DAP Rooster

[Christopher Miller]

This was my first try at DAP. This is a picture of our pet rooster named Julius. He follows us around like a puppy dog, snuggles into your arms when picked up...He's a real sweetie. :)

I used the Monet preset and blended it a little with the original. Any comments and suggestions would be most appreciated.

[Keith Carver]

I like the texture and Monet effect, Christopher. I wish this rooster's eyes were open. The torn edge border is more distinct at the top than it is on the sides and bottom, not sure why. TFS!

[Richard Lovison]

Hi Chris,

The textures and style of painting work well with the subject. I like the composition with the placement of the head and bluish features to the left. Nicely done.

Richard

[denise ippolito]

Christopher, I like the composition, nice painterly effect. I think the torn edge look is a nice touch.

[Dan Brown]

Very good looking painting Chris! Roosters are a fav of mine! My first reaction to this was "where is the eye".
I found it quickly but maybe an improvement here would be to reduce the DAP effect in the eye area! Great work on a nice original image!

[Cheryl Slechta]

Christopher, Julius looks like a really nice pet. I miss having chickens (but so do the hawks and owls in my yard). I like the Monet effect with this.:)

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks a lot, guys. I appreciate the comments.

Keith, the reason that the border along the top is more distinct is because I lightened that area. I kind of wish he had his eyes open too, but he's such a relaxed rooster he had them closed the whole time.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Christopher, nice textures and pose. The closed eye seems to suit his relaxed nature.

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks Andrew. :)

[Indranil Sircar]

Wonderful composition, Christopher. I really like the relaxed look you have captured here. Nice painterly effect.