I would say your best to date..A work of art indeed...R.

Nice one, John.

Thumbnail caught my eye in and amongst the new images.. and here I be.

Interesting to me, in that in employing a warmer palette, which seemingly (and might) contradict the visual message of sorts ... that is, until one reads your accompanying narrative.


Her mouth (area) is a tad more prominent. Curious if by design, creative aim?

And the additional texturing is exquisite. The final image is very polished.


And but of course, thank you for sharing this thought provoking piece with us.


p.s. Any use of displacement maps?

Looks to be, and if not and for your creative future consideration.. here you go, in case unawares:

Photoshop Tutorial: Displacement Maps

Loads of other tutorials out there as well, the above one is quite succinct and concise.

I have to say this is truly a work of art, and again is a good example of your very creative style. =^..^=tigs

Artful image, my friend.

Tanju

I like what Les pointed out, that is, the very warm palette in juxtaposition with subject matter and title. As my husband says, "We've already gone crazy." So I've been there a time or two, making this very subjective for me. Absolutely a work of art.
mary

Art museum stuff, John. Excellent!

I like what you are doing with these John. Truly art. As Jim stated, "Excellent"!!

It's probably the heavy snorer sleeping beside her that shatters her peaceful night's sleep. A great looking abstract, John. Nice warm colour tones, emphasizing the 'heat' of (internal) conflict perhaps.

He/she is sure shattered all right! This is so cool and a perfect show of abstract art John!!! Outstanding! And the words so true once again:)

It looks like she would get a stiff neck Shads. I remember what one guy called Alexander Dumas in "The Shawshank Redemption."
I like the contrast. Good creation.

TicK

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Fantastic entry John! Best of luck to you in the contest:)

what can i say john, really great work, i love the warm colours you have used, personally i think this is one of my favorites.
eugene........

Beautiful photo and very well created. fantastic image.

This is a really unique creation and like the colours.

A truly stunning and creative piece or work. Sad and forlorn, almost desolate. When I suggested emptiness as a topic, I wanted people to try and express the emotion rather than just show pictures, to go beyond the image and generate that feeling of emptiness one gets with a deep loss. This image does just that. It epitomises the goal of the contest in a beautiful way.

An excellent interpretation of the subject. The contrasts of color, her sideways position and shattered visuals add so many elements to consider. I sense a pervading notion of lost as much as loss.

Congrats on your 4th place finish in the contest Shads. You make it in the winners circle quite frequently.

TicK

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It's a gorgeous work of art to be sure.

Congrats on the contest placement and being promoted to the Main gallery. Just goes to show the C-index is not every thing.

Grats on your win! This is a stunning piece. I love things that make you think.

John congratulations with your win in the contest well deserved.

Rob

Congratulations!!!

John - With your creativity, your work emotes the contest theme. Congratulations. Thad

nice and beautiful .

Congratulation... this work is very good. Happy for you John! Mich

you can find beauty in the despair, and cruelty in the warmth, i agree with the quote. this piece caught my attention.