Comment from amfunny
Wow.. this is just stunning and drop dead gorgeous. Love the depth in this and the abundance of fabulous color. Great job on this.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2012

Thank you so very very much, Norma Jean. :)

Comment from Angelheart The First
This is awesome and I'm sure will be a front runner and the one to beat in this contest.Shawn,the colors are just amazing and I love how you did the fish.The lighting is really done well and I know
this had to take you a while to do.I sure commend you,over
100 layers!Glad I saw this today.I was practicing to do one for the contest but honey,I concede!!
Best of Luck to you~
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012

Don't you dare! You get your hinny in gear--you know abstracts better than I do, so paint away, girl!! You never know what the contest committee will like. LOL. The only thing I know about abastract is if it doesn't look real, it's an abstract. LOL!! What can you loose, the contest is free and there's 3 winners chosen, so hurry up---deadline is the 11th I think. I thank you so very very much for the fabulous comments and rating, Angel. I deeply appreciate it, now GO!! Get started. :)))shawn

reply by Angelheart The First on 04-Nov-2012

I suppose there is no arguing the topic with you,huh? I suppose I could,I have one to post
this week.Hell,I have enough to post for the next year!If I could figure out half of what you do with PSP,I'd be happier than a pig in mud!! You're most definitely welcome for the review.I'm going to email you 2morrow :)

Comment from Giovanni Lombardi
Great piece, clean, great colours, beautiful figures, nice patters once i saw this piece it stood out, by far one of the best digital art pieces i've seen on this site good job!

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2012

Thank you ever so much, Giovanni. :)shawn

Comment from Lndslmn
Over 100 layers yikes! This was quite a project. The final piece is beautiful. Very different. The layers and color choices added depth to this. I can hear the bubbles.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 15-Nov-2012

Thank you so very very much, Lndslmn. :)shawn

Comment from donkeyoatey
Pretty,pretty abstract fish! the best entry i have seen for this contest in terms of color and depth..it is a great fantasy view, and very well planned and executed! Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012

Thank you ever so much for the fabulous review and rating, DonQ! Very very very much appreciated. :)shawn

Comment from l powers
Very imaginative, creative photo.
Could see this as a wall hanging in a bathroom or a pattern for a shower curtain.
Great colors, definition and detail.
Very well done.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012

Thank you ever so much for the beautiful comments, IP!! Love the idea of a shower curtain. Boy would I have fun decorating around that. :)shawn

Comment from Mr Jones
lovely creation. great fish swimming in such a colourful and exotic location. amazing construction and execution of idea.

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012

Thank you so very very much, Mr. Jones.

Comment from Inner Eye
Very nice work with great blends and layers. Wonderful color play with a surreal world of the sea. How long did this take you to do?

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012

Thank you ever so much for the wonderful review and rating, Inner Eye. I pretty much get lost in another world when I paint, so don't really keep track of hours spent. I'd say about 3 or 4 days working on it off and on in between another painting. Again, thank you!! :)shawn

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Wow that is a winner picture for me not matter if you win or not - stunning detailed work with an awesome color combination - a fantasy world but yet reliable - the dark center invites to enter and find out more to discover - very nice - perfect technique - thanks for sharing and all the best

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012

Thank you ever so much for the beautiful review and rating, Regina. Both are deeply appreciated. :)shawn

Comment from Levon7
Very colorful to say the least. I love all the colors. Shapes are really cool. The fish are very different, is this your own breed? I like this very much and I appreciate your digital skills.
thanks, Natalie

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2012

LOL! Yes, those are my fishes. It say "abstract," and that was about as abstract as I could get. :) I thought of making them different colors, but they kinda got lost in among all the other colors. Again, thank you, Natalie!! :)shawn