Smiling Wolf
Gray Wolf32 total reviews
Comment from avmurray
I had all intentions to review this painting, and then suddenly it was gone. I am not surprised at all that this one became the digital painting of the month, because the wolf looks just adorable. Never thought I should use that word about a wolf.
I especially like the way you have used the light, and how well the textures are brought out in the fur. This is of course also done paying very good attention to details, and with excellent brush strokes.
The olive green background is perfect, and so is the format and framing. The wolf has got a very good placement on the canvas. This is indeed a beautiful and well done digital painting Cleo.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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I had all intentions to review this painting, and then suddenly it was gone. I am not surprised at all that this one became the digital painting of the month, because the wolf looks just adorable. Never thought I should use that word about a wolf.
I especially like the way you have used the light, and how well the textures are brought out in the fur. This is of course also done paying very good attention to details, and with excellent brush strokes.
The olive green background is perfect, and so is the format and framing. The wolf has got a very good placement on the canvas. This is indeed a beautiful and well done digital painting Cleo.
Comment Written 11-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2020
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Thank you so very much!!!
Your throughout comments and the six golden stars are a great encouragement for me. :o) :o) :o)
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You are more than welcome Cleo.
Comment from Lucien van Oosten
Really great use of the media, the brush strokes used to create the wolf's fur, is spot on and very believable. The flow of the strokes, the colors there gives his fur a wonderful tactile feel.
The negative space color blending is really nice as well, works in good harmony with the main subject.
I do think that you should have shown the nostril with a little more definition.
Have yourself a good day.
Be safe.
Cheers.
Lucien
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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Really great use of the media, the brush strokes used to create the wolf's fur, is spot on and very believable. The flow of the strokes, the colors there gives his fur a wonderful tactile feel.
The negative space color blending is really nice as well, works in good harmony with the main subject.
I do think that you should have shown the nostril with a little more definition.
Have yourself a good day.
Be safe.
Cheers.
Lucien
Comment Written 09-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2020
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Thank you, Lucien, for your encouraging comments and you input. I will look at those nostrils and see what I can do to define them better. :o)
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the wolf is really good, I really men that, all the awards it has received are well deserved.
take care.
Lucien
Comment from Zilyram
Cleo this is an excellent artwork of the wolf who definitely appears to be smiling. I am like you and know little about the animals as we don't have them here in Australia. The colors and textures you have achieved appear very realistic to my eye.
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2020
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Cleo this is an excellent artwork of the wolf who definitely appears to be smiling. I am like you and know little about the animals as we don't have them here in Australia. The colors and textures you have achieved appear very realistic to my eye.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)
Comment from shoregrass
Another one I missed from the past, Cleo, and so glad you brought it back. It is just stunning. All your research on getting just right paid off because it just comes to life when viewed. Superb rendering. Certainly one of your very best.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Another one I missed from the past, Cleo, and so glad you brought it back. It is just stunning. All your research on getting just right paid off because it just comes to life when viewed. Superb rendering. Certainly one of your very best.
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you so very much, Ed!
Your comments and your gold-star rating are a great encouragement for me. :o) :o) :o)
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So very welcome, Cleo.
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:o) ~C.
Comment from Artistsushma
it is a beautiful artwork ..you have done full justice to the wolf..with closed eyes he is looking innocent..you have nicely captured the fur ...the best part is his mouth..beautifully done..composition is very good..and i like colour harmony in the subject and his surroundings...looking forward to see more paintings in this series...
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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it is a beautiful artwork ..you have done full justice to the wolf..with closed eyes he is looking innocent..you have nicely captured the fur ...the best part is his mouth..beautifully done..composition is very good..and i like colour harmony in the subject and his surroundings...looking forward to see more paintings in this series...
Comment Written 06-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments :o)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
We (supposedly ) don't have any wolves up here in upstate New York anymore either,Cleo,so I'm enjoying your great looking digital portrait painting of this specimen a lot!
( My family name is derived from an ancient Celtic word that meant 'wolf' so these animals have always been sort of special to me! : ) )
'Good Show',my friend!
~ Sean
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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We (supposedly ) don't have any wolves up here in upstate New York anymore either,Cleo,so I'm enjoying your great looking digital portrait painting of this specimen a lot!
( My family name is derived from an ancient Celtic word that meant 'wolf' so these animals have always been sort of special to me! : ) )
'Good Show',my friend!
~ Sean
Comment Written 05-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for your kind review :o)
I am happy to have painted an animal with is special to you.
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Comment from OpenroadFootprint
Love love love Cleo. The research that goes into it - amazing. I think it's a success indeed! Love the detail of the fur, totally love the 'smile' with the closed eyes. Beautiful colouring.
I don't know how 'ArtRage' actually works, its simplicities or complexities, but the result looks lovely. :)
Keep creating,
Ann, OpenroadFootprint
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Love love love Cleo. The research that goes into it - amazing. I think it's a success indeed! Love the detail of the fur, totally love the 'smile' with the closed eyes. Beautiful colouring.
I don't know how 'ArtRage' actually works, its simplicities or complexities, but the result looks lovely. :)
Keep creating,
Ann, OpenroadFootprint
Comment Written 05-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments :o)
ArtRage is a program which open a plethora of opportunities. I use only the tools which resemble traditional painting tools. For this kind of painting it is definitely helpful having experience in traditional painting and drawing. :o)
Comment from nikman
A very good winning image posted here! Your fine, full and off-centre composition gives us an enjoyable view of smiling wolf. Looks like it is being blinded by sunlight? Like the fur detail. Nicely created!
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2020
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A very good winning image posted here! Your fine, full and off-centre composition gives us an enjoyable view of smiling wolf. Looks like it is being blinded by sunlight? Like the fur detail. Nicely created!
Comment Written 05-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2020
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review :o)
Comment from Linda Bickston
Congratulations on your digital artwork of the month. Definitely a perfect choice. This is an amazing creation. A happy wolf, with such character.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2018
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Congratulations on your digital artwork of the month. Definitely a perfect choice. This is an amazing creation. A happy wolf, with such character.
Comment Written 16-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2018
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Thank you very much for your kind review and your congratulations. :o)
Comment from helvi2
Hi Cleo, The fact that you painted this image knocks me off my feet! When I Saw the smaller image it looked like a photograph NOT a painting! Your studying the wolf's features really paid off!You did a beautiful job. Congrats on winning the Digital Artwork of the Month! It was well deserved! :o) Helvi
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018
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Hi Cleo, The fact that you painted this image knocks me off my feet! When I Saw the smaller image it looked like a photograph NOT a painting! Your studying the wolf's features really paid off!You did a beautiful job. Congrats on winning the Digital Artwork of the Month! It was well deserved! :o) Helvi
Comment Written 14-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 15-Aug-2018
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments, your congrats and your generous rating! :o)
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YOU did a SUPER job My Friend! Congrats again for winning the "Digital Artwork of the Month! :o) Helvi
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Thank you very much again!!! :o)