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<p>[QUOTE="Pat P, post: 112014, member: 201"]Okay, my turn...</p><p><br /></p><p>A -- It's a "pretty picture." The first photo of it is actually more appealing to me since there's more life and contrast. The second photo looks so monochromatic that it looks kind of dull. Not sure which photo is truer to the painting? To my eye, the artist is skilled but not creative, so there's no drama, nothing to draw your eye in or stir your curiosity. It's all surface, with no heart, soul, or imagination. I wouldn't buy it, but if I happened to own it I might hang it in a hallway or stairwell.</p><p><br /></p><p>B -- I actually like this painting even though some of the trees look like they were done with not too much skill. But the scene has depth, adds a human touch with the figure, and piques my curiosity. I probably wouldn't buy it, but if I happened to own this one I might hang it in a grouping with other works. Although I appreciate realism in good paintings, my favorites are usually impressionist ones.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Pat P, post: 112014, member: 201"]Okay, my turn... A -- It's a "pretty picture." The first photo of it is actually more appealing to me since there's more life and contrast. The second photo looks so monochromatic that it looks kind of dull. Not sure which photo is truer to the painting? To my eye, the artist is skilled but not creative, so there's no drama, nothing to draw your eye in or stir your curiosity. It's all surface, with no heart, soul, or imagination. I wouldn't buy it, but if I happened to own it I might hang it in a hallway or stairwell. B -- I actually like this painting even though some of the trees look like they were done with not too much skill. But the scene has depth, adds a human touch with the figure, and piques my curiosity. I probably wouldn't buy it, but if I happened to own this one I might hang it in a grouping with other works. Although I appreciate realism in good paintings, my favorites are usually impressionist ones.[/QUOTE]
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