Love Undying by Rykk
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Ultrafractal 4.03
Ok, I know I was talking about more colors in my last post but...lol I've had this one stewing since last year and finally decided it would pass muster and so here 'tis. (And I got tired of hearing it banging on the side of its folder wanting out for so long! lol) I sorta gussied it up with a "matte" and drop shadow because it's so dark.
I tried to give a vibe of the love between a couple that lasts as long as they live. The dried, gnarly (the appearance kind, not the ufm/ucl! lol) high school prom flowers pressed into the pages of an old yearbook. Aaahh - but though the fierce flames of passion may have ebbed and withered a bit, the embers in the center still glow with warmth. May they never go out...
(Or, maybe you might think this is a flower that Gomez Addams might give to Morticia? Men! We always have to ruin the moment! Mushy stuff, yuck! lol)
Thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement and friendship for so many years!
Rick
***(Fine art giclee' prints of most of my work are available in limited edition on archival paper or canvas - e-mail: drahcir3@hotmail.com and get busy filling that empty spot on the wall!*** :-)
Comments (35)
gunsan
With my interrest for textures, I find this very beautiful and interresting. Looks like a hidden treasure.
Xantipa
Perfect. +++5
pinktwister
To me it looks like a plant life that is surviving off the remains of a gnarly old tree stump, giving meaning and beauty back to the tree! Love this one!!
Burpee
Fantastic fractal. It has a wonderful 3D look to it, gnarly like you say. Beautifully framed as well. Thank you for sharing!
Sid_Bolero
excellent texture work as always. i wish it was a bit larger, i'd love to have a better look at the details.
kansas
Your interpretation of your image definitely influenced how I view it. I see what you mean. Yes, the brightness of new love gradually mellows, but the love remains strong. Thanks for sharing. It is very beautiful.
CarolSassy
Hey, that could be my honey 'n' me! Tomorrow is our 35th anniversary! Do you have esp or something?!!?!? lol q-: Wonderful texturing 'n' details! That has to be a very hot glow in the middle! Excellent work! (:
renderix
cool!
Timbuk2
I like the abstact suggestion of the rugged flower. And the subdued colors. Myserious in a way.
amota99517
Very interesting texture on this one and your lighting is really good. I like this.
clifftoppler
It's no bad thing when a picture makes you think, when understanding seemingly lies just beyond your grasp. I like the natural feel, the sense of depth, the mystery, and all helped by the subdued use of colour. I like, yet am somehow disturbed. I'd fight harder for understanding if I thought you were entirely happy with the result but you suggest a continuance of doubts. Maybe it is too big for me - I'd like that, for the best pictures say more than can be easily grasped - and this is either already very good or has immense potential.
bpclarke
Excellent image! I'm glad you finally let it out so the rest of us could enjoy it too. Outstanding! Bunny
DennisReed
Wonderful vision! :)
XoxoTree
Very beautiful. :)
melevos
EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Henny31
who cares about colors with a piece of art like this.. It is wonderful.. I love it.. and I believe you will keep that flame gowing.. try to beat me.. 52 years...Go for it!!
fractalinda
The coloring and light-shadow are perfect. PERFECT, as is the composition! LOve the texture work. Oh wow, Rick. My favorite of the favorites. PRINT. WOW.
missie_mandelbrot
Love this image and the idea you had behind it. The texturing, colouring around the outside of the flower is suggestive of bark. The flower creates a wonderful focal point that is not too strong and in good contrast with the rest of the composition. Wonderful detail and an overall fascinating composition. Well done. Hope you print this one.
Raven78
Great texture, mystic colors :)
Angelwave
naturally inspiring.....
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent and very creative realization my friend.....!!!!
mountmous
It's absolutely a beautiful piece of art, Rick, with gorgeous textures. However, to me it feels kind of sad, like the colours (or lack of) seem to suggest one of the lovers has already passed away, and the love is still burning in the one that stayed behind. Just an interpretation... ^_^
Kid_Fisto
well captured. absolutely wonderful.....the flowery bit is well done, and the crumpled look is excellent. i just remembered i need a prom date.....
tresamie
Stunning! I love the antique look and the beautiful texturing :) It really does look like dried flowers.
algra
UF at its best!
abmlober
A wonderful work.
joefraq
Remarkable texture work in this dark beauty, Rick! Always a pure joy to see your latest.
blacq_nyght_vampyre
Hi Rick..... Nice to see your work again! I've missed it. Wonderfully done piece!! I love the detail of this..... looks very 3D.
daali
.....this is a spectacular!!!
4udreamcatcher
Stunning!