Daddy's Girl

mhick9s, 8 days ago

Beautiful! Great atmosphere and title! love the tones! Well done!

Yvonne Emerson, 8 days ago

This brings out so many emotions in me Thomas. Its been favorited and its an aweszome piece. I honestly cannot find the words to say anything more.

KEITH R. WILL..., 8 days ago

very interesting peice i like it

dimarie, 8 days ago

thought provoking stuff!
very deep. i think alot will be able to relate to this..

butchart, 8 days ago

indeed there is an overwhelming sadness to this Thomas… i’m trying to ascertain whats in the upstairstair’s window… i’m thinking daddy…but my monitor is telling me puppy dog… wish i could see the original…. also the blue ankle piece… trying to figure that one out…..... man your images are so interactive….............b

Antanas, 8 days ago

superb

Thomas Dodd in reply to mhick9s’s comment, 8 days ago

mhick9s – thank you so much!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Yvonne Emerson’s comment, 8 days ago

Vonne – this was a difficult one for me to do as well… it just kind of evolved into this theme and made me think of some unpleasant memories with my ex… but in a strange way – I think she would love this piece….

Thomas Dodd in reply to KEITH R. WILLIAMS’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks Keith…

Thomas Dodd in reply to dimarie’s comment, 8 days ago

dimarie – thank you kindly – and judging from the fave adds so far – you are definitely right!

Thomas Dodd in reply to butchart’s comment, 8 days ago

Butch – I posted a detail shot for you: as REM said “That’s me in the window…”
Thank you as always my detail-observing amigo!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Antanas’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you Antanas!

Laurie McClave, 8 days ago

I just can’t talk about this yet…..

pinkyjain, 8 days ago

very emotional. Poor soul looks so distraught & in such pain. and the Dog in the window, has a devilish look about him. Brilliant piece. Even though we carry baggage with us into relationships & can’t leave the suitcases outside the door it still hurts when we hurt our new partners even tho we try not to

butchart, 8 days ago

sorry i called you a puppy dog…...........b

Thomas Dodd in reply to Laurie McClave’s comment, 8 days ago

That’s ok my dear – you know I’m a good listener…
;D

Thomas Dodd in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks Pinky – thanks so much and you are right – we ALL have baggage – it’s just a matter of how heavy it is – Some luggage is just not totable!

Psssst – that dog in the window is me…
;P

Thomas Dodd in reply to butchart’s comment, 8 days ago

Ha ha Butch – no offense taken – I did one of those “hold the flashlight under your face” shots for that pic so I know I don’t exactly look fetching! (mmmm – “go fetch”?!)

Paul Louis Vil..., 8 days ago

A moody and atmospheric artful creation, well done Thomas! :D

etta - me, 8 days ago

A lonely piece, Thomas.

Abandonment. Rejection.
The hurt as a child is something that does not quite heal.

And so…it is herself she holds…
Often, a comfortless comfort…

Such a lonely piece, Thomas.

butchart, 8 days ago

ohhhhhhh.. the things i could say…...............b

Thomas Dodd in reply to Paul Louis Villani’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks Paul – I appreciate the kind words!

Thomas Dodd in reply to etta - me’s comment, 8 days ago

etta – you have a very perceptive and insightful vision ma’am
Thank you for the comment!

Thomas Dodd in reply to butchart’s comment, 8 days ago

yes indeed B – and I did notice you’re on your best behaviour!
;D

whisperingruth, 8 days ago

A bit different spin from your usual ‘unique’ style Thomas! The purple/blue hues are marvelous….....I love this work very much….............

Andromedae, 8 days ago

Thomas, this is such an emotional piece, I can see it brought a lot of resonance in other people, most of it has been said already, just want to add a little. in every one of us still lives this little girl, who wants to hide so no one else can find her and see a pain in her eyes, when no matter how hard she tries, she still thinks it is not good enough. I think it often happens to a girl, who was a first child, when daddy wanted a boy.

Without reading the words, it is applicable to everyone. But I do sence a hope, for she turned away, as if she is trying to get free from that pain and guilt.

Krisso, 8 days ago

It’s work like this that motivates me to taking photos! Thanks for the inspiration mate!... Awesome!

Yvonne Emerson, 8 days ago

Thomas I have no doubt she would love as much as I do. Its an awesome work of art and emotion. Without all the trials life throws our way, all the challenges, disappointments, pain, and losses. without having to struggle and overcome all of these things. I do not think we would appreciate all the good things we recieve…at least not as much. I think it would just be taken for granted. Perhaps I am wrong but I know personally I try very hard to let the people I love and care for know how I feel. Having lost 2 very important people in my life at such a young age it made me truly appreciate the gifts/people I have in my life. So although this is painful. It also is a reminder of all the above and that I got through it and learned to love and even trust. I hope you do more like this. You did it very well. {{ hugs}} V

Amanda Hammock, 8 days ago

Outstanding manipulation.

Karen Cougan, 8 days ago

Brilliant peice of work…............if your art speaks and stirs emotion then that’s all you can ask for as an artist…...............you have a winner here…........congrats
xkc

giovanni, 8 days ago

evokes a deep sense of sorrow and despair and loneliness…approval has to come from within…wot a great piece…

myoriginalsin, 8 days ago

Wow this is so powerful and emotive. I found myself having to stare at it for quite some time. Impressive work…

Geoff Coleman, 8 days ago

Beautiful and emotive piece this Thomas. I’m afraid the figure in the window does look like a dog but in a way that gives it an interesting surreal touch. This made me think of an alternative compositional scenario where instead of having her head down she’s looking over her shoulder (literally and metaphorically) to the character who so dominates her emotional life, arms by her side with one hand clenched and the other with fingers splayed to heighten the tension.

Helene Kippert, 8 days ago

Stirring and powerful Thomas

darkestartist, 8 days ago

the depth is amazing, both figurative and literal. your prose is an exquisite fit to the piece, and this one actually made me gasp. Love the textures as always, and I confess, I looked for text and book parts…;)

Wizard, 8 days ago

quite a stirring work, well done !

JesTheSuperGeek, 8 days ago

..so haunting

~ Ryan ~, 8 days ago

you’re amazing

the artwork .. the words ..

truly talented and intelligent.

Thomas Dodd in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks Ruth – I tend to go through “phases” in my work – so maybe I’ll do more of this kind of larger scale scenery assemblage type thing (and truth be told – Charles WInslow’s latest work has been quite influential as well!)

Thomas Dodd in reply to Andromedae’s comment, 8 days ago

That’s a pretty interesting and accurate take (at least I think so!) Andromedae – I once did a piece called “The Inner Child isn’t Always Pretty” and I think a lot of those feelings of rejection and inadequacy get burned into our subconcious at an early age. I also think that acknowledging it and identifying the pattern is the first step to excorising it from our behaviour…

Thomas Dodd in reply to Krisso’s comment, 8 days ago

Krisso – always glad to be of inspiration man – you are such an encouraging positive soul – thank you as always!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Yvonne Emerson’s comment, 8 days ago

Yvonne – you are someone who I think we can all learn from – just the things you told me about how you make your marriage last should be written down – it would be a must-have book!
There is too much negative crap passing as advice from all the Dr. Phils and Lauras of the world… Sometimes all the psychobabble and 12 Step platitudes obscure the fact that leading a happy healthy life is really quite easy – you just treat people the way you want to be treated (just like Mom said!) and if they want to be an asshole in response – you find someone who will appreciate it!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Amanda Hammock’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you kindly Ms. Hammock!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Karen Cougan’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you very much Karen – that is the best compliment an artist can recieve…

Thomas Dodd in reply to giovanni’s comment, 8 days ago

giovanni – thank you so much!

Thomas Dodd in reply to myoriginalsin’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks myoriginalsin!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Geoff Coleman’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you Geoff
I’m still not seeing the dog – but then again – I thought it was only the women who see us as dogs!

Interesting recomposition of the piece – perhaps I’ll do something like that in the future – Thank you as always!

Denny Hill, 8 days ago

You just absolutely amaze me with your work! Every time! Speechless:)

Thomas Dodd in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you kindly Helene!

Thomas Dodd in reply to darkestartist’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks DA – I think I may be entering a new phase, but who knows: I may return to the text thing again at some point in the future (and of course – an avid reader like yourself is probably always looking for a good new book!)

Thomas Dodd in reply to Wizard’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you kindly Mr. Wizard!

Thomas Dodd in reply to JesTheSuperGeek’s comment, 8 days ago

Thanks Jes!

Thomas Dodd in reply to ~ Ryan ~’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you for the kind words Nicole….

Thomas Dodd in reply to Denny Hill’s comment, 8 days ago

Thank you as always Denny!

Charles Winslow, 8 days ago

This is a masterful piece of art! Very emotional, and powerful!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Charles Winslow’s comment, 8 days ago

Just trying to keep up with you man!

Thanks so much Charles!

Charles Winslow, 8 days ago

OH HELL NO!!!!!! I am not the one with a 5 foot banner outside a Gallery with my name on it!! You are!!!

Thomas Dodd, 8 days ago

Maybe so – but who’s got the big LA show coming up hmmmm?

(and Lyra told me she went so see your work on display at the lacda Gallery and it was quite impressive – and she is not easily impressed!)

MhDkHr, 8 days ago

great work thomas.
i like the focal point you chose and the blur is enough but well balanced not to be too much. clever, arty and stylish. cheers!

Liesl Yvette W..., 8 days ago

Tom this is such a powerful piece. I spent years working with abused children and this image brings to mind a thousand different stories…all the same and completely different. now what I mean. Well done you…not an easy subject matter.

Stewart Wood, 8 days ago

WoW, this is great work, i love the detail in this work. Fantastic.

Ariane, 8 days ago

This piece is the most painterly Ive seen of your work yet – fantastic – and totally emotive – – always tugging at the heart strings and soul you are.

Theresa Rankin, 8 days ago

Excellent ….again….and says so much. It is a beauty to look at…..and your concept comes across so well. Bravo!

aglaia b, 8 days ago

wow, a really moody, dark, emotive piece.
lovely dedication.
love the way her white clothing contrasts with her surroundings.
another masterpiece!
;-) xox

janrique, 8 days ago

Wonderful Thomas. So many people could relate to this and gain comfort from it. Excellent work as always. May I ask who or what is at the window, it looks like a fox or a wolf but I can’t make it out? Not important as far as the image is concerned but I am just intrigued!

gypsycaster, 8 days ago

Ouch. This is a truly wonderful piece, but a little painful.
As always though, wonderful piece!

Thomas Dodd in reply to MhDkHr’s comment, 7 days ago

Thanks MhDkHr!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Liesl Yvette Wilson’s comment, 7 days ago

Thanks Liesl – I wanted to convey someone who was more emotionally wounded than an outright abuse victim… although I think the line between the two is not so delineated or absolute…

Thomas Dodd in reply to Stewart Wood’s comment, 7 days ago

Thanks Stewart!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Ariane’s comment, 7 days ago

I suppose it’s fitting that I ( as someone who used to play the harp) should still be tugging at strings…
;D

Thanks Ariane!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Theresa Rankin’s comment, 7 days ago

Theresa – thank you so much – I appreciate it!

Thomas Dodd in reply to aglaia b’s comment, 7 days ago

aglaia -thank you as always my lovely-avatared friend!
;D

Thomas Dodd in reply to janrique’s comment, 7 days ago

janrique, I suppose it is now a general consensus that I am the “Doggy in the window” – I have been told several times that I have very lupine/wolven features so I guess that gives this piece a more predator/prey feel…

Thank you as always my dear – now I’m going to go bury my bone in the garden…..

;P

Thomas Dodd in reply to gypsycaster’s comment, 7 days ago

There there GypcyCaster – care for a little healing balm?

gypsycaster, 7 days ago

LMAO!!! Perfect!!!
How did you know?

Sylvia Karall, 7 days ago

Lovely work.

jlynn, 7 days ago

Very emotional work! Outstanding

WILLe, 6 days ago

nice. reminds me of some of Porcupine Tree’s album artwork.

Seanchai, 6 days ago

please help remove the ache in my heart and lump in my throat….....

Maria Murphy, 5 days ago

BEAUTIFUL DARK IMAGE AND GREAT DETAIL.I like this very much.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

helene ruiz, 5 days ago

fantastic!

Rajdev Dhiman, 4 days ago

Too good

solareclips, 4 days ago

Fabulous!!!! Congrats on the front page!!!

Lucindawind, 4 days ago

fantastic !

Joanne Bradley, 4 days ago

Excellent work! Thought provoking image! Congrats on making homepage!

Christine King, 4 days ago

WOW! Very powerful! Both the art work as well as the description. Great job. ~Christine :-)

charlena, 4 days ago

This is so powerful and emotional, absoutley love aevry aspect you captured here, I am in awe

aglaia b, 4 days ago

hey congratulations you are famous all over again! LOL xo love your work!

Kim Hart, 4 days ago

That’s messed up, but in a realistic and relatable way where you’re not sure cuz of all the emotion in the picture or cuz you’ve been there at some point in life with someone/something. Hard to leave the past behind you.

Love the fact that it’s hard to tell how you did this picture. Seems parts are so clear they look photographed; other parts look done by hand.

Sandy Stewart, 4 days ago

Wow, what an emotional statement this amazing image portrays! very well done and I love the story you typed out for it too!

April Mansilla, 4 days ago

heart breaking this work of art ….

pinkyjain, 4 days ago

Congrats Thomas on Being Featured on the Home Page, awesome

Lyra, 4 days ago

;) much love

congrats once again

Ashley DeRossett, 3 days ago

This work strikes up a lot of emotion in me, no doubt! I love it though. Fathers can leave scars that run deep. But when they heal there are no words to decribe it. That’s why I paint. I like your image. Great Work!

blackoutangel, 3 days ago

wow – this is beautiful

hfrymark, 3 days ago

wow very profound and congrats for being on the front page

Melissa Sampson, 3 days ago

Chillingly awsome!

Ata Alishahi, 3 days ago

very nicely done, good work :)

Linda Sannuti, 3 days ago

superb!

Mark Weaver, 3 days ago

wonderfully well done

blutat2, 3 days ago

Awesome work!

Rosalie Dale IPA, 3 days ago

Congrats on Home Page – well deserved!

izzybeth, 3 days ago

beautiful. so much energy.

Nicole Goggins, 3 days ago

incredible image! v. emotive

Glenn-Patrick ..., 3 days ago

Brilliant.Many lives, many stories.

fruitofpassion, 3 days ago

This is beautiful…very emotional and fragile…Beautifully done…amazing poem as well. I am touched by this work…keep it up dear!

Have A Blessed Day,
Maria

Basia McAuley, 2 days ago

Incredibly beautiful, powerful and eerie.