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Solstice by ~ja5on:iconja5on:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > Still Life

©2008-2009 ~ja5on
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I started this one in January. I had a difficult time getting into a groove so I just worked on it in between doing other paintings. I swore a lot at this painting but I'm happy with the outcome.

I think it's a bit of a departure for me in that there are surreal elements to it.

acrylic on canvas 18 x 36"

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Given 2009-03-26

" He does such amazing photorealism, but his incredible talent, is that he does it in colour. PAINTED in colour! "

Solstice by ~ja5on (Suggested by ~BlackHawkRising and Featured by ^PurpelBlur)

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:iconlogolepsy-society:
~logolepsy-society Jul 9, 2008, 5:01:14 AM
All your paintings are absolutely incredible, just like photographs! <3
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*dizzykid Jul 9, 2008, 5:06:52 AM
awesome dude ... this is one of my favs of yours for sure - I love the color and serine feeling it portrays ... like a still life and landscape combo all in one - subtile use of the depth of field pulls the focus right to that cool little bare tree - i could easily see a seasonal series in this fashion - i wont bother you with any more of my "big blue balls" titles!

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~Eric-Dyer Jul 9, 2008, 5:46:32 AM
Morning Reflection
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~hyper-tom Jul 9, 2008, 6:34:10 AM
im glad u have said u started it back in jan, because if not you would have knocked this up at an incredible speed.. the subject, colours and composition are to me very impressive..

how large is this one?

another top piece of work for your show.!
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~MyLaundryStinks Jul 9, 2008, 6:36:35 AM
Hmm...howabout Mono-Chrome-atic?
I mean, it's not monochromatic at all, but it's a nice play on words. Heh.

But seriously, I love the way this one looks. The scenery in the first orb is so detailed, and you've got the DoF down perfectly.
Again, I'm impressed! Well done!

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~FacetiousKellyAna Jul 9, 2008, 6:44:47 AM
Breathtaking. Literally breathtaking.
The reflections are so intelligent and your set up is brilliant.
You don't paint paintings, you paint REALITY
AMAZING.

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~insanellamagirl Jul 9, 2008, 6:46:17 AM
this one is my favorite of all the marble pieces you have done. i love the iciness to it.

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~Kat-Etherington Jul 9, 2008, 6:51:36 AM
~ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY~
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Mood: Cheerful ~Simzzzz Jul 9, 2008, 7:08:41 AM
the crisp coolness to the overall image along with the depth of field really makes the marbles recede, creating very good depth.

I do think you could have pushed the illusion farther with the addition of something like a warmish purple tone in that main focal marble. ( lol...hope you dont mind me saying that ? just a tiny crit )

I do really like this one though and it has got a different feel to your other works. Think you have some great paintings for your show, and it should be a great visual experience with all the differnet colour pallettes you been using lately.

Make sure you take lots of pictures of your artwork on the walls for us far away people who cant get over to see it ok.

faved :thumbsup: top work Mr de Graaf
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