on a Florence rooftop

The ordinary becomes extraordinary when an artist (some times a

photographer, most often a great painter) sees its inner character,

its special karma, its inextricable place in a vast unity and

expresses that “seeing” with a painting or photograph. In such

paintings - photographs - works of art, details vanish, objects bleed

into others and what remains is a unified design where all elements

have their own song or rhythm yet come together in one magnificent

symphony. This scene of an older woman on her rooftop home in

Florence, Italy meant very little to me at the time I photographed it

and for years I put it aside feeling it had little artistic value;

then I digitally painted it. Comments and critique appreciated.

Interesting treatment almost makes it look like a reflection. For me it is a little too dark around the edges and some of the detail is getting lost. It wouldn't take a lot to pull that up just a little. Nice basic image. Thank you for all of your recent comments.

Thanks, Charles.  I felt vignetting helped focus attention.

Wayne,

  Beautiful creative image with wonderful processing.  Take care, Patsy

It does. I just think it might be a bit too heavy.

Many thanks, Patsy and Charles.  Good word "heavy", Charles.  I think my feelings toward this scene is kind of heavy and dreary.

very nicely done Wayne.

Thanks, Gail. This felt better as a "painting".