It is entitled "Friends and Acquaintances". This piece's denotation shows a girl toddler who holds a stuffed rabbit standing in a garden with a fence. There appears to be a fairy of sorts peering down on the girl from above. There are 2 dragons on the fence and a butterfly on a flower. There is also lightning in the background and some bubble-like items in the scene. It is very colorful and ethereal. The connotation I draw from the image is the innocence and imagination of childhood. The girl is in a beautiful, almost dream-like garden. Dragons and fairies are common children's tale lore, which adds to the connotation of child-like imagination (the title also supports this interpretation). The bright colors and the appearance of the girl (hair, clothes, and facial expression) all remind me of the innocence of childhood.
The next piece that I particularly enjoyed follows:
This image is known as "Lily." It is comprised of over 70 layers in Photoshop. The denotations of the image depict a pretty woman in a purple dress watering lilies with a purple can. She also holds a small sparrow in her left palm and she appears to be in a forest clearing. This image has a connotation of peace and fragility. The beautiful light colors, the softness of the woman's features, and the fact that she is holding a small bird and taking care of flowers suggest the delicacy of the scene. Life is also apparent, as there are trees, flowers, and wildlife in this surreal scene. The setting and actions of the woman really conveys a message of oneness with nature.
I really enjoyed Gale's work. She can do amazing things with her computer!
Sources:
My attention was drawn to Gale by looking at this blog post:
http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/inspiration/30-deviant-digital-artists-painters-illustrators-worth-to-watch/
Pictures and information found on the following:
http://www.thegraphicgroove.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/galefraney/
http://galefra.deviantart.com/
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