The Fog Around Us by shahlaa
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
As some of you know, I was attacked by another artist...and as most of you know, I welcome both negative and positive comments....I always have and probably always will....what hurt me in this instance the most was that this person cursed me and the wording he used was uncalled for....it made me question myself, whether my art is good enough to post on Renderosity...among other questions...so I went to a few of my friends and I asked thier honest opinions...all that I asked gladly replied and gave their honest opinions as I asked them to....I had thought about closing my gallery, I had even went so far as considering deleting Bryce....but after reading the replies from those few friends I asked myself this..."Why should I destroy my gallery and all the work I've put into it? Why should I allow this person to get to me?" His comment came at a very low time in my life...the past few months have been very, very hard and it's gotten to the point where I spend a lot of time talking to God....I feel ashamed because I haven't been able to keep up with my comments as I used to do but I am thankful for friends as each of you have been that stand by me even though I can't get to you as I used to....Maybe because I was already feeling "down" when I recieved that comment is one reason I took it so badly....I'm not sure but Renderosity was so very helpful in removing it from my site and I thank them so much....but I thank each and everyone of you for being the best friends anyone could ever hope for...a special thanks goes out to the following people....magnus(Dave), photostar(Keith), Kelvin Hughes, Dennis Reed, David OBlad, e-brink(Peter), and Chipka(Chip)....thank you from the bottom of my heart....I love each and everyone of you that visit my gallery and take the time to comment but mostly for being my friend...
God Bless and Blessed Be.

Comments (85)
Lovely. I especially like the mood and the water and the light is especially good, it feels real :)
Marlene, This is absolutely gorgeous artwork my friend! I enjoy your gallery so much! Hugs Jenny
Absolutely Marvelous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx whylma
LOVELY work!!
Beautiful!!!
I love the blue mountain contrast back there! So cool. Glad you didn't take your gallery away from us because of "one" idiots comments. Remember ~ one bad bannana doesn't make the whole bunch rotten. I personally will boycott this fool. I'm sorry for them, sorry you went through the ordeal and applaud you for standing and staying strong. Yeah - you can see everyones opinion differs regarding your work luv. I'm standing w/you and that makes you never alone! Keep the renders coming.
Beautiful image Marlene!! well done!!
Oh my gosh. What terrible news to hear that you were attacked by such a rude person. Why must these bad people cause such hurt among people they do not even know? I am so sorry to hear this and hope he grows boils on his back end! Your beautiful Bryce landscape shows your talent. Never stop creating!!!
This is a fantastic image! Great terrain work and the atmos is perfect! The foreground tree looks like a high quality photo! Excellent image!!!:))))
Marlene, I agree with you, there are more good people here than bad. You have such a gentle spirit and that was totally uncalled for. You hold your head up high and post your lovely art works. Huge hugsssssssss
wow thats cool hope u ok my dear se ya
I can't imagine someone attacking your work..it could only mean jealousy! How small and petty minded. Your work is simply amazing, as your avid following of fellow artists can attest! And what is mos timportant of course, is what making art does for you!
Very beautiful and very nice image!
I'm sooo glad you descided to not give in to this person!!! Stay here and bless us with your art!! I post my stuff from time to time, and I not that great lol but no-one has ever said this place is for professional artist only!!
Love this image, from sharp to dust - great!!
/Ankie
Your art work is well worth putting up on the net, to share with us, and others. I put mine up, only because I get so much enjoyment, in just making the picture. I try not to let others influence my art, as it is for me, and my sanity. If others enjoy looking at so it, so much to the better. You have so many friends here,(74), that do like what you are doing, and saying, so try not to let one individual, spoil your day. I'll get of my soap box now, and say, YOU ARE WORTH IT. Picture is super, and very well done.*****
Oh please do not close your gallery think of the friends yoiu have made on here. I like this picture best it is serene and beautiful. Your work is improving each posting this is so pretty. I got over it you will too I promise. Artwork always comes under criticism even if you are famous. This is getting a favourite from me and that is because I honestly love it! Cathy xoxoxo
I think digital art is a constant learning curve and NO ONE has the right to criticise or berate anyone else, in my humble opinion. We're all at different stages and all of us will reach different levels of competance. I don't think I have ever looked at a piece of art and not been impressed by their originality and skill and will comment accordingly, trying my best to encourage the artist, especially if I know them. What appears to have gone on with your posting, was totally unacceptable and I congratulate the Moderators here at Rosity, for removing such twoddle. Your art shows GREAT promise and already, there are very detailed facets in your work, which I would have difficulty emulating. Congratulations on your progress. Keep up the good work! Steve :o)
your art is wonderful, don't ever let anyone tell you differently. this image is fantastic! I love the fog, the water and the lighting. the moodiness is great.
I am getting this in late but let me say this. Your art works are very heartfelt. Don't let another person get your goats! That person doesn't deserve to be a critic because that person is but a child. You are alright in my book and the fact that you posted another rendering after having coming thru that low point in your life shows me more than any so-called artist painting. It shows that you got heart! So dry those tears, pick up your mouse and create some more rendering from the heart. Critics are dimes a dozen... Artists are quarters a dozen... Artists with hearts are very rare indeed! TS
Fantastic image. Excellent artwork! Hugs
I agree with so many comment here. All I can add Marlene is we visit your gallery because we like your style and your evolution of it. Be proud cause you are an artist and very much appreciated by us all here at Rendo...
A lovely serene image. I read your comment and I'm sorry someone hurt you. For what it's worth, I try not to take things personally in life anymore. I know that's often hard to do. Whatever that person was ranting about had nothing to do with you or your art work. It had everything to do with how that person views the world. Constructive criticism is always a blessing for artists in any field--it's how we learn and grow. However, those who would rather tear others down rather than build them up aren't worth another thought imho. Whether you dance, paint, sing, write, or make movies, there will always be critics and harsh teachers--some harsher than others. Cursing at anyone is verbal abuse. Art is subjective and we're all on different paths and skill levels out here. Good for you for not deleting your gallery and for having the courage to post again and share this story with your friends. Hope I'm not sounding preachy. I just think this is a great community. I'm relatively new, and just a beginner, but this place feels like a safe place for me to experiment and grow.
I agree fully with everyone else's comments on that jerk who made those awful comments to you. I'm glad I missed those posts, I would have been livid. Who is anyone here to judge someone else's work? Someone remarked that the person was jealous of artwork, and jealous of how fast you are growing in your skill with Bryce, I think that's true, and it's true too that they are jealous of the friends who stand up for you, and who are there for you. You've been through enough in your life, you didn't need an idiot like that to lash out at you because of his jelousy of you. Just remember Marlene, what goes around, comes around. All the wonderful things you've done will come back to you ten fold, and all that nastiness that person has done, will come back to them ten fold. You just keep being the sweet, talented, loveable person you are and to hell with the jerks that show up now and again. Never doubt your talent, never. And while I have a bit of room left here, I love fog, and you have made one gorgeous picture here with fog! FAVE.
excellent
Fantastic image. As for your ordeal, it seems you have adopted the good attitude and not questioned your work. Shareing our best work is what is enjoyable. As for someone elses taste in art.......... There are still cows out there to be kissed.