We Sail With The Tide
Mar 27, 2023 09:38:09 #
A composite heavily influenced by Millais' painting 'The Black Brunswicker'. In our case we don't have a Brunswicker (as those I've found so far don't like having their photograph taken). Instead our man is a 59th Rifleman - the first English regiment to wear something other than a red coat. The 59th were renowned for their accuracy and were possibly the forerunners of today's 'Green Jackets'. Anyway, our lady does not relish the thought of her man going off to war and is trying to persuade him there are better things at home. He, on the other hand, knows he has little choice and must crack-on - he is part of a small detachment detailed to escort a commandeered cargo boat carrying essential supplies to the Peninsular, where Wellington awaits his pleasure. Please feel free to critique, it's always helpful and appreciated.
Mar 27, 2023 10:07:15 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Your work is amazing, Dave! It certainly captures the look and feel of paintings of the era (my words are inadequate).
Stan
Stan
Mar 27, 2023 10:42:28 #
Mar 27, 2023 10:44:19 #
Fantastic attention to detail. Your verbal storytelling is nearly as engaging as your incredible art, Dave.
Mar 27, 2023 10:47:50 #
I like the theme of your composite. The part of the dress showing the Cargo ship through it was well thought out.
Mar 27, 2023 11:57:05 #
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Mar 27, 2023 14:04:29 #
StanMac wrote:
Your work is amazing, Dave! It certainly captures the look and feel of paintings of the era (my words are inadequate).
Stan
Stan
Thanks Stan, glad you like it.
Mar 27, 2023 14:06:53 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Bravo..! A tip of the hat for a job well done.
Thanks sippy - somebody has pointed out I had a ‘age thing’ moment whilst describing my man, he’s in the 95th, not the 59th!!
Mar 27, 2023 14:11:02 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Fantastic attention to detail. Your verbal storytelling is nearly as engaging as your incredible art, Dave.
Just wanted to set the scene Linda - but see my comment to sippyjug! Isn’t age wonderful? I definitely thought 95th even if I didn’t write it!
Mar 27, 2023 14:12:13 #
SoHillGuy wrote:
I like the theme of your composite. The part of the dress showing the Cargo ship through it was well thought out.
Thanks SHG - that was a last minute adjustment!
Mar 27, 2023 14:12:44 #
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Mar 27, 2023 14:43:32 #
I also saw the mast of the boat showing through the dress adding to your realistic image. Was the girl and man two separate images? if so you did great with the masking and feathering. Shadows on her right arm were well done too. Great Job.
Mar 27, 2023 15:00:12 #
Jim-Pops wrote:
I also saw the mast of the boat showing through the dress adding to your realistic image. Was the girl and man two separate images? if so you did great with the masking and feathering. Shadows on her right arm were well done too. Great Job.
Hi Jim. Yes they’re separate, the girl is two or three sections of one image plus a face from a preferred model. The dress needed lengthening and high heels just didn’t go! It was blue too. She was at a fantasy shoot. He was at a history festival. The two boats, sky and foreground are other separate images. Thanks for your comment, much appreciated.
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