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TARPON by ~HOULY1970:iconHOULY1970:

Categories Traditional Art > Paintings > Animals

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©2008-2009 ~HOULY1970
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Well what can I say.

It's my first underwater painting. A learning experience that's been sitting propped up for me to mentally disect for the past few months actually.

I've touched it up a bit here and there but for the most part have just lost the spark of it.

So here it is. I'm going to say it's finished ... even though it feels like a painting can never actually be finished. Maybe it's just taking time to breathe ....

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*dreamweaver69 Sep 8, 2008, 11:22:54 AM
Nice work definitely has the Tarpon look and nice work on the scales, I wouldn't have patience for that
Jeep

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~sakarataryn Sep 8, 2008, 11:29:03 AM
The textures of the fish scales are absolutely beautiful and spot-on. I think the two things it may be missing are:

1) In most underwater environments and especially saltwater, the background becomes more blue and indistinct due to the water scattering blue light. More light reaches your eye when near, so you see more color in the foreground.

2) Depending on how shallow and clear the water is it can leave bright line patterns of light, just like the patterns on the bottom of a pool on a bright day. This effect really helps bring out the underwater feel if you can pull it off.
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*Galhad Sep 8, 2008, 12:01:56 PM
Wonderful!

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*Mystik-Rider Sep 8, 2008, 1:38:03 PM
Beautiful work! :heart:

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~outbackheaven Sep 8, 2008, 3:09:44 PM
Oooo i like this one, although i do like all of your work. The fish are spot on. congrats what a great piece

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=Harpyqueen Sep 8, 2008, 6:29:57 PM
FISHY!!! I love the fishys =D

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~LindaRHerzog Sep 8, 2008, 10:06:51 PM
Oh John, I can tell you spent your time on this one. Very nice indeed! Congrats!
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~LindaRHerzog Sep 8, 2008, 10:07:35 PM
They are sassy looking fish aren't they.
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~Indylicious Sep 9, 2008, 4:38:02 AM
Wow, this makes me want fish sticks.
Very nicely done as usual =) I don't think there's any reason for it to be unfinished, it looks great.
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*hcklbry Sep 9, 2008, 9:50:03 AM
This turned out really nice. I love the soft colors.

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September 8, 2008
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