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Calliope's Dream

Source of inspiration for the Muse of epic poetry

15 total reviews 
Comment from nikman


Quite an interesting image posted here with revealing notes too. Your fine and full composition suggests to me, that the old poet is having a nightmare in his dream. Textures, colours and tones are good. Nicely created!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
    Thank you for your review but here is the intent. Calliope is a female muse and was the eldest of the nine muses in Greek mythology who inspired artists, poets, scientists, and musicians. This is one of her bright and colorful dreams. Ray
Comment from FBI GUY


Greek mythology is not my strong suit. However, I did look up a bit of information in an attempt to help me understand your art. The violent circumstances of her capture can be explained in the complex design of this artwork. If that violence generated during her capture is illustrated in this work, you have been successful. I see confusion and struggle within the scene. So much for my philosophy.

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
    I am sorry Gary, I should have included a hint of my intent. Calliope was the eldest of the nine muses in Greek mythology who inspired artists, poets, scientists, and musicians. This is one of her dreams of inspiration, all bright and colorful. Ray
reply by FBI GUY on 17-Oct-2022
    I did read some of the back story of Calliope and figured out a bit of the story.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
    What you see and perceive from what I present is personal. It is the communication that you perceived and the fact that you felt strong enough to write about it, is whats important. Abstract is very difficult for most to comprehend, so they don't even give it a chance. Titling a piece is hard. So there is no right or wrong interpretation, whether or not you appreciate it is what I consider to be important feed back. Ray
Comment from jesuel


what a great painting I really love the color composition the design is both creative and unique the warm and cool colors are balanced perfectly Fien work here

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 17-Oct-2022
    Thank you James, for the wonderful review. Ray
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Ray!
'Epic Poetry' flies way over the top of my head,my friend but I'm certainly enjoying the pleasantly dreamy look of this great new Abstract that you've presented us with!
It's,like,Groovy! : D
~Sean

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 Comment Written 16-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 16-Oct-2022
    Thank you Sean, just searching for a name. Glad you like it. Thank you for the wonderful review, Ray
reply by Sean T Phelan on 17-Oct-2022
    Absolutely,Ray! : )
Comment from Chaxl


I like this abstract painting very well. Your title is great as it does look dreamy. Great selection of colors, there's a lot going on, but everything fits in your creativity.

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 Comment Written 15-Oct-2022


reply by the author on 16-Oct-2022
    I enjoy abstract fantasy because it is a unique way of connecting the thoughts, ideas, hopes and fears that accumulate in our daily routine. When we dream our mind is in total charge as it rambles through its figments of our minds. Abstract fantasy is a way of recording the creation of dreams in color and shape, I consider it a journey.Thank you for your wonderful review and enjoying Calliope's dream. Ray