Carlos, this is beautifully structured and executed. I too find narrative paintings enthralling. Now if I could only find out what these two girls find so fascinating below the line of sight allowed by the picture....

Thanks Tom and Richard for your comments.

I have no idea. Maybe they fell asleep. ;)

Nice work, Carlos. (The light on the wall behind the two figures is quite exquisite.)

Carlos, I am the last one to join in to praise the balance and elegance of the composition and of the subdued tones.
I find that the negative space is especially beautiful and you have really managed to paint the air around the girls.
A very nice work indeed
Ilaria

Thomasin, thanks for taking the time to view and comment. Very much appreciated.
Ilaria, thank you also for your words. That "negative space" was quite a headache for a while. I wanted an illusion of space without it being overly distracting. The wall was also initially a yellowish-greenish colour--I was going for a split complementary harmony of red/yellow green/blue green, but the wall was too warm and it actually hurt my eye, so I painted over. In the end, I think the warm undertone of the wall helped the overall light that Thomasin mentioned and "air" that you speak about.

Thanks again.

Beautiful elegant piece Carlos!
I also love the quality of the light, and how you managed to control this very challenging composition.
Congratulations!

Thank you Marina for viewing and for your nice comment.
Long time no see...I

I really enjoy your work, Carlos, and I love the quiet beauty and atmosphere in this well-constructed painting. These girls are lovely models - you paint women very well, I think.

Carlos,

This is lovely! I can't believe both individuals are the same model.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Garth

Linda,
I appreciate your comment very much, coming from a woman AND a painter. Thanks for your kind words.

Garth,
Thank you again.

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