tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post9159932126787562563..comments2024-02-12T12:57:42.772-08:00Comments on Art by Crystal Cook: Acceptance SOLDCrystal Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-30247197075209503752012-03-05T17:30:21.738-08:002012-03-05T17:30:21.738-08:00This may be my favorite painting of yours, until t...This may be my favorite painting of yours, until the next one:) What is that amazing blue that you used? Just beyond gorgeous, my friend!!Carrie Waller Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950677994996699686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-27700595709408193272012-03-04T13:37:48.127-08:002012-03-04T13:37:48.127-08:00That's 'knock your socks off' painting...That's 'knock your socks off' painting. I love the way you use colour so effectively - stunning!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701059256337022749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-23481484474699945032012-02-29T08:56:08.388-08:002012-02-29T08:56:08.388-08:00Fantastic portrait. Glad you are feeling alright n...Fantastic portrait. Glad you are feeling alright now. Take care.Corahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395514419769810223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-28870117687793384572012-02-29T08:52:09.734-08:002012-02-29T08:52:09.734-08:00Another beautiful portrait, with the wonderful jew...Another beautiful portrait, with the wonderful jewel-like glow that characterizes your work, Crystal :). I bet she was a delight to paint!Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-18923237053509014592012-02-29T04:34:12.843-08:002012-02-29T04:34:12.843-08:00I saw this last night on a tiny phone screen and I...I saw this last night on a tiny phone screen and I already knew it was beautiful - But on this big screen it shows those meltingly warm and sparkly eyes and that flickering light across her skin. You just keep on amazing me! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-90053957519626837832012-02-28T20:16:01.527-08:002012-02-28T20:16:01.527-08:00Absolutely Beautiful!!Absolutely Beautiful!!Happy Little Trees Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561708290175779301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-55334558755954646142012-02-28T19:30:15.972-08:002012-02-28T19:30:15.972-08:00I love everything about this right down to the ref...I love everything about this right down to the reflection in her eyes. The skin is beautiful and her expression absolutely amazing.Maria Bennett Hockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991414921895251096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-5199960751711689282012-02-28T17:05:25.801-08:002012-02-28T17:05:25.801-08:00Just wonderful! One day (soon) I will have a Cryst...Just wonderful! One day (soon) I will have a Crystal Cook piece hanging on my wall. I'm really looking forward to that day! As usual, your post and artwork is just fantastic. I know I say the same thing over and over but you really are a genius at capturing expressions and light. Just beautiful!Michaele Razihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776334691589067620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-14121606016498451322012-02-28T16:11:19.321-08:002012-02-28T16:11:19.321-08:00Crystal...this is my new favorite...your colors an...Crystal...this is my new favorite...your colors and dramatic passages are awesome.mollie joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849966088152371349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-75639833464459166292012-02-28T11:41:31.083-08:002012-02-28T11:41:31.083-08:00Lovely painting of a lovely lady, and you were ver...Lovely painting of a lovely lady, and you were very perceptive concerning the look of "acceptance" on her face! I too am captivated by the way light filters through gauzy cloth or straw hats on the human face so totally understand your need to get this down on paper! <br />Read about Suzanne's husband dying last week only this morning and gives me a renewed appreciation for what I have here now, here today! Sent her a big cyber space hug but it is not nearly enough, however, it is good that we can be there for each other even if only through text and pixels.Karen Martin Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180294856179918446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-50242340686421449532012-02-28T08:28:00.281-08:002012-02-28T08:28:00.281-08:00Oh my word Crystal, this is extraordinary. She jus...Oh my word Crystal, this is extraordinary. She just throbs with life, your ability to capture that essence and the play with light...just perfectionBren Graham Thebeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423052785015946898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-82694942795818344872012-02-28T07:59:33.781-08:002012-02-28T07:59:33.781-08:00Hi Crystal!
WHAT an exquisite face, her eyes, the ...Hi Crystal!<br />WHAT an exquisite face, her eyes, the skin tones and shadows - all brilliantly done!! Bravo ... or Huzzah!!!!<br />I hope your back continues to improve.Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-27696527187560853272012-02-28T06:26:37.944-08:002012-02-28T06:26:37.944-08:00Goodness gracious Crystal...this is a stunning pai...Goodness gracious Crystal...this is a stunning painting. That expression is moving. I visited Steve's photostream (and followed) because I love traveling anything...photos, art...all of it. I could not find the photo though. <br /><br />Your talent is huge.Lisa Graham https://www.blogger.com/profile/17908986924935514538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-53586085883024929632012-02-28T06:25:34.899-08:002012-02-28T06:25:34.899-08:00Wow! The expression on her face is lovely. Everyth...Wow! The expression on her face is lovely. Everything is so peaceful about this piece. I love how the eyebrow disappears into the light. This is amazing indeed. Its nice to know that your back is recovering. So are you now spending more time painting since you are not going to the gym? :)<br />Best wishes and get well soon,Vinayak Deshmukhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338897572047749402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-61856728735656065902012-02-28T05:34:34.631-08:002012-02-28T05:34:34.631-08:00Glad your back is feeling better -- take care of y...Glad your back is feeling better -- take care of yourself. These eyes are amazing! Really beautiful.Kara K. Bigdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14602797222222630994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-42352575815604110522012-02-28T05:28:37.364-08:002012-02-28T05:28:37.364-08:00agree with Arena-the shadows are incredible and sh...agree with Arena-the shadows are incredible and she's looking right at me.CHRIS MURRAYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902291140734132670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-80947340482600389952012-02-28T05:28:17.433-08:002012-02-28T05:28:17.433-08:00love the bold blue strokes and the play of light e...love the bold blue strokes and the play of light especially :) Hope your back will be its happy self soon!Meera Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578893085543656099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-53791815134926500882012-02-28T05:13:52.268-08:002012-02-28T05:13:52.268-08:00Hi,Crystal,
Lovely work and the touchy title. Con...Hi,Crystal, <br />Lovely work and the touchy title. Congrats!!<br />Take care of yourself. <br />Cheers,SadamiSadamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072887743830381833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-5686641731055580772012-02-28T04:36:29.328-08:002012-02-28T04:36:29.328-08:00This is so so beautiful! I admire your talent, it&...This is so so beautiful! I admire your talent, it's incredible!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600673251180423439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-80833901329554157032012-02-28T04:18:25.935-08:002012-02-28T04:18:25.935-08:00Yea, no captchas here. Thanks Crystal. Try looki...Yea, no captchas here. Thanks Crystal. Try looking at one of those with trifocals....whew!<br />Beautiful portrait, Crystal. She does emote something calming.Carol Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744965568317454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-73497950165853547012012-02-28T03:43:30.152-08:002012-02-28T03:43:30.152-08:00This is so gorgeous! The blues in the shadow work...This is so gorgeous! The blues in the shadow work is absolutely perfect, Crystal!!! She's a beautiful woman ...(glad to hear you're feeling better!!)hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-84797267370915250442012-02-28T03:25:17.847-08:002012-02-28T03:25:17.847-08:00Love love love this.. And what happened to your ba...Love love love this.. And what happened to your back?? Anyway good to know that you are feeling better. My wishes are on their way..Prabalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703772124348402439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-36552351361527195682012-02-28T01:14:41.017-08:002012-02-28T01:14:41.017-08:00Gorgeous painting Crystal!
Glad to hear you'r...Gorgeous painting Crystal! <br />Glad to hear you're back's feeling better - and I'm all up for the cupcake, thanks! :) xxPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344072012837774958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-36445944518522043492012-02-28T00:31:26.108-08:002012-02-28T00:31:26.108-08:00Yay! I'm the first! (Finally... :-P)
I love t...Yay! I'm the first! (Finally... :-P)<br /><br />I love the bold, colorful shadow patterns on her face, especially how you pushed the cast shadow to be that saturated blue as reflections of her hood. It reminds me of Mary Whyte, and Karen Frey, two masters of painting faces with emphasized shadow patterns that makes my jaw drop... And I love her eyes, they are so captivating. You always do the most amazing eyes...<br /><br />Good to hear that you are feeling better -- don't work yourself too hard! Even with all the things you have to do... (Again, don't know how you manage to pull time together to paint. You have my eternal admiration. But do get some rest sometimes!)Arena Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585731948191412898noreply@blogger.com