Comment from robinwing
A very colurful and dramatic picture of the ocean.Capturing the force of the firmament which looks very ferocious,the waves forming the centre of interest with a well lit sky and moon between the clouds.
Great execution of movement.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

Comment from heart4art
THIS IS A VERY EXPRESSIVE IMAGE AND POETRY. I REALLY LOVE THE WAY YOU HAVE CAPTURED BOTH THE BEAUTY AND DANGERS OF THE WATER. THE MOON AND SKY HAD SO MUCH TO THE IMAGE AS WELL.
TRULY WELL DONE
THANKS FOR SHARING
EILEEN

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

Comment from Ramesh19
Highly potent in conveying the dominance and power of the sea.

The sun from behind the clouds is looking down at its strength and majesty; menacing and foreboding in equal measure!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

Comment from artcart1111
I like the idea here. The sky is LIGHT AND BRIGHT...but is STRONGER IN VALUE AND SHAPE then the wave HIGHLIGHT. ... plus...the viewer has no was to follow a ray of light or line to get to the water below.
Then...if the viewer gets to the water... then follow the yellow LINES... the viewer cannot READ THE VISUAL STORY about the LIGHT DANCING ON THE WAVES AND WATER... and instead...follows the arrows out of the COMPOSITION.

Keep in mind: When we compose a piece of artwork... "We are telling a visual story." (Much like an author does with words...only we use ... lines, shapes, size relationships, VALUES of light/dark... to express our visual story.
The lines and rhythm of value shapes GUIDE THE VIEWERS EYES THROUGH OUR VISUAL STORY...
In your visual story:
WEAP THE WILD WIND...
Think about how the WIND will BLAST UPON THE WATER... pick it up ....AND TOSS IT WILDLY.
Look at a picture, or photo of a story ocean... and you will see what I mean. (I live only 5 miles from the ocean, so my husband and I go to 'watch the storms.' WOW... the wind really makes the water TURBULANT...and demonstrates Mother Nature in a pit of PMS. TEE HEE...
Your painting idea is terrific... and I like the way your dark water shapes did not follow the line of the highlighted water.
Also keep in mind...when the water is thrown up into the air by the wind... it creates MIST... which would make the dark sky in the background much, much lighter...
This is caused by a misty atmosphere that has light shining through it. Then the sky and water would appear to be on DIFFERENT PLANE LINES...the misty sky background...the highlighted water is the middleground and... the very dark water would be the foreground.

Thanks for a wonderful post.
Artcart

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 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2009

I really wish we had the option to print reviews. I thank you so much, AC, for the extended review on this, and I did try to fix it better. It's probably about the best I can do without starting over. If I was working traditionally on it, I would know which brushes to use to get different effects, but not that easy digitally. Most of the time things are very uncooporative...lol. Again, thank you. Have another look if you like. I am more satisfied with the sky and the blending, but I'm sure, still not perfect.

reply by artcart1111 on 25-Jul-2009

WOW...I took another look and what you did much improved it. Now the rays of light have created depth, interest and a delightful mood, that is quite gorgeous!
Great work. Thanks for the awesome update. Way to go!!!
hugs n' love ... to you...my friend.
Artcart1111

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
I really enjoy the variety of your work. The consistence is very good of your creations. Nice color tones and strong initial impact with good story telling ability.

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

Comment from JoMill 3'nOut's ok
Simple and at the same time complex. Great motion to this (I had to run for the Bonine tablets)) I like the way you are able to manage the light.
joel

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2009

You're not the only one, I get sea sick too, LOL. Thanks a million, Joel, for the wonderful review. I saw in the forum that you will soon be leaving, so I thought I'd better thank you for this before the end of the month. :) Gonna miss you. You are one of the rare reviewers who speaks his mind and feelings. Thank you ever so much for all your support. Drop back in now and then! Shawn

Comment from jesuel
what a great piece of art you have created here the color composition is great and you have captured the free flowing movement of the see perfectly great job

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

Comment from GILMIDBOE
Very strong overall impression given here. I particuliarly like how the sun is peeking out through the clouds. Looks like a pretty strong and violent sea that I for one would not be out sailing in. very violent looking waves captured here. Great presentation! Excellent use of lighting and colors.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

Comment from slblevins
Love the color and the waves. Center of interest good. Initial impact is great. Technique is good. Creativity of presentation is great.

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2009

Thank you so much for the excellent review, SL!! :)

Comment from GaliaG
beautiful, excellent and every good world you want to use
really makes me fell like I an in the ocean

# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest5
# Technical Excellence5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5

 Comment Written 24-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 24-Jul-2009

Thank you, Galia, for the wonderful comments and excellent on this! I really appreciate it :)