Comment from ZenTrip
I don't know a thing about digital painting on blank canvas, cleo.

I don't even know a thing about digital painting. I've never done any. I don't even know how to use a brush stroke. lol.

And I thought all artists use a blank canvas. lol. I'd never even thought about using one that isn't blank.

So this isn't a review. I just wanted to let you know I find it free and easy and flowing and with a style that says - freedom of the open sea.

Love your ability to go from one extreme to the other. This is nearly child-like in it's simplicity of expression - as compared to some of your works that are so involved and sophisticated.

What could be any better than to visually see what you're expressing. The smile on the face and the flip of the tail, the arching body and the flapping flippers, all say he's dancing in mid-air.

Got a freedom and a talent I haven't seen in any of us humans yet.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009

Thank you so much.
Yes you are so right. The Dolphins have the freedom and the talent. They seem always to me always smarter than I am for some reason. I wished I could learn their language.
For the painting. I do things like this when I need to calm down. It needs concentration. I'm still learning these digital paintings were you start out with nothing. It seams easier to do as it is. I find it still more complicated to mix digital colors then the traditional colors for example.
The blank canvas? It really hasn't anything to do with regular canvas. It means nothing else than it is made completely digitally without edition of photos or scans. There was nothing than a white screen to paint on. Thats different than for example the reef picture with the mermaid. The mermaid was panted on a photo. The Dolphin was painted on a white screen [blank canvas] I could scan a scratch into the computer and fill it digitally with color. That wouldn't be a blank canvas because I start digitally painting with a scratch what is already there.
Are you confused jet? SORRY
Thanks again for your as always uplifting review.

reply by ZenTrip on 11-Apr-2009

Now I know - what a blank canvas is - that is. Confusion cleared up. My first lesson in digital painting on a blank cavas 101. I get the idea there is much more to learn. lol. I think I better stick with the camera for awhile.

reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009

It's different to paint digital. These brushes and colors seam sometimes to have their own idea how they want to look but there is one advantage: I just delete when a brush won't cooperate.

reply by ZenTrip on 11-Apr-2009

Ha! Great advantage.

reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009

Hihi, It is :)

Comment from Inner Eye
This is very good in all it detail of highlights and shadows. I can even see a swish from a blow hole. The over all photo seems blurry for some reason. Maybe try and upload once again.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009

Thanks so much, for your kind and generous review. It is somehow blurry because it is not a photo but a painting. It is digital but I tried to give it a oil paint texture.

reply by Inner Eye on 11-Apr-2009

Ahh! I see, I read that it was digital painting. But I do not know how that transfer over. I hear digital and think high def. lol
The oil look is what you were after. Ok, very nice.

reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009

Thanks for understanding. Digital painting doesn't has anything to do with high definition or even photos. It is like traditional painting. There is a white screen were colors are painted on.

reply by the author on 11-Apr-2009

Thanks for understanding. Digital painting doesn't has anything to do with high definition or even photos. It is like traditional painting. There is a white screen were colors are painted on.

Comment from Dazzleme
What a wonderful digital artwork you have created. I really like the way you have had it jumping out of the water like this. Makes for an interesting composition. The colours you have used work well for this. Excellent compostion!

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009

Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Comment from Travlin1
Well done cleo. What a wonderful entry for the contest. Great lines and tones predominate this piece. The waves of the ocean and the curing of the dolphin make a wonderful impact for the viewer. Good luck in the contest. Travlin1

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009

Thank you so much for you very kind review and the wishes.
Cleo

Comment from pfwelder
I like the loose style of this. I actually thought I was viewing a traditional painting at first. I like the colors and the style. Great job on the dolphin. Good job.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009

Thank you for your generous review. That is actually what I tried to archive: The look of an traditional painting. I have to admit it needed a lot of experimenting to get this textures and mixed colors.

Comment from Eleanor Perrotta
Hi Cleo, this is really nicely done with the use of software. Composition is balanced well and the details in the use of colors and shading are good. I like that you used very few colors, keeping it simple yet appealing to my eye. Eleanor

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009

Thank you so much Eleanor for your kind and supportive review.

Comment from Snapdecisions
Initial impact 5 , presentation 5 , creativity skills 5 , tech/skills 5 , light 5 , subject 5 , overall color / contrast 5 , Very nice work , Like it lots , Trev

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009

Thank you so much Trev.
Cleo

Comment from Bluesavanagh
My favorite.~ Dolphins well unicorns also.~

I have loved them since a child.
The colours you have blendid to create the dolphin are excellent.~
Simple but very effective detail but not excessive.~great job.~


My evaluation of your work is based on the
Site standard ~ & My personnel thoughts & views of the artistic presentation.
You have posted for reviews.~
*~ Initial lmpact 5
*~ Creativity of Presentation 5
*~Color of Harmony 5
*~ Centre of Interest 5
*~Technical Excellence 5
*~ Technique 5
*~ Story Telling Ability 5
*~ Lighting 5

As new to reviewing [ 8~ weeks to date]
I feel this allows a balanced & fair overall review. As I have no formal training of the arts or even a photography course.~


Thank~ you for sharing your work
Jinni.~


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 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009

Thank you Jinni, I appreciate your kind review greatly.
Happy Easter

Comment from anniepage
I watch these guys all the time by the ocean. Love the simplicity of this work, the energy and the colors. He looking like he is breeching right up. Nice job with this.
Annie

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 Comment Written 10-Apr-2009

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reply by the author on 10-Apr-2009

Thank you Annie. We don't see them often. We have the Great Mayan barrier reef parallel to our coast. The Dolphins won't come inside but we see them once in a wile on a boat rite. It is really exciting when these friendly fellows follow the boat.