http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3119DSC0046_copy-med.jpg
http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3119DSC0046-painted_framed_copy-med.jpg

Please be kind enough to comment on this art history brush work. I find it very soothing and stimulating at the same time. Thanks
regards,
Rajesh Parikh

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3119DSC0046_copy-med.jpg
http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3119DSC0046-painted_framed_copy-med.jpg

Please be kind enough to comment on this art history brush work...

Hello, Rajesh:

Welcome back to RetouchPRO.

Quite honestly I can't tell if either has been manipulated.

~Danny~

I suppose the second picture was painted but because of too much details i feel u could not differentiate it from the original photograph. Loss of resolution also might have contributed. I shall try and post another version for the perusal.
regards,
rajesh parikh

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3119DSC0046-paintedoil_copy-framed_copy-med.jpg

please see if this can qualify as a painting.
thanks
rajesh parikh

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/3119DSC0046-paintedoil_copy-framed_copy-med.jpg

please see if this can qualify as a painting.
thanks
rajesh parikh

This one looks more painted, Rajesh, for sure. You are going in the right direction.

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