Reviews from

A Special Place

Updated Solitude

10 total reviews 
Comment from alaskapat


Oh my goodness ! I loved the first post of this special scene and now I see you have added a person . For me, the person shows that this is a safe place to sit quietly and read . This is awesome Ray and I can imagine seeing both of the scenes hung on the wall side by side!
The person adds another element of interest as well as bringing life to the scene. And I love the placement of the person, she can look up from her book and into the scene.
Well presented!

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2024
    Hi Pat, Thank you for your wonderful review, rating and thoughtful comments. This was inspired by one of your photos of Dusk in the woods. I am so pleased that you like it. Ray
Comment from JirinaInspire


Piece full artwork with the soft yellow colors and the girl reading under the old tree.
The reflections of the water and all the details are creating a wonderful balance for the viewer to enjoy.
Ray thank for sharing.

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
    Jirina, I am so glad you enjoy this. Thank you for your wonderful review, rating and comments. Welcome back. Ray
reply by JirinaInspire on 07-Oct-2024
    Ray thank you so much. Nice artwork!
Comment from jesuel


what a great piece of art I really like the color composition predominantly yellow the depth and perspective are great as well beautiful work here

 Comment Written 03-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
    Thank you James for your wonderful review, rating and support. I am glad you like it. Ray
Comment from orchidrn


I could connect to this place Ray; solitude, quiet and a good book while enjoying being in a nature setting. The color yellow is calming and inviting.

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
    Michele I am glad you could connect and I totally agree. I am glad you like it. Thank you for your wonderful review. Ray
Comment from Kathy Banich


I'm really enjoying this series you are doing with the bright yellow and the baren trees. I immediately saw the young person setting on the shore reading, while the bright yellow becomes the initial impact the person adds to the story. The reflection in the water adds nice detail and interest to the piece. Lovely, Ray!

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
    Kathy You have a keen eye and I am so glad you like it. Thank you for your wonderful review. Ray
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


I could picture myself just sitting quietly with a book looking over the water. Very beautifully done, Ray. So serene. Composition is very well done and limited colours adds to this lovely scene. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
    Yes this could be you working on your sketch pad ejoying the peace and quiet. Tis amazing what can be done with just two colors. I am so glad you enjoy it, thank you for the wonderful review. Ray
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Interesting changes. The lonely figure reading intently gives the painting an entirely different mood. You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
    Thank you Sesha, nice to know you like the changes. Thank you for your fine review. Ray
Comment from suffolkbrian


Yes Ray and i think apart from the title suiting this i think its better and so good that am giving this a six because of that,just think the simplicity and slight message just fits...Brian

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
    Brian, thank you for the wonderful review and rating. Your suggestion got me thinking about including a person walking alone, then I figured to have someone just reading a book, even less complicated. I am so glad you like this one. Ray
reply by suffolkbrian on 01-Oct-2024
    you are welcome
Comment from soulfeeder


Such an ideal scene with this girl reading a book under a tree and the river. A quiet place to be to savor the peacefulness and the joy of being in solitude with nature. I like the contrasting colors of purple and yellow and the reflections in the water. Great concept and painting style. This piece evokes serenity and calmness of the heart and mind.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
    Nieves, thank you so much for this wonderful review, You hit all the relevant points. I am glad you enjoy it. Ray
reply by soulfeeder on 30-Sep-2024
    You are welcome, Ray.
Comment from Lynnmarie2


Wonderful colors and use of canvas. Has a very springy feel to it. Overall a great presentation. Colors, Tone, Lighting, details all wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2024


reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
    Thank you fo the fine review. So glad you like it. Ray