' Wrote:The general complexity of the piece is amazing, Dave. The magical tones of colour, the illuminating presence of the duck and the deep, stillness of the pond. You really captured a moment there. Kudos.
You'll notice the general 'feel' of the piece is inspired by Monet and van Gogh, particuarly their later works. I worked on the modern themes in the main colours in the piece, attempting to simulate the pain of the recession on the people of today.
Did you get the metaphor for Capitalism and Consumerism in the world today? Very subtle I thought...