The Submariner
When my Husband saw this RAW image of Jack he thought he looked like “a disgruntled Russian sailor”.
That afternoon I met a charming elderly gentleman with a heavy Eastern European accent & a disarming smile.
Two Russian references in one day? OK! I got the hint!!
Meet The Submariner.
This one is best viewed in full view.
Textures from CGTextures.
- Featured – The Grunge Art Gallery January 2009
- Featured – Australian Portraits February 200
- Featured – Images & Ideas March 2009
- Top Ten finish – Staged.. Set-up Challenge – April 2009
- Top Ten Finish – Head-On Faces challenge – July 2009

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tonilouise
Perfection, right down to the little guy’s expression..Superb image Rosemary..
Rosemary Scott replied
What a lovely thing to say. Thanks so much Tonilouise.
Elaine Harriott
Beautiful work, these go so perfectly together. Excellent shots!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Elaine. I’m glad you like it.
midzing
brilliant work Rosemary,,, well done
jinney
AWesome!
-I’ve raised two sons…I know that look!
Beautiful work!
-jinney
Rosemary Scott replied
LOL! It’s a familiar look around here at the moment!
Thanks jinney.
Helen Corr
beautiful portrait …
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Helen.
Imber
Wonderful work!
debb
WONDERFUL artwork Rosemary – stunning mood captured & created with textures !!
P.S still no news – hopefully soon :)
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks for your lovely comment debb. I had a lot of fun creating this one.
Cheers!
Malcolm Chant
WOW this has turned out to perfection.
Excellent
Rosemary Scott replied
Perfection? That’s a lovely thing to say!!
Karen Scrimes
Fantastic! This is beautiful. Love Jack’s expression.
Rosemary Scott replied
I’m pleased you like it Karen, thanks very much!
Sharon Morris
Love this great work Rosemary. I joined this group to learn from you all. :)
I love these kind of images.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much Sharon! That’s the reason I join the groups too. There’s so much inspirational work out there, & so many talented people willing to share! Have you checked out the forums? You’ll find lots of great tips & tutorials there :o))
Susan Zohn
instant fav. Wonderful work.
Rosemary Scott replied
Great! I love that you like it that much! Thank-you.
Steve Chapple
Sensational work of art. Outstanding outcome.
Rosemary Scott replied
Really pleased you like it Steve. Thanks very much.
Kathryn Potempski
Rosemary this is stunning as well as charming wonderful finish so glad you took the hint.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Kathryn… once I got that Russian vibe in my head I just couldn’t shake it!!
Aurora Pintore
very beautiful picture, I like the special effect and the expression of the boy
Mel Brackstone
Wow, what a great job you’ve done here, with a beautiful image of your boy to start with!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much Mel. I was really happy with his solemn expression. I’m constantly pointing my camera at him, so he’s finally getting comfortable with looking straight down the barrel!
Mel Brackstone
heh…..good for him :)
EvaLarsen
Wonderful image, great idea. Congratulations on your feature.
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Eva. Sometimes ideas come from the strangest places…....
LisaR
Fantastic image. It all works extremely well. Straight to fav’s!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much for that Lisa, I’m pleased you like it.
Antanas
superb
ja moriak :)))
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Antanas, I’m glad you think it’s superb, but you’ll have to translate the rest for me!
Helen Chierego
Beautiful image! Love the expression and background!
Maria Medeiros
I adore this! WONDERFUL! WOW! Just beautiful!
Rosemary Scott replied
I’m glad you like it so much Maria, Thanks so much.
Vanessa Pike-R...
Your brilliant australian portrait has been featured in our group
Ghelly
Wonderful!!!
Rosemary Scott replied
Glad you think so Ghelly, Thanks!
Morgana Creely
Beautiful :)
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much ptollemy :))
cforsythe
This is pretty neat, where’d you get the hat?
Rosemary Scott replied
Glad you like it! The beret was actually my Husband’s. He wore it on UN operations in Cambodia in ‘93…... now it lives in the dress-up box!!
Barbara Morrison
Great shot! I just voted for this in the challenge! Looks like a winner!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks so much for your support Barbara, that’s very kind of you.
Kate Purdy
I voted for this in the challenge, wonderful work!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Kate, I really appreciate your support :))
Nicole Goggins
lovely child portrait – congrats on your win, well deserved!
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks very much Nicole, but it was a Top Ten finish, not quite the win! [LOL]
Nice to see your gorgeous Stork Baby was up there too!!
Nicole Goggins
oops my mistake (i think it should have been the winer) although the one that placed 1st is also v. nice…
Rosemary Scott replied
:))) Thanks Nicole :)))
Jen Ryan
AsylumWitch
Wow, gorgeous!!! =D
Rosemary Scott replied
Really glad you like it Nikki! It’s a personal favourite of mine :))
Mariebm56
Excellent! I love it!
;)
Rosemary Scott replied
Thanks Marie, it’s a favourite of mine :))
F.A. Moore 6 days ago
Inside Solo, vol 21! <<Click to go see!
Congratulations! on your feature in the magazine.
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The magazine is now a formal publication, in PDF format, downloadable from its RB page. A reprint of just your feature article is available from a link on the inside back cover of the magazine, for your portfolio. You’ll also find a link to leave a comment, there. Your feedback is important. Thank you and congratulations!
Norval Arbogast 4 days ago
I just saw this in ‘Solo’, Beautiful work.
Rosemary Scott replied 4 days ago
Thanks very much Norval. It’s such a great magazine :))