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Painted originally as a studio nude, reworked about five years ago and discarded. I dont know if it really worked. Based on Victorian fantasy.

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Priscilla M Norris

Love the light in your work, beautiful painting Chris, lve it. 5*****

2 months ago

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Pricilla. Chris

2 months

'Water-nymph' comes to mind when I look at this painting.Love all the greens in the background,the cool of the water and the girl's hesitancy.Love her hair and her under slip.So feminine and beautiful.Painted with a tender touch.k8

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks for such depth comments K8 'Water-nymph'is a good title. Chris

2 months

JoSan

So soft and bright... I love this!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you JoSan, Chris

2 months

Paul Waddington

Lovely painting Chris with an old fashioned touch. 5*****. Paul.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Paul, maybe cos I'm a bit old fashioned:-)) Chris

2 months

Beryl Stewart

it works for me..love the detailed lush background..the subject, is delicate and her nudity is understated, femine and lovely..well done!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Beryl, hope all is well. Chris

2 months

Sanet Benadé

I think it works, she is lovely!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Sanet, It was like doing two paintings. Chris

2 months

Anita Pretorius

Chris, this is just so lovely. I Love the old fashioned way of the painting. Regards.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Anita, It didnt start this way, just kinda happened. Chris

2 months

GHPF

Chris, this is really beautiful...everything about this works!!! Very nicely done!!! -George

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much George, Chris

2 months

Sharon Ward

This is lovely Chris....it does work. It reminds of something else I've seen.....it has a familiar feel to it...which is good....I'll let you know what it reminds me of when I can remember. :-)

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Sharon, A lot of Victorian art had this theme, Pre-Raphaelites particuarly, If it reminds you of this I'm very happy:=} Chris

2 months

pavlos triantafillou

excellent Chris!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Pavlos, Chris

2 months

Celeste Schor

Wow, this is gorgous. I love the nude and I love the landscape even more. The colors are so rich, the reflection in the water is just beautiful. Did you use a reference for the landscape?

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Celeste, I think people have picked up on the fact that it's two paintings. I was painting a lot of landscapes at the time and this was just from imagination. The figure was a nude study roughtly based on a Victorian print. I kind of joined them. I'm in the process of painting a lot of new work so I thought I'd test the water with this one. I've had interesting comments, mainly positive. Kind wishes, Chris

2 months

Doris Billing

Very lovely nude,,and beautiful surroundings,,Chris,,5***** Sincerely, Doris

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Doris, Chris

2 months

Jose Luis Villagran Ortiz

Very beautiful Chris!!, Lovely scene, 5*****, Jose

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Jose, Chris

2 months

Rajendra

fresh atmosphere !

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Rajendra, Chris

2 months

Marjie Z

Very beautiful painting!!

2 months

chris redwood snr

THank you Marjie, Chris

2 months

Higinio Alguacil

It's good! I love it.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Higinio, Chris

2 months

Marta V

The background is fantastic. The proportions of the woman are fantastic. The only thing is that the lady looks cartoonish where the back looks realistic.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Matha, you're quite right about the difference between the figure and the back ground. I joined a nude study and an imaginary landscape together. I was looking for a little surreal effect and the pale colour on the woman seemed the best way to achieve this. I love honest comments like this,it give TRUE feedback. Thanks again Marta, Kind wishes, Chris

2 months

Oldivad

fantastic composition. love the background. 5*****

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Oldivad, regards Chris

2 months

Luchezar Radov

Very well done,Chris.

regards,L.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Luchezar, Chris

2 months

Valerie Pescod

the trees and grass are so real, as is the water. Her gown and the looking into the water. I love this. then i went and looked at other work of yours, and, well, you are wonderful artist.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you for such lovey comments Valerie, Chris

2 months

Frances

Hello Chris, I like this one of yours. There is a lovely feeling of delicacy and the light through the trees adds beautifully to the serenity of scene. The only slightly negative comment I might make is perhaps she needs a bit more shadow under the knee resting on the rock to give her some weight on it. But that's being a bit "nicky picky" but I am an artist also so we are very hard on ourselves aren't we all, and that is only my opinion.
Anyway, happy painting
Frances

2 months

chris redwood snr

Hi Frances, thank you very much for your kind comments and you are completely right about the missing shadow, I will fix it immediately!!!:-)But you're
right, we are hard on ourselves and I dont mind 'nick picking' Kind wishes, Chris

2 months

Tania M Te Moananui

Stunning, human and nature def work!!!! Gorgeous :))))

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much, Tania, Chris

2 months

moosje

it works very well Chris five stars for this little jewel of yours

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much moosje, Chris

2 months

Mario Villareal

Hi Chris Snr.
You have painted a classic with the same classic rendition of the renaissance. Unfortunately you have not given this a title, a 'Victorian Fantasy' would have been very appropriate as your lady gazes upon the river for a mirror. A 5 Star!

2 months

Gilbert Swiggers

Beautiful and lovely 5 ****** :-)

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Gilbert, Chris

2 months

Joan Butler Gore

This is lovely Chris. It reminds me of the White Rock beverage logo of Psyche. Beautifully painted. Joan

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Joan, Chris

2 months

River Skye

Just beautiful!!!!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you so much, Chris

2 months

james t richardson

Hi Chris this seems to be two paintings love the woods grass and beautiful depth in your river the victorian lady is beautiful and the folds in her bodice ,but it seems as if you have just stuck her on and she was a after thought 5***** my friend regards james

2 months

chris redwood snr

You are absolutely right james, although she wasn't an after thought more an 'also there' and was painted, reworked, abandonded, resurrected, and finaly given her freedom to stand trial on PIL. I've had some interesting comments:-) kind thoughts james, Chris

2 months

Ranjana

Amazing and i can compare it with style of Micheal angelo. love it

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you so much, its a wonderful commet to make. Chris

2 months

Wanda Russell

How charming...yes, it does work. She is indeed in a fantasy land, and it is lovely...Wanda Russell

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks so much Wanda, Chris

2 months

Margaret

Beautiful and gentle Chris .i think the whole composition works wonderfully.. 5***** kindest Margaret

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Margaret, I was'nt sure at the time. Chris

2 months

ov3rch1

Great work, love the light sourcing in the trees and on the water. A very soft tone and touch. I really like this.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much, good luck with your work, Chris

2 months

Kostas Koutsoukanidis

Very beautiful nymph. I love it.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Kostas, Chris

2 months

Sally Wedlock

wonderful detail, loving the contrast between the wooded greens and the softness of the skin tones
S.x

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Sally, Chris

2 months

Judith Allison

Wonderful work, chris. I love the fantasy look about this one and somehow it reminds me of some of the old master's works, Love the landscape in the background. Lovely to look at and 5* of course, Judith

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you for such positive comments Judith, Chris

2 months

Robert Doesburg

From my vacation/holyday addres in Spain (Benidorm) looking on your wonderful painting my dear friend from the UK!!
She is beautiful Chris.
Strong and excellent transparent!
Well done.
Cheers, Robert

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Robert, enjoy your holiday, Chris

2 months

Lorraine Marsh

Beautiful work! Well done.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Lorraine, Chris

2 months

dawn davies

so beautifully painted, a masterpiece for sure, well done,dawn,bristol,uk

2 months

chris redwood snr

I blush at the thought of one of my paintings being called a masterpiece. (but I love it) Thanks so much Dawn, Chris

2 months

bobby cockcroft

this is such a beautiful painting

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Bobby, Chris

2 months

Caroline Street

Very beautiful and 'gently' done!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Caroline, Chris

2 months

Thokozili

Chris , finally yet another attempt to compliment you on a beautifully soft and feminine painting reminds me of a water nymph,very murky,mystical with an ethereal feel also has a Pre_Raphaelite quality to it,I really love it ! A 5***** piece.On a personal note, I would say ou have definately stepped over your shadow! love your work!
I get quite frustrated when my comments on great art, won't register, in your case this would be my forth attempt. only hope you receive it this time.
Warmest regards Thoko.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you for such wonderful comments Thoko, I to have problems with registering votes and it is frustrating. I will continue to try and 'step over my shadow' thank you again for such great comments. Kind thoughts, Chris

2 months

Ann Ford

Good painting. I was taught that the best way to paint people is to first paint them nude and add the clothes last. That way, the clothes flow with the body position. This is a lovely painting. Thanks for your nice comments on my art.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Ann, I was told this as well, but I'm not too happy with this result. i will keep on trying. good painting, Chris

2 months

Marta V

It still works because I can so see this as the mystery lady of the forest in a kids mystery book.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Marta, you are the second person to say something like this, maybe it will give me an idea. Chris

2 months

Henny Schutz

The first thing that came to mind was an old movie "The Woman in White" with Eleanor Parker.
The painting is lovely, the greens of the background really nice as is the water of the pond. 5*

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Henny, thats a nice thought I liked that film. Chris

2 months

W.J.Rathbone

Yes it has worked Chris, this is a very, very good painting!!! regards Bill

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank very much Bill, I appreciate you saying that. Chris

2 months

Madmad Geoffers

puts me in mind of the posters used for some cigarette cards i have, it was a wonderful style then and this a wonderful style now 5* work Chris,
Geoffers

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Geoffers, (maybe she's looking for her fag she dropped in the pond:-) Thanks again, Chris

2 months

Madmad Geoffers

i just spat my coffee over the keyboard, maybe she is at that :D
no offense meant i love those cards lol
but you are more than welcome Chris
Geoffers

2 months

Robino

Very beautiful indeed

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Robino, Chris

2 months

Zivka Koceva Karadjovska

Lovely composition Chris,wonderful background.
Best regards!:)

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Zivka, Chris

2 months

Lynn Mann

Really love this Chris. The lady, the background and the water. The colors are just perfect nature tones. All the best, Lynn

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks for your nice comments, Lynn, Chris

2 months

Lynne Williams

Very nice work Chris...I see the Victorian influence and the wonderful background...she is wonderful

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks for your lovely comments, Lynne, Chris

2 months

Jaine Jackson

It worked love it and I am sure you will achieve your goal, I myself have only just started painting and love it. Thank you again for your kind comments

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Jaine, I wish you all the best with your painting. Chris

2 months

Aneli

Hi Chris,very beautiful scene with so nice nature and light ,
the nude and the captured curious look are amazing!
Compliments, Aneli

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Aneli for such nice comments. Chris

2 months

nell

A lovely vision in paint...so feminine and angelic!!! A real pleasure to view!!!5*****

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks Nell, best wishes, Chris

2 months

Jody Kelly

I think that this really works and that your talent is great to bring these elements together.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks for a great comment Jody, Chris

2 months

varvara

Wonderful work, Chris, beautiful composition! Love it!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Varvara, Chris

2 months

Jeanne Warren

This reminds me of an old storybook...I would love to read the story to go with this lovely painting; I am sure there is one somewhere! Well done!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Jeanne, What you have said echos other peoples comments, Maybe I should write a story to go with it:-) Chris

2 months

dian bernardo

This is such a beautiful and soft fantasy painting. Love your art. Thanks for your wonderful comments on my work. Best wishes.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much dian, good luck with your painting. Chris

2 months

ruth laudani

Wonderfully done!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Ruth, Chris

2 months

Victoria

It works for me! Beautiful work!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Victoria, Chris

2 months

William Thomas

Beautiful scene and painting,lovely young lady.Very well done.

Sincerely
William Thomas

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you William, she was a good model. Chris

2 months

william lambert

Magic!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Small reply, means everything.Thanks Chris

2 months

Janice Mills

Fantasy is what came straight to mind when I saw this lovely work. It has heaps of depth and the lighting on the girl is beautiful, she "shines" in contrast to the cool foliage and water around her. She looks serene and "other worldly" just like out of an ancient myth.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks so much Janice, you've just described exactly what I was trying to achieve, Chris

2 months

Barry Carberry

The PRB would be proud,Chris.A wonderful fantasy,wonderfully executed,Barry.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Barry, Chris

2 months

really nice the facial features are so nice and victorian for sure.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Jo. Chris

2 months

Judy Jones

Lovely fresh treatment of the Victorian subject-like John Collier meets Degas-nice impressionist light in the natural setting. excellent!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Judy, thats a lovely comparison to make. Chris

2 months

bacon creepy

simply awe inspiring. very nice work.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much bacon, Chris

2 months

Maria Furniss

This is a beautiful painting and I think it works really well.Maria

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you for your support Maria, Chris

2 months

Debbie Corr "Futurity"

thanks chris for your wonderful comment, and this painting of yours is timeless, and speaks to the viewer, id call it looking for new life! :D

2 months

chris redwood snr

A friend of mine called it 'Where did I drop my contact lens' But I think I prefer yours:-) Thanks Debbie, Chris

2 months

auram009

fantastic work with nude lady and landscape superb colouring.
auram

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much auram, Chris

2 months

Janeine Van Der Molen

So beautiful!

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Janeine, Chris

2 months

Christiane Behrmann

Your females all look so delicate and beautiful, almost frightened to touch them? You have a great respect of female power and love them... beautifully painted like fairy world placed into reality. Christiane

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you for your very observant and intuitive comments Christiane, I never realised I gave so much away through my art. Kind thoughts, Chris

2 months

Alexandra

Very Nice... Love the background... Fantastic detail...

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you Alexandra, Chris

2 months

lee j coxon

definately has a victorian feel to it. has a fable charm to it.

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks for your nice comment Lee, Chris

2 months

Lorrie Sniderman

Chris you make this Fairy look as if she is just visiting our world

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thats an interesting thought, thank you for giving me another idea:-) Chris

2 months

Phil Austen

hi chris...very good work...phil...

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Phil, Chris. Chris

2 months

Janice Tschirn

Beautiful and poised. Very elegant 5*****

2 months

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Janice, Chris

2 months

Geoffrey Gaskell

Hello Chris, Wonderful painting & it certainly captures a "Victorian" quality, but I think even in its own terms this painting works rather well & I don't think the background landscape & main figure conflict at all in style. 5*

1 month

chris redwood snr

Thanks very much Geoffrey, I appreciate your kind comments. Chris

1 month

sarah duncan

I love the metallic hints in the background and she is very beautiful - erotic......?

1 month

chris redwood snr

Thanks so much sarah, apart from my last painting(love in the rocks) I never try to paint erotic pieces. But I think maybe you're right with this. It was a 'put together' painting based loosely on a Victorian style pose and an invented background. I have been very suprised with the kind comments and votes people have given me, and it's been so helpful with my 'quest' to move my art in different directions. Thanks again, Chris

1 month

Dale L. McCoyle

new venus!!! great painting! in line with the masters, old and new!! 5*****!!!

1 month

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much Dale, lovely comments, Chris

1 month

Cynthia Nuttall

This is such an amazing beautiful piece, well done Chris

1 month

chris redwood snr

Thank you very much for your kind comment Cynthia, Chris

1 month

daniel perkowski

beautifully done ,looks great !!!

1 month

chris redwood snr

Thank you so much Daniel, Chris

1 month

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I've had very little training as an artist but get my influences from the many different countrys I've visited during my career as a professional musician, only having the time to start painting ten years ago. Now in my retirement year I intend to give more time to art, explore a little deeper, try to put on the canvas what I'm feeling and not taking the 'safe' road. Easy to say....harder to do I think! In music you have to 'step over your shadow' often in order to create and develop new ideas. I hope to be able to apply the same principals to my art. Wish me luck:-)

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