative of the number of hours you spent completing this work. The canyon rock formations in the distance give it great depth. I think this will take first place! Did you use oils or acrylic!
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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This is absolutely fabulous! The meticulous details in the landscape and the animals are indicative of the number of hours you spent completing this work. The canyon rock formations in the distance give it great depth. I think this will take first place! Did you use oils or acrylic!
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Thank you very much for your six star vote and comments. I am an oil on canvas painter. This painting is oil on canvas. I have not discovered any other way to give the luster and color quality presented by oils.
Comment from TBI John
Carl , Grand Canyon IV is an amazing painting . You show the natural beauty of the grand canyon and the terrific wildlife . You have captured the massive sense of depth. The amount of detail is outstanding . It's a very nice painting .
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Carl , Grand Canyon IV is an amazing painting . You show the natural beauty of the grand canyon and the terrific wildlife . You have captured the massive sense of depth. The amount of detail is outstanding . It's a very nice painting .
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Thank you for your five star vote and your comments. It always feels good to know that someone else likes your painting.
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Your welcome
Comment from CREZart
I am not an artist but I will only contribute as an observer. I can see evidence of the many hours you have described. I do feel a nice balance in the overall scene. I like the colors which to me are very realistic and eye appealing. A lot of detail included. Very nice work.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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I am not an artist but I will only contribute as an observer. I can see evidence of the many hours you have described. I do feel a nice balance in the overall scene. I like the colors which to me are very realistic and eye appealing. A lot of detail included. Very nice work.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Thank you for your five vote and your comments. Actually, you are exactly the kind of person I am painting for. A potential customer and collector.
Comment from Yogendra R Modak
Very nice painting of four Grand canyon.the Cutting view of fallen leafless tree is looking good view.Glittering yellowish portion behind 4 well shine to expose 4 front.Three way diection of canyon looking well giving position .Great painting.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Very nice painting of four Grand canyon.the Cutting view of fallen leafless tree is looking good view.Glittering yellowish portion behind 4 well shine to expose 4 front.Three way diection of canyon looking well giving position .Great painting.
Comment Written 04-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2017
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Thank you for your five vote and critique. It is always a pleasure for my work to be received well.
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Thank you so much
Comment from Life is but a dream.
I am a wannabe artist. Studied art and failed...my teacher told me "Olga, before you can paint you need to learn how to draw"....with that I quit. So, I do want to thank you for your artist's notes and for sharing the process with us.
This work is compelling and it does look like a lot of work however you had fun creating it and I bet the more you worked on it the more excited you became as you witnessed it's birth.
The precision of your work is so realistic that I thought it was a well saturated photograph.
The colour saturation is deliciously strong and tells us of a bright sunny day. The detail in the big horns' fur, the branches on the trees the distant horizon and the details of mother earth show consistency of paint application and brush stroke cohesiveness.
The pathway is straightforward with focal points sharp and well composed onto canvas. There is really a good feeling of unity throughout the art.
I wish I had more 6 stars left in my pocket to give you.....alas, I can only offer a Cyber 6.
Congratulations.....walk tall.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017
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I am a wannabe artist. Studied art and failed...my teacher told me "Olga, before you can paint you need to learn how to draw"....with that I quit. So, I do want to thank you for your artist's notes and for sharing the process with us.
This work is compelling and it does look like a lot of work however you had fun creating it and I bet the more you worked on it the more excited you became as you witnessed it's birth.
The precision of your work is so realistic that I thought it was a well saturated photograph.
The colour saturation is deliciously strong and tells us of a bright sunny day. The detail in the big horns' fur, the branches on the trees the distant horizon and the details of mother earth show consistency of paint application and brush stroke cohesiveness.
The pathway is straightforward with focal points sharp and well composed onto canvas. There is really a good feeling of unity throughout the art.
I wish I had more 6 stars left in my pocket to give you.....alas, I can only offer a Cyber 6.
Congratulations.....walk tall.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017
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Thank you very much. Your comments alone would have been enough even without the star rating.
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Carl!
This fourth painting in your series of Canyon pictures looks Great ,my friend!
The inclusion of the animals in the foreground of the scene adds an enjoyable Extra element of interest to it!
~Sean
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017
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Hi Carl!
This fourth painting in your series of Canyon pictures looks Great ,my friend!
The inclusion of the animals in the foreground of the scene adds an enjoyable Extra element of interest to it!
~Sean
Comment Written 23-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017
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Thank you very much.
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You're very welcome,Carl!
Comment from Lisa M.
Excellent Job! I especially appreciate the fact that you went it to detail about what it takes to create such a piece. My best friend went to the Grand Canyon and sent me photos and post cards. I have to say your painting with such remarkable detail is strikingly realistic. Even the animals I have pictures of and you have captured them with stunning attention to detail. I cannot say enough about such Amazing Work. Thank you so much for Sharing :)
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Excellent Job! I especially appreciate the fact that you went it to detail about what it takes to create such a piece. My best friend went to the Grand Canyon and sent me photos and post cards. I have to say your painting with such remarkable detail is strikingly realistic. Even the animals I have pictures of and you have captured them with stunning attention to detail. I cannot say enough about such Amazing Work. Thank you so much for Sharing :)
Comment Written 22-Aug-2017
reply by the author on 22-Aug-2017
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Thank you very much.
