Being Watched

[BYart]

Just finished this acrylic on paper. Small- 9 x 12.
Deer's coloring shows better in original.
"Being Watched"...one wonders by whom or what?
Maybe this should be a series, begining with this one, then followed by the second-"Fatal Decision"(shown in work in progress thread)
All feedback welcomed! Thanks!

[johnwalkeasy]

Well, somthing or someone is lurking in the dark. I like this work. The lake, the geens and the darker ground. Yes I think a few more like this is a good idea.

[krysta11]

Hello my friend B.,

I can see another beautiful piece of art. I love it! I think few more like these two will make a wonderful series collection. You are doing well , girl!
krysta

[BYart]

Thanks John and Krysta!
I've taken a better picture of it and also decided to post the second in the series(as previously shown in WIP).
Thanks so much for viewing and CC's always welcome!

[Erika Takacs]

Barb, they're great together. You successfully
ought tension to the first one's idyllic feel, and the title fits well.

[BYart]

Barb, they're great together. You successfully
ought tension to the first one's idyllic feel, and the title fits well.

Thanks E!
The first one, as with the second...started as something totally different than where it went shortly after beginning. LOL...I'm not sure that i would ever be able to paint from reference as long as I keep changing total direction while painting.
Thanks for viewing and comment!

[Michael Ortega]

Good Work! This reminds me of the "bambi vs godzilla" cartoon from many years ago. Very close to being sequential art...you just need a third painting showing the doe laying in a field with a distended belly with tufts of wolf fur.

[BYart]

Good Work! This reminds me of the "bambi vs godzilla" cartoon from many years ago. Very close to being sequential art...you just need a third painting showing the doe laying in a field with a distended belly with tufts of wolf fur.

Thanks Michael!
LOL! I am thinking along the story line you have indicated! But with a bit different twist, will proceed with a third shortly!
Thanks so much for taking the time to view and comment.

[bergina]

Hi Barb,
This comment is not based on how well you have done the painting, just the theme and direction.
OK, I’m a bit confused?
I’m not sure what to make of your latest post or recent work? For the life of me, I can’t understand why you are focusing all your tallent and effort on such a dark side of nature?
You paint such great dog works and landscapes and I enjoy viewing them.
With your latest series, the theme is just not working for me in a positive way. This is probably based on my past experience. Long story short, I do spent a lot of time in the bush with my camera searching for painting resources. A few years back, I came upon a deer who was being attacked by a pack of coyotes. I tried to move them out shouting, etc but didn’t work so I was just the very frightened long distant observer. This was horrific and sickening. I thought I would be next as no gun and about 1 KM on snow shoes from the nearest dirt road. Surprisingly the deer eventually managed to somehow escape into the thick
ush but with the pack in pursuit. The unknown outcome still haunts me.
I guess you have touched a nerve with your recent works, I just can’t get beyond the topic to subjectively give a critique about the painting. I noticed others stating that this is good and should include something like one guy stated “you need the doe with extended body and some wolf fur” or something like that. .
I have never commented on anyone else’s opinion but this just made by blood boil.
O My Gosh!
Guaranteed this guy has never seen the horrors in nature that I have or if so, has a much different and warped interpretation of what should be cele
ated with a
ush and some paint.
I hope this wasn’t to offensive, but you really got my attention with this one.
Al

[BYart]

Hi Barb,
This comment is not based on how well you have done the painting, just the theme and direction.
OK, I’m a bit confused?
I’m not sure what to make of your latest post or recent work? For the life of me, I can’t understand why you are focusing all your tallent and effort on such a dark side of nature?
You paint such great dog works and landscapes and I enjoy viewing them.
With your latest series, the theme is just not working for me in a positive way. I personally have experienced what you are attempting to portray, different subjects but same scenario and not pretty, actually very sickening.
I guess you have touched a nerve. I just can’t get beyond the topic to subjectively give a critique about the painting. I noticed others stating that this is good and should include something like one guy stated “you need the doe with extended body and some wolf fur” or something like that. .
I have never commented on anyone else’s opinion but this just made by blood boil.
O My Gosh!
Guaranteed this guy has never seen the horrors in nature that I have abut if so, has a much different interpretation of what should be cele
ated with a
ush and some paint,
This is definitely nothing that would hang on my wall.
No offence intended and just my opinion but you really got my attention with this one.
Al

Al, I understand your confusion, as you obviously had not read my post in WIP concering Fatal Decision?
I am going through alot in my life right now...and this is how I am portraying my emotions. These paintings are not my usual "theme" that is true...but I am doing a third shortly, and all I can say is to wait for the outcome...given your post...it will surprise you.
OH...and BTW...I'm sure Michael was joking...I understood it that way, as he was refering to a cartoon with the deer winning, though I am certain he can speak for himself.
Not everything in life is "pretty" Al, as I am so aware, and I suppose this is my way of expressing that. Sorry you don't like or approve...but life and death is an everyday occurance in Nature. Thankfully, unlike with Man...death generally occurs as a means of another animals survival.
And just FYI, I am doing other paintings besides this series, so no...all my attention and talent(thank you for that) isn't focused on this theme.
I appreciate your concern and comments as always.

[BYart]

Al, I think you were editing your post as i was responding to it(your original reply).
I can see how after reading about your encounter, you are upset with this scene...but again...wait for the third.