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Back Stage

Where all the magic happens

7 total reviews 
Comment from JirinaInspire


Wonderful artwork of the stage filled with performers ready to go through the curtain. Nice contrast of colors and great depth for this unique and striking piece.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024

Comment from avmurray


This is an intriguing painting, and I especially like the contrast between the golden colors the purple/green ones. The vertical and horizontal lines at the top reminds me of the cord weights you find back stage.

As always it is great textures to be seen, and the golden part brightness the painting and gives it life and light.

The format and framing works well and it is a fine flow and balance in the composition. It is lovely and well done painting Ray.

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Annie thank you so much for your in depth and wonderful review. I have done set design for about ten plays and I know my way around the stage, I started in high school and have been hooked for quite some time. I am so glad you like it. Ray
reply by avmurray on 21-Oct-2024
    You are more than welcome Ray, and it is great to hear that you have worked with set design.
Comment from MKFlood


Nice colorful creation. The depth is great. The details is great. The shading is great. The blend of the colors is great. The presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and great job overall

 Comment Written 21-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Tis been a while Mark, thank you so much for your wonderful reviewI am glad you like it. Ray
reply by MKFlood on 21-Oct-2024
    Been busy..lol
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Busy is good. Ray
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A wonderful visual presented here. Love your composition shades tones and colors. Truly amazing and unique work. Thank you for sharing and continuing with your art!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 21-Oct-2024
    Maureen thank you for your fine review. I am glad you like it. Ray
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


It is always nice to see alternate approaches. The colours gently overflow, which seems to lead to the gentleness of the painting. The texture gives it added interest. Well done!

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Thank you for your fine review. So glad you like it. Ray
Comment from suffolkbrian


I guess this one is about staging on a stage although to be perfectly honest Ray without the title i would not have guessed this,sometimes i do feel [like the umbrella one] a more visual interpritation of your stuff is better[others and even you might disagree though]...Brian

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Whether I agree or disagree your interpretation is how you feel about it and it is important to me and I thank you for it. Ray
reply by suffolkbrian on 20-Oct-2024
    you are welcome
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Appearing as a crumpled painting on paper, whatever your technique, I can visualize rafters, a high ceiling and low lighting, here. I see a crowd beyond the open door in the golden lighting.
Great title for this one.
Having spent lots of time on stage, I can see how fitting this is. I even see the dark curtains pulled open on each side.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2024


reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
    Hi Jewell, this is all done with a palette knief and several layers. I am glad you can assimilate, being on stage. I use to design sets for theater guild. Thank you for your fine review. Ray