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A typical Bahamian still life. It has all the amenities of home; our gorgeous waters, a native fish (the Sergeant) and a Conch shell (pronounce "konk"). Though I wanted to make it a bit challenging so I made it under water... well... half-n-half. So I hope it's not so typical...

This painting was one of the considerations for recieving a free copy of Painter 11 (you can read a review here). And as such everything you see here was done in that program. The clouds and water reflection (or is it refraction?) were the hardest parts. I'm not a big fan of typical bahamian art but I was the last person to get my copy of the software and had some catching up to do. So once I had it installed I just went with the first thing that popped into my head.

Anyway I'm anxious to know what you think, so I've enabled the advanced critique option. Please make use of it :D

And if you're ever in the bahamas be sure to try the Conch Salad or Crack Conch, you won't be sorry ;)

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:iconlittle-vampire:
Let me start by saying that I think this is a not typical still life for me, as I'm not used to see such gorgeous sea life scenes where I live. I'm amazed by the colourful tones you used to create this, such a deep blue for the sky and orange and yellow tones for the fish, shell and starfish, and I really love the way you created the clouds in the sky. You've done a good work in recreating the reflections in the water, the thumbnail it looked so real that I almost thought it was a photo! I've seen you started from a sketch, an when I saw this result I really have to admit that you surprised me! You're not just creating awesome vectors, but you're also a great digital painter! Keep on with your awesome works.
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I'm truly amazed at how beautiful this piece is to look at. The colors are warm and inviting and just looks so good. The softness of this piece and the flow just makes you want to stare at it all day long. The feeling of this picture gives a sense of relaxation and calmness. The fish is over there inviting us to join him while the starfish is looking ever so the lazy one chilling out in the ocean waves. This is such a wonderful piece that I would recommend it to anyone and everyone. This is truly a must have on the wall.
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:iconoibyrd:
oh my GOD that is awesome :wow::faint: well done on the reflections in the water!

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that looks like a vagina... but i really like every part of this i feel like im scuba diving.
:iconmacdoninri:
i first thought it was cute. like a hotdog in a bun. on water. :)

i like the bubbleson the right surface. :D

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i wanna live in your shell chris! and maybe spend that dollar somewhere on shore when i'm ready. :giggle:

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oh wow this is really pretty Chris! :love: The lighting is really magical and the textures you pulled off look wonderful!

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:iconbahamawave:
superb. good job.

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:iconkasumichan2003:
This is amazing for your first try with the software. I'm loving the bright colours and you did a great job with the water refraction. :nod:

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