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Carnegriff — The Miracle
Published: 2012-11-16 12:20:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 13858; Favourites: 1105; Downloads: 226
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This is an excellent drawing but the composition feels very static. I would like to see a background or even a frame to give the face some sort of context. Another option would be to try cropping it in different ways. For instance, if you were to zoom in close enough to crop the top of the head, that would place much greater emphasis on the eyes. Similarly, cropping the right side of the page would make one wonder what she is looking at. I like your choice of colors here. They add variety to the piece without distracting from the line work.
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The detail and the technical aspect of the work is amazingly well done (10\10), but it kinda lacks an emotion or idea.. the first time you see it, you get the "wow" effect because of the beauty. after looking at all the beautiful details, you're left with a blank feeling... as if you drew a nice face with impressive technique, but the face has no expression. I've noticed that at your other work too, maybe beside "heartache" and "brave", and I wondered if you are just interested in the technique or you intend to pass a massage. I'd love to know what it means to you.
(sorry for posting it a a regular comment too)
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Some of the best art is passing massages, thank you.
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I was quite emotionally and spiritually touched with this piece of beautiful art. The subject matter, colour palette, and overall heavenly glow of this piece are really quite soothing to the soul. The only advice I proffer you is to now take things to the next level of artistic expertise. Start to think about the tonal range of your subject, what the eye should be drawn to (the piece's focal point,) and about reducing the amount of business or 'colour noise' that occurs outside of the piece's focus point. These are just refinements that you can add to your already impressive knowledge of effective artistic principles.
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Hi there and thanks for your great critiwque - take on board all of your observations. tonal range is something that I need to keep an eye on for sure especially with the variation of fine line and wash. I suppose the thing that hinders this kind of planning is the spontaneity that I use to create each piece - I started the piece miracle with no intention of incorporating the star shaped composition, but as the piece developed the star configuration of apple seeds seem to grow to fill the whole page and sometimes it's nice just to let the flow of drawing take over. I think you are right though - it is getting the balance between process and finished result that is important. Thanks so much for your constructive input. Interesting that your opinion should contrast so strongly with the other critique on the page - just serves to illustrate how subjective art is I suppose. For one person there is an emotional connection, to another the work is simply about technique. The good thing I suppose is that it prompts a response either emotionally or intellectually.
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The great Carne Griffits. I'm sorry it took me so long!
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wow i love the textures of the leaves on her face 
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There's a lot going on in this but it comes together beautifully.
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Hi Odelia, thanks for your critique - really thoughtful - In answer I would say my work is highly personal - it includes symbolism which is relevant to me and sometimes this may communicate to the viewer. I have no interest in technique. My work is more driven by spontaneity and exploring the link between drawing and unconscious mark making, it relates to automatic drawing process and is much a method of discovery for me as it is for the viewer. You can find more details about the process of working at my blog and website www.carnegriffiths.com - Cheers and thanks for the critique
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No problem, I'll check out the blog
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The detail and the technical aspect of the work is amazingly well done (10\10), but it kinda lacks an emotion or idea.. the first time you see it, you get the "wow" effect because of the beauty. after looking at all the beautiful details, you're left with a blank feeling... as if you drew a nice face with impressive technique, but the face has no expression. I've noticed that at your other work too, maybe beside "heartache" and "brave", and I wondered if you are just interested in the technique or you intend to pass a massage. I'd love to know what it means to you.
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This is the kind of stuff that DESERVES to be popular!
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great art, I'm pretty sure that is my face or I have a twin....
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If only DeviantArt had more artists like this...
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Sooooooo breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it!
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I don't really understand the title, but that's so awesome...
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As always: amazing texture, amazing details, amazing composition with the simplicity and yet complexity combined. You are one of my favourite artists here on DA because of the precision you put in your work and the amazing talent which you obviously have.
Every time I see you posting a new piece of art it makes me smile and excited. Well done.
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