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birdsnwater [2017-07-11 00:06:42 +0000 UTC]

What more were you expecting from your pastels? I think this is beautiful.

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Tuntalm [2016-11-01 10:44:02 +0000 UTC]

Hello ! here !

What I find appealing in this piece !
- The wood effects are awesome ! I think you did a very interesting job at creating different wood colours. It gives a very "cottage-like" vibe, and gives me the impression this house is isolated, located in some mountains full of pin trees and such. Why do you say your experiment with pastel isn't successful ? I can't say it is a failed attempt, it is actually very good !
- I like the structure of your canvas, it is very simple yet effective ! The fact we only see wood, with a window centered in the canvas, and nothing else is quite interesting. It reinforces the mystery behind this house, as if we were only passengers with no right to enter the little cottage. We are unwanted viewers of something that isn't ours, and we should remain silent not to trouble the life of the house. I like this mysterious atmosphere a lot ! Nice work !
- I like the little story behind your piece ! It is not too long, and reinforces the little mysterious vibe I get from your drawing. Have you ever met this couple ? Should have been some unusual and interesting people to talk to !
- Interesting window design ! I like the fact everything in this piece is about bats, while it is not a dark or horror piece. You did an amazing job at incorporating the bat at the top of the window without transforming the piece into some sort of horror movie design. Everything stays coherent with the rest of the piece. I also like the fact the bat is almost unnoticeable. I mean, it is in the shadow of the root, and it takes some time to figure out where it is. Just like a real bat hiding in a cavern, in the end ! 

What could be improved in my opinion ?
- It is rather hard to distinguish everything behind the window. I see a sort of flower bouquet but I can find out what the thing on the right (my right) is. I think The shapes are too unclear, and maybe if you tried to define them a bit more it would help.
- The lower edge of the window seems a bit asymmetrical, in my opinion, not very horizontal. The left side (my left) seems lower than the right side of the board. It is a tiny little detail, but hey, your basics are awesome so I mention the small details to take you to the next level !  

Side note : what do you use to scan your pieces ? The picture seems a bit blur, but I can't tell if it is blur or just a bit dull ? Maybe post editing to add some contrast would be appreciated. I can redirect you to an awesome free software if you are clueless about what to use.

Overall, this is an awesome piece ! I just love how you can suggest things without actually showing much of them. There are only minor issues to solve, but the whole thing is already very very good ! Keep experimenting, you are going in the right direction !
KEEP IT UP AND HAPPY CREATING !

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meltyfase [2016-10-30 00:51:26 +0000 UTC]

Hey there I'm from ProjectComment

This piece has an ominous vibe that I appreciate. It is about bats after all.
The way you treated the surrounding wood is beautiful. With all the swirls and notches, it's very realistic!.
The design on the window is quite symmetrical which might have taken some time for you to accomplish.

However this piece is somewhat boring to me in a way. I admire the detail you put in this but since you use mostly browns the only thing I have to fall back on is the contrast and there isn't a great deal of it. at least not enough for me to really enjoy it. I'll give you this, the photo or the place you visited probably had this type of lighting but still.

I think if you actually added the boards on the window it would have made for a much more dynamic piece. The way it is now, it is very safe and stable in terms of design. It's a window, it's rectangular, in the center. I feel you noticed this and went in to add the scenery in the window to add some visual discomfort and intrigue but the items inside are very closely toned the same way the rest of the image is so they'e not as impactful.  

I love you dedication to art, you are very talented!

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sheorun [2016-10-29 10:16:09 +0000 UTC]

Well, this is a nice windowframe Very unusual to find such themed carvings! Then, I want to say, this is not at all an unsuccessful pastel-work. I know the medium as well, I tried it out a couple of times and indeed, it is not easy to work with them. I myself prefer other tools as well But the outcome you achieved really is very refined and offers nice details and shadings! The materiality is perfectly readable as well as all those little details in the window framing. You paid notice to how a window is crafted and how all the different parts go together. I also like the nice tough with the garlic very much Together with the bats is becomes very halloweeny and is able to tell nice little stories about the house and the people living in it.
I am not quite sure though, about some of the lights and shadows. For example, I think the part you see through the window should actually be darker than the wooden wall you see outside. Since it looks like a daylight situation to me, this is how it would normally perceived, I think (of course I understand you want to showcase what is inside, which is also very important for this work, just wanted to let you know it is a tad disturbing ) Also, I like you used shadows, to show more than the picture itself does (for example that there has to be a roof above the window because it is darker there), but I think especially below the window these shadows could be a bit stronger. It is readable if you look out for them, but if you don't it might just not be noticed because of the many darks the old wood already brings with it
Other than that it really is a wonderful piece of work, and I hope you keep on experimenting with pastels

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AirShade [2016-10-15 07:35:35 +0000 UTC]

Hi there! I’m here from Project Comment 
I found this deviation through the weekly commenting project  and I must say, that is a really interesant piece of art. The colors are great and all seems to be on his place. You succeed with the 3D effect of the window and the wood is perfecly done. I know how hard it is to paint with pastels and watercolours, especially on the detailing so don't say this isn't a succes. I find it pretty good, on an advanced level. It is a great picture. The shading is great done ( I can see that the light is comming from the front, up part of the drawing). 
For the things inside, you created a nice effect. It's obviously that in the house is garlic ( for the bats ). Pretty nice ideea.
Anyway, great devoation! Keep working, you little talent!

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FluffyKyubey42 [2016-10-10 03:41:25 +0000 UTC]

I almost thought this was real before I saw it was made with pastels! You did a fantastic job with the detailing here, and I love how you took some liberties with the real-life window to make it more beautiful.

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CABARETCABS [2016-10-09 17:04:06 +0000 UTC]

Lovely piece of art.

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the-nika [2012-09-08 12:47:06 +0000 UTC]

Здорово! Чеснок порадовал))

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roamingtigress [2012-07-30 15:10:36 +0000 UTC]

I think this looks very successful I love the colour and textures here!

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Built4ever [2012-07-08 14:52:34 +0000 UTC]

I think it IS successful. Certainly an unusual subject. I think Batman might like it too.

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