the Maiden and the River

Magda Beda, 3 months ago

beautiful.

Photo11, 3 months ago

Reminds me of a Waterhouse painting! Nice treatment.

Thomas Dodd in reply to Magda Beda’s comment, 3 months ago

thank you Magda…

Thomas Dodd in reply to Photo11’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly ma’am…

Ivy Izzard, 3 months ago

I love this.

darkestartist, 3 months ago

i really enjoy the text and the rippling water. is that a book she’s holding? this is captivating, there is more going on than the initial view. is that a bridge in the background or a fallen tree? so much going on here. i have to fav it so i can look at it again without having to search ;) nicely done, Thomas.

Jim Phillips, 3 months ago

Beautiful composition. The effects are extremely well done. Amazing work.

Laurie McClave, 3 months ago

very nice and subtle layering, you have another beauty!

Magda Beda, 3 months ago

np. I wouldn’t be able to come up with something like this , even if I dreamed I could.
Very original.

Crockpot, 3 months ago

VERY nice!!!
Love all the textures and depth here – beautiful!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Ivy Izzard’s comment, 3 months ago

thanks Ivy!

Thomas Dodd in reply to darkestartist’s comment, 3 months ago

DA -I love your eye for details!
Thank you as always!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Jim Phillips’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Jim!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Laurie McClave’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Laurie!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Magda Beda’s comment, 3 months ago

Magda – that is the best compliment a fellow artist can give – thanks so much..

Thomas Dodd in reply to Crockpot’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Crocky!

prisoner, 3 months ago

Wow, that is awesome, I really appreciate the effort you put in I have yet to compose anything in Photoshop, as I have only a hacked version, and last year I decided I was not going to use it, I would like to be legal about, but alot of people whose images I have seen are really tempting me. Once again Awesome Work, it very elegant.

Janie Oliver, 3 months ago

such beautiful work.

Magda Beda, 3 months ago

well, enjoy it :)
you deserve praise.

pinkyjain, 3 months ago

She is so beautiful & looks so serene. Wonderful & tantalizing

Thomas Dodd in reply to prisoner’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Prisioner – and I promise I won’t tell anyone – we don’t want you to live up to your name do we?!
;D

Thomas Dodd in reply to Janie Oliver’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Janie

Thomas Dodd in reply to Magda Beda’s comment, 3 months ago

Praise is good – $ is better…
(at least it is around rent time…)

Thomas Dodd in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Lisa (I saw your driver’s license so now I know your real name!)

pinkyjain, 3 months ago

LOL (don’t tell the f.b.i.)

Magda Beda, 3 months ago

hah, money. baha, i haven’t made any money off this site. I don’t think I ever will :p
At least not till I get better at what I do:P
I wonder how much you can make off an image like this…hmmm

Laurie McClave, 3 months ago

Yep makin money on this site would be a bit difficult, you would have to sell a large volume of work…. Selling originals from connecttions you make here or getting shows that’s the ticket!

vonne, 3 months ago

AMAZING as always Thomas! Love everything about this.

Lyra, 3 months ago

quite lovely thomas

Kitsmumma, 3 months ago

So incredibly beautiful. Wonderful work.

Naomi Mawson, 3 months ago

Wow! -you’ve done it – a true pre-raphaeite piece. Well Done!

janrique, 3 months ago

Wow – this is just outstanding in every way – I could never do anything as good as this but you definitely inspire and motivate me to have a go – so much detail and the tones, darkness and textural effects are perfect.

dimarie, 3 months ago

beautifully done!
i just adore it!

Ida Andersen Lang, 3 months ago

this is ave inspiring! Fabulous!

Anette Tyler, 3 months ago

Brilliant. I love your use of texture layers. It always work so well

Douzy, 3 months ago

Enchanting – all your work is remarkable.

Damian, 3 months ago

Brilliant work, love the results you get.

LisaB entity, 3 months ago

stunning and brilliant very waterhouse

Krisso, 3 months ago

I am always amazed at the work you come out with! Much respect. And the words just take me there! Great work mate!

Amanda Hammock, 3 months ago

Love it. Love the words in the background, textures, model, composition. Just plain love it.

Charissa May B..., 3 months ago

magical!

linskudd, 3 months ago

This is totally magical. Love it. And yes it reminds me of a Waterhouse painting too. If I could fave it more than once I would!

shawhouse, 3 months ago

excellent capture & treatment.

annacuypers, 3 months ago

Love your imagination, the costume, the layers and textures. A masterpiece again Thomas ! Very romantic and mystic.

lilgem4u, 3 months ago

Love the words in the background but got a headache trying to read them. lol.. Since butch let me in on the hidden items, I have been having fun. LOVE IT!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Laurie McClave’s comment, 3 months ago

So true Laurie… although us digital artists have to sell “enhanced giclee prints” to get anywhere near the kind of money you “one of a kind” painters can get!

Thomas Dodd in reply to vonne’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Vonne!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Lyra’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Madame A..

Thomas Dodd in reply to Kitsmumma’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Kitsmumma!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Naomi Mawson’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Naomi!

Thomas Dodd in reply to janrique’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you very much janrique – I am most honored to be of inspiration to you!

Thomas Dodd in reply to dimarie’s comment, 3 months ago

I’m glad you do dimarie – thank you kindly!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Ida Andersen Lang’s comment, 3 months ago

So glad you think so my awe-inspiring friend!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Anette Tyler’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Anette – I’ve been getting a lot of mileage out of that trash heap of water-stained books I found and photographed!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Douzy’s comment, 3 months ago

Douzy – that is so very kind of you to say – THANK YOU!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Damian’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Damian!

Thomas Dodd in reply to LisaB entity’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Lisa..

Thomas Dodd in reply to Krisso’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you as always Krisso..

Thomas Dodd in reply to Amanda Hammock’s comment, 3 months ago

but do you LOVE it?

Thank you my dear!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Charissa May Borroff’s comment, 3 months ago

danche!

Thomas Dodd in reply to linskudd’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much and someone just bought it 5 times so…. hmmmmm – I wonder…..

Thomas Dodd in reply to shawhouse’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks shawhouse…

Thomas Dodd in reply to annacuypers’s comment, 3 months ago

Anna – Thank you so much my muse… Have you got the print and cards yet?

Keeli, 3 months ago

Wonderful earthy tones! Excellent composition, great story!

Thomas Dodd in reply to lilgem4u’s comment, 3 months ago

Haha -I’m so glad he spilt the beans on that one.. I like it being discovered more accidentally – like the first person who played an album backwards!

lilgem4u, 3 months ago

Look.. I have a hard time with those 3D pics in the mall.. I am glad he told the secret. They are still hard to spot for me.

Nicole Goggins, 3 months ago

this is lovely…

RosaCobos, 3 months ago

It is blooming…
She is a human flower.. with white petals..
bending her body towards the water…
And Viriditas aroound her.. is turning a brownish autum…
dried leaves of crispy touching..
ripling music under her fingers…
A dream…
for a loneline maiden..
in love with her reflection..
like Narcissus.
Rosa (Wonderful)

helene ruiz, 3 months ago

just fabulous

Charles Winslow, 3 months ago

A true work of art! The picture, the layers, the grunge, everything, perfect!!! A masterpiece!

janrique, 3 months ago

I gave in and just bought some cards – couldn’t resist and can’t wait to get them!

Ann Garrett, 3 months ago

Beautiful work

Jean Hildebrant, 3 months ago

I absolutely love this!!!!!!! This is where I think you really shine! It is reminiscent of a Waterhouse painting! I am making this one a favorite for sure.

Leah Highland, 3 months ago

Beautiful model, fabulous texture…..great shot all around.

Maria Murphy, 3 months ago

Beautifully done!!

Karen Cougan, 3 months ago

wonderful work
xkc

John Douglas, 3 months ago

beautiful

Thomas Dodd in reply to Keeli’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Keeli!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Nicole Goggins’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Nicole…

Thomas Dodd in reply to RosaCobos’s comment, 3 months ago

Rosa,
I thank you for those beautiful words…
You Poetess you!

Thomas Dodd in reply to helene ruiz’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you my talented friend!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Charles Winslow’s comment, 3 months ago

Charles – thanks so much man. That means a whole helluva lot coming from the Master!

Thomas Dodd in reply to janrique’s comment, 3 months ago

aha – so it was YOU!!!
janrique – thank you so much – I appreciate it very much. I hope you absolutely LOVE them (and all the recipients do too of course!)

Thomas Dodd in reply to Ann Garrett’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Ann..

Thomas Dodd in reply to Jean Hildebrant’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Jean!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Leah Highland’s comment, 3 months ago

Leah – thank you so much – I appreciate it (and yes – the model is absolutely gorgeous!)

Thomas Dodd in reply to Maria Murphy’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Maria!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Karen Cougan’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Karen…

Thomas Dodd in reply to John Douglas’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you John!

mlgkats, 3 months ago

beautifully done , good texture, and image , and you brought out the beauty of the lady

Imber, 3 months ago

Amazing work.

Thomas Dodd in reply to mlgkats’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks mlgkats

Thomas Dodd in reply to Imber’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much Imber!

mlgkats, 3 months ago

you are very welcome, melynda (mel)

kcranmer, 3 months ago

Exquisite work once again!

Thomas Dodd in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Madame!

Mark Tisdale, 3 months ago

Loving the many layers to this! The light, the scene, the text – the whole package!

Helene Kippert, 3 months ago

Beautiful work

Mugsy, 3 months ago

Beautiful, Thomas!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Mark Tisdale’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Mark – and this is like 2 miles from my house (right by Emory)!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Helene!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Mugsy’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly Mugsy!

micmac, 3 months ago

Magic and marvelous ,bravo !!!

Per Einar Gunn..., 3 months ago

Amazing!!

Kate Towers IPA, 3 months ago

love the treatment, beautiful image

AnaCBStudio, 3 months ago

Magical…very beautiful composition and treatment!

GittiArt, 3 months ago

Hi Thomas , just checking out your portfolio and have to say I love what I see ….this one immediately caught my eye , love especially the touch of romantic ….everything on it is beautiful ! Bravo !!!

Thomas Dodd in reply to micmac’s comment, 3 months ago

thanks micmac!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Per Einar Gunnarsen’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you kindly!

Thomas Dodd in reply to Kate Towers IPA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Kate!

Thomas Dodd in reply to AnaCBStudio’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Ana!

Thomas Dodd in reply to GittiArt’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Brigitte I really love you work as well and what you said about dreams, imagination and emotions being the artist’s most important tools was something I have always espoused….I think we are kindred spirits – even if we do work in different mediums!

Kurt Tutschek, 3 months ago

! excellent – fantastic use of textures, thomas.

helene ruiz, 2 months ago

wow! beautiful!!!

aysin, 2 months ago

how beautiful and magical…

Theresa Rankin, 2 months ago

My Gosh what a talent you are!! This is absolutely beautiful!!

JLHopgood, 2 months ago

She seems happy, content, carefree. I’ve a yearning to be her at the moment, be one in your paintings. It is beautiful. Your talent is beautiful

Roz McQuillan, 2 months ago

A stunning creation! Beautiful image.

paul boast, 2 months ago

excellent work , exceedingly good and mysterious mood captured

Nicole Ryan, 2 months ago

so incredibly beauitful .. such movement and emotion.

Alateia, about 1 month ago

are those gumleaves???

Alateia, about 1 month ago

your work reminds me of the prerafaelite era, so dreamy, high imagery, so full and delicious.
thankyou for your art

JustPaula, about 1 month ago

Brilliant work :-)

Ishtar Olivera, about 1 month ago

no wonder why so many peolpe have left all those comments! this is really beautiful! it takes you to a magic time and place!!

Rajdev73, about 1 month ago

class apart

Noor Y, about 1 month ago

I just love your work… the texture and warm tones. amazing!

amarica, 29 days ago

What can I say that has not already been said. Wonderful