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Comment from Gira


very unique picture.I liked the ancient look you have showed with the brown variation on the book.The texture in the surrounding goes very well with the title given.the composition is great with perfect brightness and contrast.nice work.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2008
    Thank you, Gira!!
Comment from wrhosie935


What a clever idea and so brightly created. Most impressions done of old time objects and memories is bathed in sepia or mellow yellow hues. Your rendition really sings.

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2008
    Thank you for the great review, Bill!
Comment from STICKMANART


Hey , this is cool, i love the awesome colour sceme that you have used here as well as the layout and teh detailing as well, really very good!
Thanks
!TY!
:)

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2008
    Hi, Jack. Thanks a million for the great review!! The work you have been posting lately is super. Keep it up!
Comment from Stormswept


I don't know if its cos I have just looked at your oriental piece but this too has an eastern quality. The red sun in the centre and the clear red bookmark add an easten feel and symbolism to the piece. I particularly like the texture on the book pages and to the left of the picture it adds an old, almost ancient quality which suits the subject matter

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2008
    Thank you for the wonderful review, SS!!
Comment from ARTHOUND


It give a feeling of warmth with the red glow that intersects with the yellow so well I like the shape of the lamp and the look of oriental influence I like the old book it really has that aged look to itthe shading and the lighting is really well done and the pen is great looking I like your signature great looking piece arthound john

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2008
    Thanks a million for the great review, John!
reply by ARTHOUND on 24-Oct-2008
    your welcome Shawn beautiful piece john
Comment from Linda


Another brilliant work of art! It just is full of story telling ability, composition, colours and technique is excellent. Love it!

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2008
    Thank you again, Linda. And thank you for the excellent rating on both pieces!! I really appreciate it.
Comment from tamanmitu


Wish I had a six for you, great magical impact. The light and ambiance created has a mythical place sort of feel.
Initial Impact:5
Creativity of Presentation:6
Color Harmony/ Contrast:6
Center of Interest:6
Technical Excellence:6
Technique:6
Story Telling Ability:6
Lighting:6

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2008


reply by the author on 25-Oct-2008
    Thank you so much for the very super review, Tamanmitu!! I really appreciate it.
Comment from Forests


# Initial impact - 5
# Creativity of Presentation 5
# Color Harmoney 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique 5
# Story telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5
# Title 5

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2008
    thank you.
Comment from Heartfelt Annie


Really like this one. As you said, days of old. When life was simple and the written word really had value and meaning, I think anyway. The ink bottle is lovely in design and like the color as well as the textured feel you gave it. Really like the view of the book with the worn and torn pages. Wondering about the page on the right because the bottom is aged but the top appears that something was taken out??? Great job with the stylus. Not so easy to write with these unless you practice some. Piece of cake for this era. The hurricane lamp is very well down and has that kind of soft textured look there as well and like the soft muted light on it. The sun in the background says....days of ole...to me. Like the shadow you gave the book. Overal it's quite lovely. Am wondering what the symbols are upper right??? Love the background as well with the colors you chase and even how you kept the one side in the light. Really enjjoyed this creaton as well. Annie

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008


reply by the author on 24-Jun-2008
    Thank you, Annie. To answer a couple of your questions. I'm glad you noticed that it does appear that something was taken out of the book, and I will leave that to your imagination. Although I own a stylus, I rarely use it. 99% of my work is done with my mouse in Paint Shop Pro 9. The symbols at the top are just my signature. Thanks again, Annie for your positive comments.
Comment from wolf6249107


this piece is very well done and could be used to illustrate a poem or a story about a scribe
well done and keep up the great work and keep them a coming for us all to enjoy

 Comment Written 22-Jun-2008


reply by the author on 22-Jun-2008
    Thanks, Wolf. I had fun doing it. Thanks again.