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Contemplating at Te Arai Point

My son at Te Arai Point, NZ

51 total reviews 
Comment from Christine389


It's a super painting Suzanne. Having your son sat there in quiet contemplation really adds personal interest and I get a real sense of the place. Just lovely!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
    Many thanks for your lovely review. I'm glad you like this.
Comment from Jairos


Well deserved Suzanne All Time Best, Beautiful Piece of Art, Gorgeous detail Wonderful Soft color, the impact is great, well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
    Many thanks for your lovely review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne
Comment from BirdsEyeView


great composition, the detailing, textures are well composed presenting a beautiful work of art. nice wave action. nice work. BEV

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
    Thank you very much for your great review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne
Comment from chris1000


Very nice painting with lots of detail. The composition is well balanced with a nice angle looking slightly down on your son but still retaining the whole of the peninsula in the background. The oils give a sense of warmth and soft lighting. The breaking waves on the rocks add interest. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013
    Many thanks for your great review. I'm glad you like this.
Comment from fiberwage


It's a wonderful display of light and shadow. I really enjoyed it, an excellent composition and the framing, also the great depth of field overall.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2008


reply by the author on 06-Nov-2008
    Thank you so much for your nice comments. I'm glad you like this.
Comment from yankeesbaddest


i like this. very nice shading and shadows. i lke the water and the pose of the boy. you did a great job with oil painting, i like to oil paint, i never have done people just objects. very nice!

 Comment Written 20-May-2008


reply by the author on 20-May-2008
    Many thanks for your great comments. Glad you like it.
Comment from pamdice


Nice job on this image. The coloring are subtle on itself. The composition is great, lighting too, and the tone chosen here is just wonderful.

 Comment Written 19-May-2008


reply by the author on 20-May-2008
    Many thanks for your great review. Much appreciated.
Comment from Snopaw


This is really a beautiful painting. Yes you captured him perfectly, giving you "that" look as he check out what is going on. You are very skilled with yur details and technique in painting. Lovely. Shirley

 Comment Written 19-May-2008


reply by the author on 19-May-2008
    Many thanks, Shirley, for your great review. It's very encouraging.
Comment from Amistoso77


I feel that the distant rock/hill and walking tracks could possibly have been placed further away. The man/boy sitting on the beach could be looking at swimmers in the water or watching his pet dog in the distance. I cannot decide whether it should be a warm or cool day. The texture on the sand has be captured very nicely.

 Comment Written 19-May-2008


reply by the author on 19-May-2008
    Thank you for your comments. In actual fact the rocks are not distant at all, it's only a small cove so they are very close. My son was just contemplating, not actually looking at anything.
Comment from jhillman


This is an extremely pleasing painting with plenty of excellent detail. Colour and workmanship are also excellent. You have depicted every important detail very skilfully and the composition is very good indeed.

 Comment Written 19-May-2008


reply by the author on 19-May-2008
    Thank you so much again for your lovely comments. Mjuch appreciated.