Just Treading Water

[ModzieBear]

You have some very pretty brush strokes.

[shellrosecreations]

@ModzieBear Thank you so much!

[artandsoul2]

I love this painting...awesome!!!

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you! For some reason I hadn't seen your comment until just now!

[jspen2]

Wow! Wonderful!

[shellrosecreations]

Thanks! I'm so glad you like it!

[1leeo]

really like this one have added to my playlist for visual artist.peace.

[shellrosecreations]

Hi, thank you for the comment!

[rmpastel]

just an excellent video sharing your depth and working process...thank you

[shellrosecreations]

Hi! I really appreciate yoru kind comment!

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you! :)

[fragilewish1]

this is so beautiful!

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment!

[pearlbea]

Okay, I'd say this one be my favorite... so far that is!! };-)

[shellrosecreations]

Oh, Pearl!!! HI there! Thank you!

[pearlbea]

Hehe. Hi!

Don't mention it toots!  ;)

[cloudie23]

Hello! It's me -ZiggyBam from Deviant Art!

It's great that you made this video! It explains this painting brilliantly....and it also shows the different paints and mediums you used to do this...thanks for posting :D

[shellrosecreations]

Hi Cloudie! Thanks for checking it out! Glad you like it!

[orfan49]

Wonderful video and your art is so beautiful! thanks for sharing this. i guess i needed to find this one because it made me cry....i am SO treading water.

[VIMartist]

"To Dwell in the Light" is very Quaker...

I am inspired, it was a joy to watch. I know I am very late, Shell, but my puters at home WON'T view videos...i'm on a borrowed G-4 and oooolala.

Wonderful concept.

Adrienne

[shellrosecreations]

Oh thank you , Adrienne! It's great to see you here! Thank you for commenting!

[RobLeepopart]

that is really cool.... thankyou

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment!

[jaredknightcom]

very cool.

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you! :)

[shellrosecreations]

Thanks! See ya around. :)

[thecreatorspalette]

Wow, Shell, I'm a little late in viewing this but all I can say is WOW! Spectacular!!

[shellrosecreations]

Oh, Thank you, Melanie!!! I appreciate that so much! I intend to do another video of another painting soon...but I'm so scattered right now! LOL

[shellrosecreations]

This painting is now available on Etsy. shellroseDOTetsyDOTcom

[Annbroy]

OMG! This was awesome! I sometimes feel just like the lady in the painting - you captured it so beautifully, and I loved the way you explained the texture and different use of materials. Excellent work!

[shellrosecreations]

Thanks, you made my day! :)

[perpetualplum]

Very nice use of materials!

[shellrosecreations]

Thanks! I sure had fun experimenting!

[iwchan]

Shell, what a wonderful, heartfelt journey to share with you as you created this beautiful piece!

Take care,

I.

[shellrosecreations]

Hello, I. Thank you for your thoughtful comment!

[LAArtGallery]

Wonderfully done. Love the art, the music, and the muse. :) Congrats on your high selling price too. Hope it soars. :)

Lori

[shellrosecreations]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[zJayne]

I come back to watch this video...the music flows with it and I just get it so much!!

[shellrosecreations]

Come back any time! I'm always glad to see you! ;)

[spastickatart]

Wow! This is such a powerful video. Thank you for this creation as well as the painting! Falcon

[tubbytaxi]

beautiful painting and you certainly made me think excellent work, see you soon

[DawnyBelle]

Beautiful painting, and I really liked watching the piece develop! I think we have all felt like this at least once in our lives- but we have to keep treading away! :-) Thanks for sharing this and excellent job with the video!

[eaglecrowowl]

I love watching the process and I especially liked reading your thoughts on different aspects of the painting. Nicely done! I can relate to your painting! :)

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you! I keep meaning to add to my description because certain aspects of the painting have meaning, i.e. the body and everything below the surace is more abstract to show the distortion of what's in our minds compared to the outer reality (above the surface). But, I have company visiting so I'll be back later!

[shellrosecreations]

Oh yes! I do! i'll go see if I can figure it out. Thanks so much for letting me know...and for the bid of course!!!!

[KeepinItReal62184]

i tried biding on this painting (just treading water) on ebay, i entered 200.00 and its not letting me bid...you do want to sell it right??

[shellrosecreations]

oops, see my next comment, i forgot to hit reply again!

[shellrosecreations]

Hmmm, I don't know. Are you the first bidder? Are you new to EBAY? Maybe I have to adjust my settigs or something?

[KeepinItReal62184]

Im glad you answered me back! Im not new to EBAY, but I havent really purchased that many items either! When I enter my bid, it says to re-enter a higher bid even though Im the highest bidder.I would really like to purchase your painting, I was very moved!!

[shellrosecreations]

Oh, I am so sorry. I tried to figure it out, but I just really don't know. Maybe you could click on the live help "button" on EBAY? Just to clarify...are you the bidder who shows there with the first 3 bids, or are you someone else?

[KeepinItReal62184]

lol, yes I have tried to bid 3 times! dont worry i will try to figure it out :)

[shellrosecreations]

Hello again. Well, the auction ended, but just thought I would let you know I relisted, just in case you are still interested. :)

[KeepinItReal62184]

oh my gosh, this completely touched me.I guess cause sometimes i feel like im the girl in the painting... Thank you so much!

[shellrosecreations]

Thanks so much for letting me know! I felt really nervous and vulnerable to share it with the world.

[shabbycottagestudio]

Wow Shell, I'm blown away by everything I've just seen in this video, the painting, the truth behind the words, the video itself, golly girl you did an AMAZING job!!!

[shellrosecreations]

Hi Gail! I'm blown away by such positive comments! I can't express my gratitude! I do thank you from the heart!

[rhythm7a]

Wow, excellent job on the painting and the video. Very well done.

[shellrosecreations]

I really appreciate the encouragement! It was quite frustrating for a while there! :D

Shell

[rhythm7a]

I guess you found your SD card?

[shellrosecreations]

Heeheee, NOPE. I started over with the clips I had left. Can you see how the whole middle of the painting progression is gone?

[rhythm7a]

I didn't until you mentioned it, but yeah now come to think of it. You did a good job despite missing that part. Hehe, that's what good editing will do.

[shellrosecreations]

Good editing? Thanks!!!!

[zJayne]

Wow...Shell...just amazingly well done and presented and oh-a-my-a-gawd...your sentiment is so easily acknowledged as well. I'm stunned, staring and just love how you put this all together and your art is wonderful!

[kazeseka]

5 stars, and wish I could give more. The video is fantastic and the painting just goes beyond words!!

[shellrosecreations]

Wow, thanks everyone! :D

[Depictions]

Great work Shell & fabulous painting! Hav added you to my ebay artists playlist! Naj:)

[shellrosecreations]

((((HUGS))))

[paintedgardens]

Shellrose, that's an awesome creation! I love it! Thanks so much for sharing!

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[Tinkerlove13]

Beautiful!

5 Stars :-)

[shellrosecreations]

Thank you, Deb!!! I owe it all to you! XOXO I was inspired by Val of Valsartdiary, too. I sure love her creativity!

[debcoart]

Shell...OMG !!!!!!!!!!! This painting is gorgeous! Your video work is phenomenal, too. Very well done, my dear. You have done an exceptional job on ALL counts!!!!!!!!!!! 5* from me, for sure.

[shellrosecreations]

Oops, I didn't click reply I guess. Well, I hope you see my other comment!