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tiamat9 In reply to ??? [2006-08-01 05:35:36 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome my friend.

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rapidograph In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 23:51:40 +0000 UTC]

... such a range of emotions and colors in this... I can marvel at this in so many levels, not just in the clean execution of portraiture or the handling of the palette, but also the minute details and what they symbolize both to you as well as to me... both playful and deep at the same time, this rockets the spirit...

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SRaffa In reply to rapidograph [2006-08-01 00:06:34 +0000 UTC]

See, it's with comments like this that I finally do feel like I've finished a piece; when someone else really does SEE it.
Thanks, Gary; that's the dA experience in a nutshell!

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LadyZee1 In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 23:21:10 +0000 UTC]

The quality of your work is not only inspiring, but enthralling to explore.
This image is spendid in the essence that it lends to peace, playfulness, and dreams.
I love it.

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SRaffa In reply to LadyZee1 [2006-07-31 23:26:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Rachael...

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LadyZee1 In reply to SRaffa [2006-07-31 23:29:13 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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PromefeuZ In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 22:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Very nice.
Why Cathexis? Is the girl the focus of someone else's energy (ie the artist's)
Or is it that all her psychosexual engergies are being released in the form of that fiery ball semi-submerged (beneath the subconscious?)? And what about that elephant what's up with that- blocked memory? They never forget. There's some surreal stuff going on here and I like it.

In fact the subject matter so intriguing it nearly made me quite overlook the detail and fine rendering of the artwork itself

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SRaffa In reply to PromefeuZ [2006-07-31 23:23:38 +0000 UTC]

I like all of your interpretations; Cathexis because I attached emotional significance to this odd pose of hers; it was carefree and childlike, and she's had such a serious life... the tiny, crying elephant are the difficult things her memory has to carry...
Thanks so much for looking, sir!

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highpriestess In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 22:12:26 +0000 UTC]

Your work is always so rich, with a realness to it.

Wonderful.

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SRaffa In reply to highpriestess [2006-07-31 22:18:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, darlin!
Paint can be like a good marinara sauce; you add to it and add to it, let it simmer, and then add to it some more...

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highpriestess In reply to SRaffa [2006-08-01 00:56:09 +0000 UTC]

Well, mama mia! Your work is molto bene.

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SRaffa In reply to highpriestess [2006-08-01 01:05:00 +0000 UTC]

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mildtarantula In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 22:10:34 +0000 UTC]

incredibly detailed as always i really love the little elephant though, it's such a wonderful touch to the picture somehow

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SRaffa In reply to mildtarantula [2006-07-31 22:17:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, sweetie!
The one positive thing that could come of all the genetic experimentation might be tiny elephants we could share our homes with...

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TheTrashCaretaker In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 21:33:24 +0000 UTC]

I always keep thinking you use airbrushes when I see your pieces. It's pretty amazing what you can do with the Gouache and ink. Very majestic and colorful piece.

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SRaffa In reply to TheTrashCaretaker [2006-07-31 21:46:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, brother! I use airbrush very often in my work; I love the airbrush!

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TheTrashCaretaker In reply to SRaffa [2006-07-31 21:51:45 +0000 UTC]

Ah, so it is airbrush! I wasn't too sure at first actually. My mother actually had one ages ago before somebody stole it. It is a medium I would love to try out some day.

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SRaffa In reply to TheTrashCaretaker [2006-07-31 22:00:05 +0000 UTC]

I've been running water-based oil paints through mine for the past 5 years, with time-outs for my beloved gouache along the way...

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katat0nik In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 21:32:28 +0000 UTC]

Amazing...it's like looking into another world
The depth and details are wonderful. I hope I can paint like you some day

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SRaffa In reply to katat0nik [2006-07-31 21:45:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Jane! If I have just one wish, it's that you continue to paint like YOU do!!!

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katat0nik In reply to SRaffa [2006-07-31 21:56:56 +0000 UTC]

You've made my day....my YEAR

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SRaffa In reply to katat0nik [2006-07-31 21:59:02 +0000 UTC]

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experiment48602 In reply to ??? [2006-07-31 21:13:42 +0000 UTC]

Ever since I started watching you, you've proved to me that you can create worlds that only exist in dreams. This is no exception to that talent of yours. I applaud you, Sam, for showingme how color should work by what you want and not by what color wants

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SRaffa In reply to experiment48602 [2006-07-31 21:44:31 +0000 UTC]

What a great comment; thanks so much, Nick...
There are times when I could just eat gouache, the colors are so appealing...

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