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Deviousness `anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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I gave vision a 5-star, because I think you know exactly how to get viewers your attention and the motion and figures are very obvious to your concept. I think the drawing is unique on its own, but inside your main line with of your entire gallery: woman and abstract. It is therefore not standing out more as I've seen many more images in the same cornerstone of art. Mostly there is not a background, except the main subject. Therefore I render originality 3.5, which brings me to the technique. What makes it unique and your art enjoyable everytime, without getting boring (this is one of your uncommon powers), is the way you compose it and the subtle balance of colorwork. Your style is speaking out a clear distinctive language, which makes this work unconventional powerful. It is a heavy-weight method, though quite strict in an area of expertise. Therefore I rate 4 stars for technique.
The impact is good. It is particular the motion and abstract what is taking the show here. The eyes are not the strongest expression I've seen from you, realizing these are most of times eye-catchers for viewers. The nose and mouth tend to look a bit disbalanced with the flow direction of drawing; it confuses a little what emotion you want to carry through: as the parts very near the face are a little more exposed, it tends a little to press the exposure and empowerment of the expression to less transparent. That can be a good thing, but here the intention is to get the message more directly over and enjoy the movement, rather than to take free imagined stories as the viewer trips on your work.
Unfortunately I'm an experienced viewer, but I can also imagine it goes quite unnoticed to the enjoyment of the dynamic atmosphere. The storm-concept lends its power to main shape composition and shattered abstract which is a real treat for the eye.
You're one of the few artist that can draw 100 things the same, without getting boring! Well done and congratulations on a fantastic piece of work!
I'm going to give my critique through the lens of the title, "The Storm. I don't know if you have a title in mind while you are working on a piece, or if you end up with a title at the end, but whatever the case, I think this piece is aptly named. I get the distinct impression that the storm is not of the physical variety, but that the storm is in the subject's mind.
The circular composition speaks to the storm having once been contained. The subject has kept their emotional cyclone under control in the past, but now it threatens to burst through the subjects defenses and wreck everything in it's path. I love the way that that lock of hair is whipping around in the wind.
I always really enjoy your use of geometric shapes in your work, but I find them particularly useful in this piece to convey the idea that the storm is a result of the subject's fragmented mind shattering into a thousand pieces. That large polygon on the right really gives the impression that the shards are exploding in every direction - including towards the viewer!- and that if we are not careful this particular storm could cut up to pieces.
I can't help but give you full stars in every category because I can't really find any fault with anything that you have done. Your style is so unique, your technique so refined at this point, and I really find your execution to be flawless.
All in all, well done, and I hope to have the opportunity to see your work in person. I hope you are well, and have a great day.
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