The most interesting aspects of this painting to me are the mirrored images, and how the rich, late afternoon sunlight makes their flesh tones literally glow. I also like to emphasize the negative spaces as well as the positive by cropping the whole image close to the subjects.
29 Comments
v blair 09 Mar 2008
Your work is incredible!Jerrie Glasper 26 Jan 2008
Mr. Sierak, I have been inspired by your art for some ten years, now. You continue to produce fresh introspective paintings that speak to the humanity to all that take the time to SEE. You still inspire me, sir.June Steward 20 Jan 2008
I just can't believe my eyes! Your work is fantastic!Jean M. Laffitau 20 Jan 2008
Great to see you back!! Marvellous and very realistic work of art! Again, BRILLIANT!John Stromme 18 Jan 2008
Great workKukua Akumanyi 17 Jan 2008
Wow. Seriously Wowed! Brilliantly done!Julie Mayser 17 Jan 2008
This is a pastel painting?? Not a photo??? WOW!Jan van Baarle 17 Jan 2008
Breathtaking! My POTD!Stewart Fowler 16 Jan 2008
Sir you are truly amazing........I thought it was a photo...but I was wrong.....it's much betterKathie Nichols 16 Jan 2008
Amazing and most wonderful artwork Tom, I thought it was a photo at first! wow!Nicole Phung 16 Jan 2008
Stunning Tom!!!KC CHANG 16 Jan 2008
JUST WONDERFUL!!jamie winter 16 Jan 2008
most excellent!!!helen tyralik 16 Jan 2008
full of wonderful detail and the reflection is perfect,well donedebbie collier 15 Jan 2008
Excellent work!!! Amazing colors and I love the reflection in the water!! Picture perfect!!!Jo-Ann Hayden 15 Jan 2008
You are so very talented, exceptional piece. You have truely mastered the art of painting the reflection.Anonymous Guest 15 Jan 2008
Simply Perfect!tina mackie 15 Jan 2008
it amazes me how i can sweat over an art project and still come up with stick figures and then another human can have an obvious talent like you have.you are truly blessed to have be able to produce such fine works.i never thought pastelscould look so real.Joanna Jungjohann 15 Jan 2008
annony, again beautifully picture perfectAnonymous Guest 15 Jan 2008
picture perfectRenata Cavanaugh 15 Jan 2008
Amazing work TomTina Nichols 15 Jan 2008
Wow, another awesome drawing Tom, you are truly a master!!!alma groskinsky 15 Jan 2008
What a great picture love the refection...Anonymous Guest 15 Jan 2008
After I made my last comment- I realized that it is a pastel which makes it even more incredible. What an awesome drawing! Cathy JonesCathy Savels 15 Jan 2008
Whoa! Totally awesome and inspiring! My pic of the day!Delores Knowles 15 Jan 2008
You're right, the double image is fantastic!Olga van Dijk 15 Jan 2008
I N C R E A D I B L E !Emily Reed 15 Jan 2008
A wonderful painting!annette steens 15 Jan 2008
very nice shot Tom!