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Description This painting was requested by =Nesi , who wanted something visual inspired from his poem, In This Silence . His visual interpretation of this (what he asked of me) is slightly different from the finished product. Unfortunately, since the paint is still extremely wet, I'm having a hard time photographing it without some sort of glare. In a week or so I should be able to capture it much better, and then I'll offer it as a print if you so desire, Nesi.

All of the imagery has specific metophorical meaning, as well as a certain connection to the poem itself. The only real divergence is the dying trees, instead of the decaying roses. For me, this seemed to suit a more interesting visual composition.

As the paint is still drying, I'm sure I'll make changes and refine a lot of the image, so constructive critiques are more than welcome.

Oil Paint on Canvas, 24 x 36 inches.

UPDATE: Much better digital photo taken... though there still is a bit of glare at the top, it's much more true to life. I'll take a few more in a week or so and see if I can't get a better shot.

UPDATE 2: Thank you to ssecret and spinegrinder for the DD. I wish I had taken a better photograph of this now, but it's already been sold. Thanks to everyone for their love and support.
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Comments: 144

ItWasYou [2007-08-08 03:44:32 +0000 UTC]

really nice

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rickimaru [2007-08-04 09:55:46 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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guptily [2007-08-02 20:29:53 +0000 UTC]

that's a very interesting work! ~

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Arcs-En-Ciel [2007-07-10 01:58:37 +0000 UTC]

I love the perspective and the colors, and the detail is amazing.
On another note I'm having a bit of a deja-vu, because I precisely remember dreaming something with a scene exactly like this when I was eight.

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mynti In reply to Arcs-En-Ciel [2007-07-13 11:21:52 +0000 UTC]

Haha, glad to hear this resonates with you. It's based on a poem by =Nesi but I've had really weird dreams like this too

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Aardvarkmask [2007-04-21 16:10:20 +0000 UTC]

very nice

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eyeoftheneedle-x [2007-04-11 23:58:02 +0000 UTC]

this is really cool; i'd love to see some more surreal work.

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blackthornart [2006-12-20 14:21:56 +0000 UTC]

love itvery interesting

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mynti In reply to blackthornart [2006-12-25 10:11:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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blackthornart In reply to mynti [2006-12-26 15:08:20 +0000 UTC]

your very welcome

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wdgt3ch [2006-12-18 03:29:06 +0000 UTC]

Thought provoking and mesmerizing - keep up the great work.

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SkippyJr [2006-11-09 10:21:38 +0000 UTC]

That's a great work,
Very nice concept,
I liked that.

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brennennn [2006-10-21 07:30:29 +0000 UTC]

Very surreal indeed!! I love the way you depict trees.

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mynti In reply to brennennn [2006-10-22 05:36:49 +0000 UTC]

I really need to get back to surrealism...

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brennennn In reply to mynti [2006-10-22 19:57:23 +0000 UTC]

That would be nice.

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cybergranny [2006-08-15 18:40:26 +0000 UTC]

I just love it.
It's not obvious to translate a poem into a picture, specially if it is not your poem.
I've read the poem and think that it is a good illustration, colors well choosen and textures well done.

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mynti In reply to cybergranny [2006-08-15 19:00:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! It was difficult to do, I agree.

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Californicarlos [2006-08-02 04:51:01 +0000 UTC]

wow! well done with the dd you're completely deserving of it

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mynti In reply to Californicarlos [2006-08-02 12:31:10 +0000 UTC]

thanks darlin. Was good to chat with you last night on tablets and stuff.

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courtsie [2006-08-01 09:58:40 +0000 UTC]

This is an amazing painting The colours and tones are very well used.

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mynti In reply to courtsie [2006-08-03 06:23:33 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much

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dvartdal [2006-07-31 10:05:20 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations with the DD hon'
It's well deserved

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mynti In reply to dvartdal [2006-07-31 23:27:01 +0000 UTC]

thanks sweetheart.. was such a surprise...

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Kimikotsu [2006-07-30 03:36:05 +0000 UTC]

It's so surreal!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!

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mynti In reply to Kimikotsu [2006-07-30 14:26:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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storm610 [2006-07-30 02:56:54 +0000 UTC]

wow... soo.... wow


bravo

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mynti In reply to storm610 [2006-07-30 14:32:36 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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bedheadboy [2006-07-30 02:34:09 +0000 UTC]

i love it it is awsome

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mynti In reply to bedheadboy [2006-07-30 14:33:23 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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bedheadboy In reply to mynti [2006-07-30 16:53:08 +0000 UTC]

you are welcome

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most-devious-kid [2006-07-30 01:51:23 +0000 UTC]

Very excelent use of color. I like the fiery tones you have given it. Very chilling...i like that.

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most-devious-kid [2006-07-30 01:50:56 +0000 UTC]

very exelent use of color. I like the fiery tones you have given it. Very chilling...i like that.

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mynti In reply to most-devious-kid [2006-07-30 14:38:51 +0000 UTC]

thanks very much

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deadlights11 [2006-07-30 00:24:06 +0000 UTC]

I'm not too sure about the colours. Something doesn't strike me right with them. Are those clouds under the floating chess board?

I do like, however, how the bubbles are see-through and the people are silhouetted inside them. Adds a nice mystery. Congrats on the DD, Grace

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mynti In reply to deadlights11 [2006-07-30 14:22:05 +0000 UTC]

s'alright, you don't have to like the colors They're meant to be strange and disturbing... and yeah, clouds.

Thanks, the bubbles were fun

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Anima-lamia [2006-07-29 23:49:33 +0000 UTC]

Awesome piece, love surreal pieces And this one is simply great, I'm sure the buyer was pleased.

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mynti In reply to Anima-lamia [2006-07-30 14:40:41 +0000 UTC]

She was, it's hanging in her house. Thanks!

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Anima-lamia In reply to mynti [2006-07-31 01:09:19 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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diamond281 [2006-07-29 23:21:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow, amazing work here. You deserve the DD

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mynti In reply to diamond281 [2006-07-29 23:23:13 +0000 UTC]

Completely flattered... thank you

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diamond281 In reply to mynti [2006-07-30 12:28:09 +0000 UTC]

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chromosphere [2006-07-29 22:36:10 +0000 UTC]

congrats on the DD Gracie! it's an exceptional piece but you already knew that

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mynti In reply to chromosphere [2006-07-29 22:50:09 +0000 UTC]

lol, thanks hun. Kinna unexpected

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chromosphere In reply to mynti [2006-07-31 01:29:32 +0000 UTC]

ooh they always are! that's the best thing about them

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mynti In reply to chromosphere [2006-07-31 03:56:36 +0000 UTC]

yep Lol

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AlexRhian [2006-07-29 20:06:31 +0000 UTC]

This-is-beautiful.
love-the-fact-that-you-can-see-that-it-was-painted,because-the-strokes-have-texture.

Lovely-scene-well-captured.

A-deserved-DD

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mynti In reply to AlexRhian [2006-07-29 20:11:32 +0000 UTC]

thanks I tend to be a paint whore... way too much! It makes art a rather... expensive hobby. s'why I go digital sometimes.

Thanks for the comment, much appreciated

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Calisto-Divine-Blue [2006-07-29 19:40:16 +0000 UTC]

wow, This is awesome no doubt. I love Surreal art and you definately pulled it off. Such a great style and the use of color is nice. <3

A well-deserved DD x3

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mynti In reply to Calisto-Divine-Blue [2006-07-29 20:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks, darlin! it was very unexpected

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Karma021 [2006-07-29 19:32:31 +0000 UTC]

Nice work!! you did a great work!
Congratulations in your Daily Deviation!!

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