Splendid. There are so many ways to say this image works. The figure looks out and connects with the viewer immediately. Then the background offers a play on symbols and abstractions. Exceptional low key palette. Back again to the figure. The outfit is a mix of uniform, costume, yet subtle and whimsical. The contrasting mixture of the face, background and outfit confuse the eye and ask questions that defy simple answers. Perhaps this is a culture unknown but familiar to you - the artist. The model has an intensity of a bold expression developed through apparent pain and disappointment. Very captivating image of a persons torment because they are beautiful.
Artist Reply: ..Dear James!...Thank you for the wonderful estimation of my work!..Your comments are beautiful!!!...thank you!...))))
4 Comments
Natasha Mylius 19 Jun 2010
Great gallery! It's my favorite.Olga van Dijk 06 Jun 2010
What a well deserved Pic of the day this is! Gorgeous oil painting and design, Dmitry!James Lanigan-Thompson 06 Jun 2010
Splendid. There are so many ways to say this image works. The figure looks out and connects with the viewer immediately. Then the background offers a play on symbols and abstractions. Exceptional low key palette. Back again to the figure. The outfit is a mix of uniform, costume, yet subtle and whimsical. The contrasting mixture of the face, background and outfit confuse the eye and ask questions that defy simple answers. Perhaps this is a culture unknown but familiar to you - the artist. The model has an intensity of a bold expression developed through apparent pain and disappointment. Very captivating image of a persons torment because they are beautiful.Maria Anna Machado 03 Jun 2010
fantastic work...