Reviews from

Breaking Through

Digital painting

45 total reviews 
Comment from ahsanzia


Okay there are many different ways this can be interpreted. This is a big giant glass ball coming at you at a very high speed and bumping into the protective net or this could be in the space far far away heading towards the planet earth but then got stuck into the protective shield or yet another would be someone hitting the tennis ball really hard...ha ha which one do you like more? But really cool effect. The ripples kind of give you feeling something coming out of the water and just got stuck in the fishing net. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    OK, ahsanzia. :) You won't believe how many times I wrote extensive notes for this. I finally just gave up and left it to the reviewers. Thank you for the excellent review and very extensive comments :) Love your ideas.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    OK, ahsanzia. :) You won't believe how many times I wrote extensive notes for this. I finally just gave up and left it to the reviewers. Thank you for the excellent review and very extensive comments :) Love your ideas.
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    OK, ahsanzia. :) You won't believe how many times I wrote extensive notes for this. I finally just gave up and left it to the reviewers. Thank you for the excellent review and very extensive comments :) Love your ideas.
Comment from StRyCh9


The depth in this work is extraordinary. i really like the 3D feel. Color is awesome and your presentation of light creates much impact. Detail is fantastic and the dreamy background of the orbs add to the expressive quality of this work beautifully!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you for the excellent review, StRy!!
Comment from EAPhoto


This is a very cool image. I love the way you broke this up and the colors you used. Great lighting and clarity. Very nicely done.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you for the excellent review, EAP!
Comment from amanda andrews


this is a great piece of work here its like two words busting through the menbraine its great
the colors are sutble but still very striking
great shine on the whole piece
well done amanda

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you so much for the excellent review, Amanda!!
Comment from Sian- Louisa


I like this very thought provoking piece of work. The intensity of colours work very well . The graph lines give a scientific feel to the work. A lovely piece of abstract art.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you for the excellent review, louisasian!!
Comment from bjrk54


Nice digi abstract! Looks like playing ball in space and they are being held in by a net. Good color combos, they all blend well. Very creative.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you so much for the excellent review, bj!!
reply by bjrk54 on 24-Aug-2008
    You are welcome!
Comment from lil_nitelite /!!!/


This is cool looking. Love the subtle colors here and the glassy look to this. Great job on the overlays and the highlights and shadows as well. Fantastic job.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Good morning, lil. Thank you so much for the excellent review!!
Comment from Roopam


Shawn, this is a very creative piece. I love the concept and the story you are trying to convey to the viewer. One question though - it looks like these objects are hurtling through space at a high speed; any reason why you did not choose the color red to depict a burning effect vs the much cooler blue? Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you for the excellent review, Roopam!! To answer your question. I tried the red fiery look, but it drew too much attention away from the main subject. I wanted the focus on the worlds and barrier.
Comment from donnarose


I like your choice of colors and the play of light in your image. The dots and lines give a graphical effect and lend dimension and texture. I always prefer notes as even with digital art, there is a story behind the picture, and that is a part of the expression (as well as the rating system).

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you for taking the time to review this, Donna. Regarding your comment on the notes. I did write out extensive notes for this. As a matter of fact, I changed it three times to try to explain it further. It seemed to me that it was only confusing reviewers, or putting them on the spot to come up with an idea, so I elected to just leave it to everyone to add their own thoughts. Thank you again for the review.
reply by donnarose on 14-Aug-2008
    Moon Willow,
    You could even put that explanation in your notes. It gives the viewers a foundation on which to build their review.
    Thanks for your detailed answer.
    God bless.
    Donna
reply by the author on 14-Aug-2008
    Thank you for getting back to me. I did that also, but will do it again if you think it will help. I think my certificate on that one is nearly expired though. Thanks again, Donna.
Comment from Spirit Dove


I like this, its full of power and movement.

It feels like a breakthrough, Great title and creative expression with the votex looking globes. Looks like they are coming from another dimension.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2008


reply by the author on 13-Aug-2008
    Thank you so much, Spirit Dove!!