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Unwind - Ink and brandy on bockingford watercolour paper from St Cuthberts Mill
35 x 50cm
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I am sitting and struggling to find fault in this piece. I think your use of colour is absolutely stunning, and the geometric shapes just highlight everything so beautifully. I love the concentration of the blues on her face as without it the face would become lost. It is quite rare that a piece truly takes my breath away, but this is one of those rare times! Your use of line is amazing, everytime I try anything like this it never quite looks this good! The contrast between harsh lines and the softness of her face is amazing. All I can say is keep up the incredible work, your style is both beautiful and unique. The piece is truly admirable.
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This piece is, to me, unique. How the artist produced a piece that is both representational and abstract is beyond me, but he or she is capable of putting these two seemingly opposing concepts together - with examples including the use of lines and patches of brown on the face to create gradients, and feathers for hair.

The artist's use of abstract blue and brown strokes, while abstract when considered individually, form a realistic portrait together. Around her face, the brown and blue effects create a likeness of hair that is remarkable considering the variety of textures used.

The colors of this piece must also be considered. To me, the use of brown and light blue, while certainly not a popular palette, create an interesting blend of earthy and energetic. The energetic brown is matched by the look of the subject, and the energetic blue is represented by the complexity and excitement of brush strokes.

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Overall this is an amazing piece that accomplishes things I did not know to be possible. Its style is flawless, and the effect produced is mesmerizing. I am more of a representational artist myself, but the form created in this piece satisfies me fully. Truly a beautiful work.
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~weyrgirl78 Apr 24, 2013  Student Digital Artist
love love great contrasts in the layers
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~keda2393 Apr 5, 2013  New member
I love your style, its like everything's out of the line's but organized to a t, the colors are contrasting, its all so beautiful
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~Habotre Apr 5, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Every time you do something and post it to DA, I get this werid fangirl reaction. I just plain love your style, colors and originality. I'm not too good at commenting, but I hope that you continue your brilliant work and keep amazing me every time.

You're genious. Thank you for cheering up my day once again.
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*Carnegriff Apr 5, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
thanks!
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~Evanesme Mar 20, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Amazing colours!
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*Carnegriff Mar 22, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
thanks
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~sauriosuki Mar 15, 2013  New member
Is unbelievable the freedom of your work.
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*Carnegriff Mar 22, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
thank you
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Mood: Love ~Kimi-Sinopah Mar 15, 2013  Student Artist
awesome :)
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*Carnegriff Mar 22, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
thanks
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