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Submitted: July 15, 2012
Image Size: 8.8 MB
Resolution: 3300×4562
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I'm just a Puppet of my Fearsby *borda

Traditional Art / Paintings / Surreal

oil/canvas 50x70 cm

Critique by ~RazSketch Jul 16, 2012, 4:34:51 AM

This is really a combination of a lot of fears. Fear of spiders, claustrophobia, fear of the dark, fear of clowns (?). Each one of those is very well presented in the piece.

This showcases the abilities of the artist. The lighting, perspective and facial features are extremely well done. The locket around her wrist and key around her neck symbolize that fear is really self-implicated. You are your own salvation. That was very clever to put.

The only thing I find a bit off are the panties. I think it's their colorfulness, it doesn't seem to fit. But that might just be my opinion. You might've put that on purpose for contrast.

All in all, a great piece with immense impact and symbolism.

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Critique by =GrauWeiss Jul 15, 2012, 10:43:21 AM

The painting is very expressive. I like the way the woman is twisted and the way she turns her head away from the ceiling. It also suggests a claustrophobic reaction.
The position of the legs, that of the hands and the red eyes enhance the feeling of fear, which the whole painting speaks of.

I also like the symbols of the lock and the key. I see this as a message like: The key to her freedom is at her, but she cannot open the lock. Also, the door which leads to freedom is unlocked, yet she cannot see it. So, she remains a prisoner of her fears.

The color choice is good as red is a color associated with fear and danger. I also like the exagerated size of the character as it's in contrast with the motive of her fears.

I look forward to your next deviations

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~mrbadguy7 Feb 10, 2013 Professional Photographer

beautiful

~meringue-in-a-tux Nov 11, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

there is someone behind the door.. i know its supposed to mean something but i cant think of what! >< care to explain? great piece by the way, i had a long look at it.