Comment from Barbara L.
This is very cool! I like your off center composition and the way you painted the spikes (or quills?). The colors are lovely. Very nicely done!

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020

Barbara,

thank you again for your time and comments on my painting, your support of my work is appreciated.
Take care and be safe.
Cheers
Lucien

Comment from Tootie H2O
Love him! He is stunning. The details are so clean and crisp. The spines are perfect I have always had a great affection for the little guys and this made me catch my breathe. Great job on the expression. You nailed this one! Well done

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020

Tootie,
thank you for your time and critique of my painting, yes that is the effect I was after coming out of the depths to see what was going on.
The background is actually a very dark blue, painted on a canvas I painted black first to see how it reflected the light back rather the with a white canvas, I think that enhances the feeling of depth. I am honored by the 6 star rating you gave the painting,

Maybe I should post some more of my painting, what do you think?
Take care and again take you, be safe.
Cheers,
Lucien

reply by Tootie H2O on 18-Apr-2020

Your a wonderful artist so share your work please:)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Intersting artwork. It does look like a cousin of the Corona Virus! Scary! A rare painting from you who is a master of drawings. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020

Seshadri,
thank you for your time and critique of my painting, yes that is the effect I was after coming out of the depths to see what was going on.
The background is actually a very dark blue, painted on a canvas I painted black first to see how it reflected the light back rather the with a white canvas, I think that enhances the feeling of depth.

Maybe I should post some more of my painting, what do you think?
Take care and again take you, be safe.
Cheers,
Lucien

Comment from Shadow catcher
Excellent job of capturing this cool looking puffer fish,definitely not something I would want to play catch with! Detailing and realism are superb with a good face on view. Looks like it is coming out of the deep with that great black background. It is indeed very enjoyable image to view,very well done!

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2020

Shadow catcher,

thank you for your time and critique of my painting, yes that is the effect I was after coming out of the depths to see what was going on.
The background is actually a very dark blue, painted on a canvas I painted black first to see how it reflected the light back rather the with a white canvas, I think that enhances the feeling of depth.

Take care and again take you, be safe.
Cheers,
Lucien

Comment from cleo85
This painting is dramatic. This is what a diver or snorkeler see under water and swims away because of the spikes and sharp teeth. Your painting is pretty realistic. I enjoy your attention to exact detail. The creature, suddenly in the spot-light of a diver, emerging from the darkness resembles the maritime wold. The Puffer Fish is perfectly placed into the frame. What the diver sees through his mask is shown within the tight framing. The painting is excellently composed.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020

Cleo,
thank you for your continued support of my artwork.
And of course for your time in looking then leaving me this nice/wonderful review of my painting, I really appropriate your time in doing that.
Have great day and be safe.
Cheers,
Lucien

reply by cleo85 on 17-Apr-2020

You're more than welcome! :o)
Stay safe and happy!
Cheers! Cleo

Comment from michiganmike
An eye catching painting. The composition is great and the colors look very good against that black background. A very dramatic perspective. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020

Mike,
thank you for your time in looking then leaving me a review on my painting, really appropriate your time in doing that. Yes the dark background really does push him towards the person viewing the painting, the background is actually a really dark blue.
Have great day and be safe.
Cheers,
Lucien

Comment from Bonnie Johnson
Beautiful picture! I love the colors and the intricate details! You're very talented, and I can't wait to see more of your work! Congratulations!

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020

Bonnie,
thank you for your time in looking then leaving me a review on my painting, really appropriate your time in doing that. More of my work will be posted with in the next few weeks
if you are interested I think you can become a fan and the you will be notified when I do post more work.
Have great day and be safe.
Cheers,
Lucien

Comment from JirinaInspire
Excellent drawing of this porcupine with nice blue colors. I have sees only brown one in Yugoslavia. We had to we're shoes in the water. Effective composition and framing of this painting.

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 Comment Written 17-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020

Jirina,
yes, they are a golden color, I did this one in blues to try and make it a more dramatic painting. Thank you for your time in looking then leaving me a review on my painting, really appropriate your time in doing that.
Have great day and be safe.
Cheers,
Lucien

reply by JirinaInspire on 17-Apr-2020

You do the same, stay safe and thank you so much for such nice review!

reply by JirinaInspire on 17-Apr-2020

Lucien, it takes a lot of time to create this. Thank you for sharing.