Comment from rowanlena
I really like this piece of art. A story is told through the art. The closer you look at it the more you see. There is a lot of symbolism in this that I am sure represents different aspects of thispersons life.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2008

Very nice review! Thank you so much rowanlena. Kind of made my eyes a little misty looking at it with your comments in mind. Again, Thank you.

Comment from greene54
I think this represents the strong execution of a great idea. All the elements brought together and the tone which they have all been set within works very well to capture a sense of sentiment and memory. My only note regards a few of the elements in the foreground, the pipe, ring and necklace being among them, which seem somewhat disjointed and afloat against the rest of the image. Otherwise very nice work here.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2008

Thanks, greene54. That's the beauty of digital art...it's fairly easy to make necessary changes. I will go back to the original and play with it some more. Thanks again.

Comment from NormaJean
Wow very cool love the details and the lighting effects. Story telling is great and presentation is awesome. Love how the oil lap looks. Great job

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2008

Thanks again! Very happy you like it.

Comment from KiwiRawles
Digital artwork is fantastic and real christmas like. I love all the different things happening in this image . The vibrant colours make this stand out well. Great work.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2008

Thank you, kiwiruddle. I never thought of it as being Christmas, but you saw something in this painting that I never realized, and your right. Seeing it that way makes it even more emotional. Thanks again.

Comment from edoddy
Great subject matter. Interesting color choice and wonderful detail. I love still lifes. Wonderfully displayed. Great balance and contrast.

Thank you for sharing and the very best to you.

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 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2008

My goodness! Thanks, edoddy. I love doing paintings like this. Sort of in the styly of the old masters. Thank again.

Comment from STICKMANART
Hi there this is cool, love the colour compsoitional detailinga nd teh lihting as well as the detailing too!
thansk
1TY! :) .

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2008

Thanks, Stickman. I appreciate your comments.

Comment from BingoStar
Memories are sometimes hard to put into words but here is a good way to do it be happy. The gold is very good at being memories to the surface. Lots of shapes,sizes, and interesting things to look at

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 Comment Written 23-Jun-2008

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reply by the author on 23-Jun-2008

Thank you, Bingo. Does it seem too cluttered?

reply by BingoStar on 23-Jun-2008

maybe just a little but it works well. Bingo!