Reviews from

Forest Fire

California Burning

49 total reviews 
Comment from NormaJean


Wow what a great piece of art, The color harmony is great and the tone are awesome love the details of the trees and the water looks so real.
Great job

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thank you very much, NormaJean. And thank you for the super comments and excellent rating on this.
Comment from Charlena


Shawn beautiful colors considering why, extremely powerful but depicted so artistically, but gives you butterflies in your stomach because of the coming destruction, such a painstakingly done composition

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thanks a million, Charlena! Thank you also for the wonderful comments.
Comment from Spirit Dove


Very beautifully presented.
Thank your for sharing this important message.
Fire is so destructive when out of control, however beautiful when viewed in this photo.
The golden tones throughtout are excellent.
Once again great work.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thanks a million, Spirit Dove! However, this is not a photo...this is a digital painting. But I really appreciate your super comments and excellent rating on this. I must have done a pretty good job if it looks good enough to be a photo :)
Comment from Katy


I can feel the heat coming right out of this image. Beautiful tones of orange blended so perfectly in this rendering. I'm very impressed with you skill in photoshop, creating all these images with great expertise. Beautiful reflection in the water and wonderful lighting throughout! Katy

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thank you, Katy, for the excellent review! I have to let you know though, I don't know the slightest thing about Photoshop. I have it, but finally ended up deleting it, because it kept crashing. This was done in Paint Shop Pro 7-9. Thanks again for your wonderful comments.
reply by Katy on 19-Jul-2008
    No matter where you did it, it came out beautiful! I just automatically assumed it was photoshop, since that's where I do everything LOL! :)
Comment from SERVINGWENCH


what a powerful and moving piece of artwork it really shows how beautiful, powerful and unfortunately dangerous nature can be but from the ashes come new and perhaps better life

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thank you for the excellent rating and encouraging comments, SW!
Comment from Eleanor Perrotta


Shawn, Another great digital work of art. Absolutely awesome colors. You have captured the feeling of heat and high intensity by using the orange and red colors. All of the other colors are blended nicely together and compliment each other. The center bright yellow color shows the intensity of the flames. In spite of the terrible activity surrounding this serene landscape, your composition tells the story that tragedy can happen anywhere. Very well planned piece of art. Eleanor

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thank you for the beautiful words, Eleanor! I really appreciate it very much.
Comment from monte


Initial Impact:5
Creativity:5
Color:5
Center of Interest:5
Technical:5
Technique:5
Story Telling:5
Lighting:5
All I can say is"WOW"! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thank you again, monte! Thank you also for the excellent rating & the "WOW" :)
Comment from tuckerkao


Wonderful exposures of the intensive lights that present the dramatic scenery views impressively with the excellent textural enhancement.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thanks a million, Tucker!
Comment from Dazzleme


You have done a great job with th edigital artwork for th is. The effects have worked well with the use of the PSP and the colour tones with the fire are awesome!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thank you so much!
Comment from fowlerm


Wow...this is awesome. Incredible colors and details! Looks as if it was hand painted. Wonderful textures and light. Beautifully done!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2008


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2008
    Thank you for the excellent review, fowlerm!