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Contemplating at Te Arai Point

My son at Te Arai Point, NZ

51 total reviews 
Comment from MissLaura


You did a lovely job with this piece. I really like the colors and the detail. At first glance prior to opening I thought is was a photo. Great work. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-May-2008


reply by the author on 19-May-2008
    Thank you so much for your great review. Much appreciated.
Comment from Highfive


Very nice soft uses of oils to convey a peaceful time at the beach. Your uses of oils really brings this painting to life, and brings very nice depth and clarity. The ocean water is very pleasant, played against the large in the middle ground. Very nice painting. Excellent talent, and ability..

 Comment Written 12-May-2008


reply by the author on 12-May-2008
    Many thanks for your great comments. Much appreciated.
Comment from ARTIST56


Great artwork! You have a lot of texture in this piece.The colors blend well together. It must be kind of fun to put your son in a piece of art,he is just like me I can not stand to have my picture taken. I like the choice of areas for this piece of family art. Well done! ARTIST56

 Comment Written 09-May-2008


reply by the author on 09-May-2008
    Thanks so much for your comments. Much appreciated.
reply by ARTIST56 on 09-May-2008
    You are welcome!
Comment from MissNoma


This really does look as if your son is deep in thought. I really like the backdrop to this painting, with the winding paths up into the rocks. Nice colour and good detail. Well done. K.

 Comment Written 09-May-2008


reply by the author on 09-May-2008
    Many thanks for your great comments. Much appreciated.
Comment from Sian- Louisa


It's a lovely picture, I like the coloration of the rocks and different hues in the sea. You can tell your son does not like his picture taken by his body language, which you have captured very well

 Comment Written 09-May-2008


reply by the author on 09-May-2008
    Many thanks for your great comments. Glad you like it.
Comment from Lucien van Oosten


Lots of great stuff in this the whole composition looks very good to me, balance. The rub is that I can see what appears as unpainted canvas through The colors, and that should not be. The painting also looks hazy, cloudy, and seems to lack richness of color. Needs to have some paint added in areas and the varnished to help The paint become more vibrant, rich, appealing if you will. Like I said some nice qualities in composition and angle... Needs to look like it is finished.

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 Comment Written 09-May-2008


reply by the author on 09-May-2008
    Thanks.
Comment from ChamitArt


This serie of traditional art is great, full of family feelings, I would have them frame and hang in my wall for sure. Nice job with this one, the boy looks so relac enjoying the beach and his thoughts. Great!

 Comment Written 09-May-2008


reply by the author on 09-May-2008
    Many thanks for your encouraging comments. Much appreciated.
Comment from narcent


King quality presentation! Love the colors here and the overall composition. Really like seeing all the different textures in these beauties as well as the lights.

 Comment Written 09-May-2008


reply by the author on 09-May-2008
    Many thanks for your great review. Much appreciated.
Comment from Eleanor Perrotta


A really fine painting of your son. He should be real proud to have such a talented Mom. Your colors are so soft. The rock formation is done nicely as is the water and it's reflections. Overall, a very nice composition. Eleanor

 Comment Written 08-May-2008


reply by the author on 08-May-2008
    Thank you so much for your nice comments. Much appreciated.
Comment from jesuel


what a beautiful oil painting you have done another fantastic job here the color composition is fantastic the depth and perspective are great overall just a fine piece of work

 Comment Written 08-May-2008


reply by the author on 08-May-2008
    Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Much appreciated.