Title : Insignificance

Details : Oil painting on box canvas, 356X457

Frame : Unframed

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Besides the comments below appreciation also comes from: Chiyuki Itoga,Japan; Lemmy, Finland; Rav, Poland; Drew, Italy; Peggy, USA; De, USA; TK, Sweden; fn, USA; Ron, Ireland; Joe, USA; RR, USA; Marcel, Poland; Crystal, Australia; Olga, Russia; Meral, Turkey; Miranda, Canada; Marta, Italy; Carolyn YM, USA; C Brzydki, USA; Kellie Gedvil, Estonia; June, UK; Roxy Elle, Romania; Eva, UK; SCH, USA; Shir, Israel; D van Dyk, USA; Dorota, Poland; DJC, USA; Wilbur C, USA

Wonderfully horrifying in concept. Terrific delivery of feeling. I love it. MichelleLynn Ehrmann, USA, Sept 10

I know that view so well. Nicki, New Zealand, Nov 10

Taking this in a series with 'Cry in the Wilderness' and 'Being and Nothingness'....I like all three in this series but this last one stands out as being superior to me. The first two were disturbing and jarring. That is good of course, to be able to jolt a person with your art is a wonderful thing. What I like about this one is that it can be disturbing, but it is also possible to view it in a different way and find some kind of peace, or resolution internally. I haven't spoken about the technical aspects of the painting but I think others have touched on that. One thing I do like is that it is open to several interpretations even on the technical level. Is he looking over a lake, or is it a field? I think it is whatever the viewer says it is. It is remarkable that you were able to convey a definite message (the feeling of isolation and lack of importance, or substantial influence on ones surroundings) while at the same time not affirming more form than needed, so that the viewer can enjoy the work in multiple ways. Further, this is done without an undue reliance on abstraction. This is not an abstract piece. So in my view you have accomplished the best of approaches (abstract/impressionistic vs realism) all in one piece. - Dave Cummins, USA, Aug 05

The title conveys very well what the image depicts.. the lone figure sitting at the bottom and the big blue, slightly surreal space. great idea - Emily, Cyprus, May 05

Dreamlike and out of this world. the blue monochrome works incredibly well here. wonderful work - Karin, Austria, Apr 05

we are really so small... the sky, the sea, the whole universe... everything is bigger than us... but that shouldn't worry us. as that man standing calm there, we should accept our insignificance and take our role as a part of this infinite, we should sit back and relax, knowing that it's not that we are small and intrascendent, but that we are part of something bigger, and that that infinite is part of us. I love this painting for all those feelings that gives me... - Lucia Benito Zambrana, Argentina, May 05

How can you create all that with just blue? I'm always amazed how you do that. I don't know what that title means because my english is not that great. Curse me. But I find the painting really peaceful and I'd like to think that there's mist and that person over there is waiting for somebody coming out of the mist. - Maria Davidjuk, Finland, May 05

God, I love this one.. The colors are amazing and draw so well upon the loneliness, and dismal emotions of the subject. He is engulfed in a sea of his own blue thoughts... absolutely gorgeous- bravo! - Lysa, USA, May 05

It's sad . colours match the feel - Clair, Australia, May 05

Really great painting! I love textures of sky and water and 'smooth' transition between them. Composition is very good too. - Ekaterina, Russia, May 05

I just love the feeling to this. Foggy and tranquil. - Adam, USA, May 05

Theres not much left to say it looks great to me... I think your on to something. - Alyssa Farlow, USA, May 05

This is delightful. I love the title. I like the way you've used negative space.. Filling it up with great hues and detail. The compostion is pleasing to my eye. - Melanie Starr Malott, USA, Apr 05

WOW!!...I think this is my favorite.... I really get a feeling of isolation from this one..almost claustrophobic. Lovely value changes, it creates so much depth. Another winner! - Jessica Kuffner, Canada, Apr 05

You really paint with the heart, such a deep feeling in your paintings!! - Ana Maria Hidalgo, Chile, Apr 05

I can really connect with this painting! NICE ONE! - Identity Withheld, USA, Apr 05

Oh my...you have outdone yourself. I feel compelled to give over the top compliments. Great color for the theme, the idea is perfectly conveyed. - Rebecca Lopez, USA, Apr 05

oooh !! this onez just awesome !! with all the rain and gloominess around...hmm...makes sense !! - Gautam Seth, India, Aug 05

Sadly, I don't know where to look; still, I like it. (I wonder what it would look like without the bars?) - A.D.,USA, Oct 05

I love this artwork. The blues make it seem lonely, yet, the light shades give it a feeling of happiness as well. Just... Perfect. It's also not too busy. Simple artworks always intrigue me. - Charli, Australia, Sept 05

A-flipping-mazing, artist. But when did you see me, to paint me so? Good one. ST, UK, Sept 10

powerful piece Aries, USA; Jan 12