Brain Storm

Thomas Dodd

Brain Storm

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There is a phenomenon that Jazz musicians call “Woodshedding” which is when a player retreats from the world of playing gigs and locks himself in a room (or woodshed as the case may be) until he “gets it right”..or has a breakthrough in his skill/creativity level..

Interestingly enough an artistic form of woodshedding is precisely what inspired this piece ; I have consciously been working on getting better as an artist and this piece represents the breakthrough – both in technique and in inspiration… Quite frankly – it is the first piece that I am truly satisfied with, the first where there isn’t a little voice telling me that I am not good enough and it is now the benchmark for my future works… I am never looking back again…

Brain Storm belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, Digital Modern Portraiture, Fantasy Fine Art Composites, Graphic Editing 101, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Surrealism *MAX 4 PER DAY*, Symbolism in Art and Theatrical and Staged Photography
Brain Storm by Thomas Dodd
  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    very very creative and immensely beautiful work thomas. ;-) xox

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks aglaia – always a pleasure to hear from you!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    wow…beautiful !

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Caroline!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    Thomas….........THIS is truly a MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!!! I LOVEEEEE this!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Wow – lots exclamation points and capitol letters – woohoo, thanks Jacgleen!

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Magnificent art work.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Than you Helen – much appreciated!

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    I never tire of admiring your work

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    You are very kind my Sinful friend!

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    Your woodshedding revelation has resulted in a wonderful piece!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Steve!

  • Kseniya Beliaeva

    Kseniya Beliaeva

    fine work

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you kindly…

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    beautiful and a little funny :)

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    She was wearing hair rollers in the original photo so I have to agree with you!

  • Helen Phillips

    Helen Phillips

    Good Enough? I am glad you have quelled that voice! I love looking at your work and this is a jewel. Thanks for the writing that explains it too : )

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Helen – thanks so much!

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    excellent work Thomas…. and keep looking ahead—-it’s the best view in life

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    You are a wise man Jim – thanks for the compliment!

  • jemimalovesbigted

    jemimalovesbigted

    WOW, really gorgoeus.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Jemima – and please give my regards to Big Ted!
    ;D

  • TheBlindHog

    TheBlindHog

    Yes, you nailed it, Thomas. There is no doubt that this is a brilliant piece, technically and conceptually. Congratulations!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you kindly Mr. Hog…

  • -Lilith-

    -Lilith-

    I absolutely love this! Wonderful…

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you my fine upstanding Goddess….

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    This is an unforgettable image. Not to mention the woodshedding that went on behind it.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    and photos of my brother-in-law’s woodpile too!

    Thanks Cathleen!

  • EnPassant

    EnPassant

    Nice work TD. You’ve confirmed that splitting your own wood is good for you.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks EnPassant – Always a pleasure to hear from you…

  • Damien Mason

    Damien Masoncommunity host

    Fantastic Thomas, and congratulations on the breakthrough

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you kindly Damien!

  • Morgana Creely

    Morgana Creely

    Incredibly beautiful and very intriguing. :)

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you Morgana

  • Leila  Koren

    Leila Koren

    great!!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks!

  • Mariska

    Mariska

    Wow Thomas…. Just love everything about it. Beautiful model, photo and treatment, instant fav !

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you Mariska!

  • sugargirl

    sugargirl

    This is just beautiful!!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    absolutely incredible!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Paul – much appreciated!

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    How amazing ..this is just wonderful..so well done!!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you Catherine..

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    This is incredible! It really is so well thought of, so simple, clear, no clutter, elegant, beautiful Piece of Art! Standing ovation!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    How very kind of you – thanks!

  • Marny Barnes

    Marny Barnes

    brilliant!!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you Marny – nice to see you again!

  • Ted Byrne

    Ted Byrne

    Candle light is a mystery. Oh, and its glow is mysterious. It’s a mystery since artists find its capture so elusive. It’s mysterious since it is a font of shimmering beauty… causing the eye to ignore minor imperfections and the brain to construct perfections among its shimmerings.

    You’ve found candle light here Thomas… As if you’ve jarred a firefly on a mid summer’s night.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Ted – I am really serious about you writing the introduction to my first Art book , your words are always succinct, poetic and a joy to read… thank you!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    great work

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you Heloisa!

  • annacuypers

    annacuypers

    Just incredibly beautiful portrait. Love the light, the pose, costume, everything actually… a masterpiece Thomas !

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you my dear Anna!

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Hmm, strange yet interesting.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    I always find the strange of interest – thanks for the comment Matt!

  • Rachel Davison

    Rachel Davison

    Great image!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Rachel!

  • Anji Johnston

    Anji Johnston

    I agree with you completely – you should never look back. We can dwell on the ‘what if’s’ forever and grow too stagnant. This is a master work Thomas, you should be very proud of the outcome. I can’t wait to see more of your inspiring art

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you Anji – I feel as though I lost my vision for a while because I became so obsessed with other people’s work and techniques and how I measured up to that… And then suddenly in a moment of lucidity – that all vanished and I realized the only vision I need to worry about is my own!

  • Laurie McClave

    Laurie McClave

    Beautiful absolutely! Wonderful always!
    conceptually fantastic work…. so captivating. I have always been inspired by your ideas and imagery, this is no exeption L

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you Laurie – you know I feel the same about your work – and you as well my visionary friend!

  • Cynthia Lund Torroll

    Cynthia Lund T...

    S p e c t a c u l a r !

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you kindly Cynthia!

  • Medusa

    Medusa

    Beautiful…Inspiring…Surreal…

    I love your concept behind this work Thomas… All Power To You!

    Mx

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    thank you my lovely Gorgon friend!

  • Selkie

    Selkie

    Woodshedding indeed. Beautiful.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    thank you mme. Selkie…

  • Geoffrey Dunn

    Geoffrey Dunn

    This Thomas … is simply superb. Glad the woodshedding paid off. Consider me inspired!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Geoffrey and I’m glad to be of inspiration!

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    Excellent work. Glad to see you are now out of the self imposed doghouse. lol So let’s go and do a lot more great pieces.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks for the vote of confidence Paul – will do!

  • Elizabeth Burton

    Elizabeth Burton

    Great description and reason behind the making of this piece…I can very much relate and so glad I stumbled upon your images :)

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you kindly – and I’m on my way to look at yours!

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    congratulations on the benchmark piece of your future happy creations…
    can’t believe you were not satisfied with your art until this….
    but i do understand… though i’m not of your calibre, i am never satisfied with my art… this piece is an amazing representation of your thoughts, and title and your art is incredible to me

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you kindly mimi and I just looked at your work – please don’t sell yourself short – you are very talented indeed!

  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant work,,,, well done

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thank you midzing…

  • stephanie allison

    stephanie allison

    This is so cool, i just love it!!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Stephanie!

  • julayneluu

    julayneluu

    Beautiful work! love it!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Julayne!

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    So creative Thomas and love the way the idea has moved from her woodshed to the front of her thoughts! Absolutely amazing! Fave!

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Vicki – thank you for the praise and the fave – I appreciate it very much!

  • Anne  McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    A wonderfully whimsical and beautiful image

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks so much Anne..

  • Ash Sivils

    Ash Sivils

    Great piece of work Thomas.

    Very elegant, calm and classy.

  • Thomas Dodd replied

    Thanks Ash… You’ve been doing some great work lately – I need to get over to your page and leave you some praise!

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    wow wow wow ~ I love the creative artistry again ~ the woman’s aspect like Renaissance oils and light ~ the woven in wood ~ tied to your message ~ works so well… xx

  • Ming  Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    STUNNING!! definite fav!!

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Sooo beautiful!!!!!!!!

  • ISMAIL ALAOUI ABDALLAOUI

    ISMAIL ALAOUI ...

    CONGRATULATION !!!!
    YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED IN =>

    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

  • Sophie Shapiro

    Sophie Shapiro

    Thomas, this is wonderful and reading about your processes, your endevours and your determination makes me realise that you are a perfectionist. I like the idea of “Woodshedding” I do it all the time except I view it more as a necessary process inorder to create. There are too many distractions in the outside world. What you have produced here is exquisite and demonstrates your ability to access your multidimensional consciousness which in turn provides us with a sensory experience. A magnificent work of art which transmits to all areas of the mind. Congratulation on your feature, on your discoveries and thank you for sharing this with us all….Sx

  • danita clark

    danita clark

    What wonderful reflection of your journey, inspirational !

  • Voila and Black Ribbon

    Voila and Blac...

    Amazing !

  • natalia martin de pablos

    natalia martin...

    outstanding piece, certainly one of the kind

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    this is just stunning. beautifully composed artwork

  • catrinarno

    catrinarno

    very fantastic and beautiful!

  • Claire Haslope

    Claire Haslope

    She has a stunning profile! beautiful, LOVE IT :)

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    you’ve illustrated the concept creatively and beautifully !!

  • Lou van Gendt

    Lou van Gendt

    This is an inspiration to other artists as well as being absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing this!

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    Just Beautiful !!!

  • limerick

    limerick 18 days ago

    This is truly lovely.

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio 10 days ago

    Congratulations ! such beautiful work !

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford less than a minute ago

    Simply exquisite, love the creativity and presentation as well as the warmth – stunning piece of work :)

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