Introducing the FishEyez series! Back in 2012, I started this series to highlight some of the most popular tropical fish here in South Florida that also happens to be the best tasting. Always trying to diversify, this is a different more contemporary approach to my artwork. I was inspired by a more pop art focused color scheme and the final product was printed on a floated acrylic which completed the vibrant display. This was the first of an ongoing series that I will be posting in the coming weeks. Much to my surprise, this has become one of my best-selling series of all time. We can find beauty or art anywhere in the world around us, we just have to know where to look. One of the more obvious examples of this is mother nature and the truly breathtaking creatures we cohabitate with.
This is the mahi-mahi. Also known as the common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), It is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide. Also widely called dorado and dolphin, it is one of two members of the Coryphaenidae family, the other being the pompano dolphinfish. The name mahi-mahi comes from the Hawaiian language and means "very strong", through the process of reduplication. Though the species is also referred to as the common dolphinfish, the use of "dolphin" can be misleading as they are not closely related to dolphins (Porpoise) In the Pacific and along the English-speaking coast of South Africa, the mahi-mahi is commonly referred to by its name in Spanish, dorado. In the Mediterranean island of Malta, the mahi-mahi is referred to as the lampuka.
SIDE NOTE : Can you see the hidden surprise in this image? Please comment below with your guess. (HINT : it is hidden in the namesake of this series). The answer will be revealed at the bottom of this post.
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ANSWER : There is a diver in the eye of the fish. The reflection is as if someone were actually taking its picture. This is the only 100% digital image I use in any of my pieces.
beautiful and unexpected. I love the line work it makes it feel flowing and underwater,
also the reflection of the diver in the eye is a nice detail.
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Fabulous work. Some times people just see the art work and move they don't realize the hard work done by the artist .
Thank you for your comment and support as always!
Wow! It just keeps getting better! You can even design your own fish I'd love to have one of those for my aquarium. Maybe the aquarium backdrop or wallpaper. Nice work!
so nice comment friends....i like it so much.
Thank you my friend! Really appreciate your continued feedback and support.
Very interesting design, bright colors. I like!
The painting looks interesting!
Beautiful. The colors look stunning.
Absolutely love the colors
Thank you!
what a bright fish!
nice FishEyez Digital Painting by AJ Brockman , your Digital Painting vary good , i like your Painting , and thanks @abrockman share this Painting
amazing!
Thank you.
Wow, amazing! Congratulations and thank you for sharing the image and te story.
(Upvoted and followed) ;)
Thank you my friend, from one artist to another!
You've got an intresting project going on! Very well worked out aswell. I think you can sell your paintings easy, then turn it into steem power haha ;)
I would actually buy it, nice skill.
Thanks for sharing bro
Thank you, never thought about that! Maybe one day… ;) Appreciate your comment and feedback!
Wonderful photography
Really nice. I cant draw like you. But i make small cartoons in free time :) I mostly do computer jobs and sometimes make how much i can do it.
You have to start somewhere, practice makes perfect so continue your cartoons and you will naturally get better. Thank you for your comment.
Great artwork my friend your a genius at this,,keep it up
Another great piece AJ. Thanks for bringing attention to great art on Steem-it! - Daniel
Thank you brother, yes, it is up to us to further the art community here. Always appreciate your support!
Is it just me or the eyes of the fish really says a lot? As if they are speaking to the viewer. As always another great set of paintings. I've been a fan!
Agreed my friend. The eyes convey so much in any living creature. That is one of my secrets to realistic painting. Thank you for your comments as always.
wow, absolutely amazing! you ab"rock" man!
LOL… Thank you my friend! You have a way with words :)
hahaha i barely passed high school :P but keep on painting buddy i look foreword to it all! following for sure i love them
Amazing piece of art as usual Brockman, the reflection of the diver is just next level, big applauds!🙌🏼
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Thank you brother, yes, that was by far my favorite part of the entire piece. Appreciate your comment and support.
Great digital arts works! The idea of incorporating the diver in the eye as a reflection is a nice touch. Like an artsy Easter egg.
Yes sir, it definitely adds some fun in searching for it. Thank you for your comment and support.
Haha..Was trying my best to guess what's the hidden surprise! I always enjoy your art.
Thank you brother, did you guess it? Always appreciate your comments my friend :)
Those details are beautiful!
love it! resteemd!
Maybe you could sell your paintings to public aquariums, so many people would get to appreciate them in person.
Great idea! We have many of those here. If it works out, I will let you know!
with a choice of yellow color combined with blue and fertilize the elegant green color make your work more vibrant that the image you display will be interesting (life) with bright lighting can cause a sense of attraction someone when viewing the image and it is very interesting in my personal opinion .end to fight for the next vlog @abrockman
Thank you, appreciate your kind words!
Great art
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wow,, good post bro,,, I like this post
amazing art and fish post @abrockman thank for shearing
it looks so real
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Great work! I think an even larger collage of these would look great and bring out the colours more in all of them. By the way I'll give you a follow as well.
Amazing. This is a perfect example of great art. Love it.
Thank you!
Wooowwww good post...
Thanks.
Cool art! Loved the colora! Great job!
very nice job congratulations!
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i love fish
Well done, love the style and pop of the colors!
Thank you!
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colorful and colorful presentation, which harmoniously matches the context expressed in your work. Congratulations.
Thank you very much, appreciate your feedback.
Oh wow!!! These are REALLY great, vibrant and FUN pieces. The reflection in the eyes is such a nice added touch. Thanks for sharing this amazing artwork! Looking forward to seeing more from you =)
Thank you! I am glad you liked it and appreciate your support.
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great idea buddy!
Wow this is incredible. Very nice work! I always wished I could paint. I'll try again one day.
You should, you might surprise yourself. We all have artistic talent somewhere inside of us you just have to find it.
I do draw. I have been since I was little, check out my blog sometime. Shameless plug lol, I tried painting in college it's hard, but maybe one day I'll try it again. The last medium I discovered was soft pastels, similar to painting but I find it easier. :)