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Reflections
Published: 2006-10-07 21:05:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 14259; Favourites: 270; Downloads: 89
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For better or worse, I've always had an affinity for beautiful women, motorcycles and vintage cars. I could throw fine wine and great music in there also, but that wouldn't fit the picture.Related content
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Thank you. It was a little bit of an experiment.
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You're most welcome, Bob. It's a very successful experiment
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Your detailing with pastel is quite remarkable. At first glance this could have been airbrush.
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Great painting! Love the reflections on the women's glasses! 
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Thanks. I had fun with it. Reflections are what realistic art is all about.
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My goodness, if I had a hat i'd take it off! The flesh tones are absolutely stunning not to mention the texture! I really love an artwork that i can stare at endlessly, your attention to detail is amazing!(i love the lips
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Shilo, you are very generous in your compliments and I appreciate them very much. They make me want to improve.
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Aww, i'm glad to hear that
i'm living in a relatively small place working on gettinng my degree at the moment, but the artists at my uni are either (a) total beginners or (B) un approachable "professionals"(snobs). So to be able to view all of the new works of artists such as yourself, and view them closely, ask questions etc is a real bonus! Seriously my work ethic has never been this good!
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You know, I think your assesment of a lot of artists is right on. Why the y seem to be so protective of their imaginative status and unapproachable is beyond me. I love to see and appreciate others work of art. They teach and inspire me. I think your wisdom is way beyond your age. 
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That is one -solid- composition. Not only does it invite you to lookβ¦ then realize what youβre looking at, and to delve a little deeper...It also maintains a sense of immediacy thatβs almost intimate and slightly voyeuristic in nature.
Itβs not naughty, but damnit, it COULD be any moment now 
Wonderfully done!
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Three things: (1) Thank you very much for the wonderful comments. (2) Your gallery and skin tones amaze me and are an inspiration. (3) Your writing skills are as good as your wonderful art and a delight to read.
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Alberto, thank you very much.
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Awesome work... I love trying to fit multiple interests into one composition as well... I often overdo it. This is perfect. Fave!
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I think you are superb at such a task.
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Siento que te he ofendido. Nunca seria mi intencion de hacer tal cosa. El otono es siempre cuando estoy mas ocupado en mi trabajo y en la vida en general, pero eso nunca es una buena excusa para no apreciar mi amistad contigo. Gracias siempre por los comentarios y ten paciencia conmigo.
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No!De ninguna manera me has ofendido!Me entenderas si te digo que a mi edad ya no quiero ir por la vida como por ormigero.Para mi ahora cada una persona-es un mundo muy preciado!Por eso quiero dormir tranquilla que no e ofendido yo a nadie!te pregunte asi solamente para ahorrar el tiempo y porque asi de directa soy.Con tu palabra basta para que yo desaparzco de tu horisonte,esperando tranquilla que alomejor algun dia recordaras que estoy aqui,amigo mio!
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Eres muy preciosa y por favor sigues siendo muy directa.
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Brilliant! The amount of detail is astounding, especially the reflection in her glasses.
Covering the eyes with a different scene brings the eye to the reflection, which is interesting. Were I more informed about art I could state that gracefully, and have a fancy name for it, but alas, I am not.
Lovely use of colors as always!
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Thank you very much. Please don't down grade you ability to critique. Your opinions, to me, are more important than the "so called elite" critics. Feel confident and free to always opine.
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A fine work.. a sort of cross between pop-realist and Janet Fish (?)
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Okay, I probably shouldn't admit my ignorance, but every interaction I have with you seems to educate me a little. I thank you for that. I wasn't familiar with Janet Fish, so I had to look her up. Fascinating work and and honour to be compared to such a person, albeit in a small comparision. Thank you for your comments. I'm always trying to explore a little.
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..and about the Degas.....
I used to teach Art.. and during a class one day we were examining D's works and that slide of "the rehearsal" popped up.. what we think we discovered was that the spiral staircase was a metaphor for a treble-clef, that the floor boards were the notation lines.. the dancers feet being the notes.. ("... and when all the muses join.... then there's dance....") a neat idea that no doubt would be laughed at by art-academics but cogent non-the-less.
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Your thoughts really make me miss my days in art school and all the input and growth one gets there. You are an articulate and wonderful teacher. PLEASE keep it coming, when you have the time.
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I spent 20 years in the purgatory of schooling and reckon I'll go straight to heaven when I cark-it..
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The politics and drudgeries of school aside, the commeraderie and interactions I miss. I now get a lot of that here, now.
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i really like your sense of lighting, and the reflection looks great, but the glasses look a little flat to me. i feel as though they should have some roundess to them....but maybe its just me.
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YOu have keen perception. What you noticed was a choice I made in the beginning, i.e. 1) to make the reflection true to the photo or to reality or 2) to portray what I was feeling and how to best exibit it. I went with the motorcycle scene (which wasn't in the photo) and not distort it, but keep it flat. Thus, you were right, but that is why I did it. Thanks for being so observant. :smile:
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That's awesome Bob.
Even the reflection in her sunglasses is a masterpiece on it's own.
Yet another
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I, as always, appreciate your comments. I see you're getting more work up on your sight. Great! Good to fear from you.
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My pleasure Bob.
I always look forward to your new work.
I'm slowly getting more work up. I've a lot to learn
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Well, you're doing well and I enjoy our interactions.
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Wonderful! I love the texture of her skin. I remember our many conversations about "direct and indirect," and how you leaned more toward the direct side of things. But, looking at this, it is obvious that your leaning in that direction was not in the least bit influenced by any lack of skill with the indirect touch. This is a truly marvelous composition.
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Your support and inspiration are one of my best assets. Thank you as always.
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Wonderful concept and execution. Not so bright a comment, your drawing is far more brilliant!
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NOT so bright a comment, eh? Forgive me if I was having a little chauvinistic fun with this one. I always appreciate your comments. Thank you> 
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I am talking about MY comment, my dear friend Bob, I do hope you understood this o.k. ? Your description was (as always) a pleasure to read and giving lots of information on the piece!! Oh,.....how I regret my bad English!!! Forgive me Bob.....
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You never need to ask for forgiveness as I know you have a good heart. I was just making sure that I didn't offend you as I value our friendship.
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I do the same, value our friendship and you can never offend me
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great work. the colors are extraordinary.
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