From the article: "Winter Approaching" by Lynne Ellis
What do you think of this painting? How has it dealt with the project's challenge, how do you feel about the finished painting, and has the artist achieved what they've set out to do? Read these Tips on Giving Constructive Criticism and the Critique Checklist, then share your thoughts and suggestions on this specific painting here.
glad its spring....
- I like the use of the two blues, on the ground, and in the ice maiden. The starkness/sharpness of the winter ice contrasts nicely with the colors in the rest.
- —skrh
Winter approaching or leaving?
- I agree with Rhonda. I saw it as winter's last hurrah! Maybe it depends on when you look at it. It may feel differently in fall!
- —Guest Karen
Miss Winter
- I like the story telling, although Miss Winter's outlining is a bit to harsh, would have liked it softer.
- —Guest Elsie J
Focal point
- Not being a fan of fantasy art, I wouldn't normally study this type of picture, but, for what it's worth, I think the image would be improved by moving the focal point (figure) away from the corner
- —VincentVG
Winter Approaching
- I can see the thought process behind this,and the idea is good, I think that the two halves are competing with each other a bit and as it's called Winter Approaching I would have subdued the fall part I think.
- —clickergayle
Great depiction!
- Lynne, Being from Missouri, I certainly know where your thinking is! I love your graduation of color from spring/summer, to fall, to winter. And, indeed she does dance across the boundaries all too often. I am especially impressed with the ground work from winter to spring mud...or fall mud. great texture there!
- —fuzzwad
Winter Approaching
- This is an interesting painting. I assume the figure represents winter approaching fall. I would also assume that fall had already taken over spring & summer, so I don't know why they are shown. The blue hands & arms are a bit creepy and I would like to see more value change between the figure and the shadow.
- —Guest Lori
Winter Approaching
- I viewed this from a different perspective and saw it as winter backing away as spring came to overtake "her", Very interesting way of presenting a subject.
- —Guest rhonda taylor
