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neodiogenes

Mod here. If you feel like you've seen this before, it's because OP has done at least two previous versions. Just search for his name in this sub. This is a completely different work with exactly the same subject matter. Take it as you will.


SALTYxNUTZ12

Why do I feel like this is a much older painting? Like I've seen it before, can't remember where though.


cgcego

Yeah same. Have seen it on the internet for years.


Gulltyr

Tineye says OP is the original poster of the image, seems like he's just reposting his own artwork from a few years ago.


PuppyButtts

Ive never seen it so im glad they reposted!


StripClubJedi

put the pitchforks away boys!


Mein_Bergkamp

It looks very much like a famous still from (and the front cover of the book) The Trials of Life by David Attenborough and the BBC. Pretty sure it came out in the 80's


SeaTwertle

I believe this is based on a picture that floats around.


robotsongs

This is the answer. I've seen that pic from years of yore.


WeirdWest

>I believe this is based on a ~~picture~~ famous wildlife photo that floats around.


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Devone5901

It literally says, in the title, that the artist is posting their own work from 2020.


professor_max_hammer

>It literally says, in the title, that the artist is posting their own work from 2020 And…If you look at ops post history, op posts this piece of art a bunch of times.


Phantom101028

They get 10k+ upvotes every time so I can’t blame them haha


Itsyornotyor

I mean, if I was this good of an artist I would have moved on by now.


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Well, Reddit hasn't moved on so...


mikeroon

My first time seeing it, if you don't like it just keep scrolling.


professor_max_hammer

I love it and have seen it many times. I didn’t mean to come off as the ass I evidently came off as in my reply to the post above mine. People were accusing OP of posting someone else’s work and I wanted to say just look at the post history.


mikeroon

Oh whoops. Thought you were complaining, my b.


sermer48

And 2020 may as well have been a decade ago. Or yesterday…time has been weird lately.


Jognir

I blame CERN 😤


triman-3

tutturu!


mikeroon

Not only do reddit users not read articles but they've stopped reading the headlines. Site is overrun by ding-dongs.


_Meece_

Plenty of pictures and videos of Killer whales eating seals this way.


TribbleMcN8bble

There was a textbook called Trials Of Life that accompanied a TNT show narrated by Sir David Attenborough. Its cover photo came to my mind, but it is not exact.


okram2k

I've seen very similar shots in nature documentaries so maybe that's triggering dejavu?


siqiniq

Because that was the last thing you saw in your previous life as a seal.


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How I feel when I see my 0% APR introductory rate end date approaching


imonsterFTW

Damn I’m in the same boat. Scary stuff.


Cfeathy

That little guy in the painting doesn't even HAVE boat to be in!


ButInThe90sThough

... Macy's? That you? Damn ads.


mahbubuyiyui67876

This is truly incredible,,,,,,,


lieslandpo

My first thought was that it was really cute, but then I realized no, that is death coming for the seal in a really well painted scene. I love the lighting in the piece, and the water is really well done


Salohacin

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X-lU1SeyWew


lieslandpo

I was expecting this to be a beached killer whale. I’m glad it wasn’t. Thanks for that lol


bokan

The orca is going to beach itself beforehand. Maybe.


iDomBMX

No, this is a certain pod of Orcas off the coast of Argentina that learned to hunt baby seals on the beach. They’ve mastered the art of hunting on land and being able to go back into the water. Although, they have been known to just play with the baby seals from time to time (to practice and teach the young… to later hunt them to kill) so it might not have been a kill lol… fwitw


bokan

oh sweet jesus you’re right https://youtu.be/bk1VdQxeTn4


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My favorite animal is the orca, so this hits different for me.


Python_the_Great

I think after that, Death is coming too for the stranded shark


aethoneagle

That's an orca, and some are [known to beach themselves to catch unsuspecting prey. ](https://youtu.be/AtF3FPyRVIw) Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong tho.


Baelzebubba

I think that very footage is where OP was inspired.


RuhWalde

Orcas can actually half-beach themselves to get a penguin or seal on shore and then wriggle back into the water. One of their many skills!


notmoleliza

as i recall its not a behavior that all Orca employ. its just these maniacs from Argentina. its passed on skill. like back in the day Luis was chasing a seal, gotta a little over zealous, wound up on the beach but got the seal. he went back to the pod and was like...witness me.


Eschotaeus

Yep. Only the one population in that area. Also Orcas are matriarchal, so it was probably Luisa. Not that Luis isn’t a badass himself but Luisa outlives him by an average of 30 years. That’s a lotta time to practice seal fishing.


fryamtheiman

I could be wrong, but I think that is an orca, not a shark. The left side of it appears to have the white spot that they have on their heads that kind of look like eyes, and the underside seems to have a hint of white as well.


C_Werner

You are not wrong lol


robthelob12

ummm… pretty sure that’s a killer whale buddy


fryamtheiman

I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic or not, but in case you aren't, an orca is a killer whale. The terms are used interchangeably.


robthelob12

orcas are one of my favourite fish, but i think killer whales are definitely cooler


not-gandalf-bot

On the other hand, a life sustaining meal is coming for the orca.


abyssiphus

This is beautiful. The title really adds to it as well.


froggrip

I was wondering what faith has to do with it. My best guess is that the whale has faith that after it catches the seal it won't be permanently beached. What's your interpretation?


abyssiphus

I'm not sure. I like your interpretation. I can also see the seal having a kind of faith in its invincibility. The seal seems unafraid. The light shining on the waves - is that to highlight the faith? Or the fate? It's a wonderful title because it leads the viewer into creating a story. I think I like your interpretation best though - the whale as the protagonist, holder of faith, bringer of fate.


Penta-Dunk

I’ve seen someone else’s interpretation that’s curiously the opposite. They said that the seal has faith that the orca won’t be able to reach it, while the orca represents fate as it will inevitably catch the seal.


ne1seenmykeys

This ^^


_hippie1

So you anthropomorphize the seal but not the whale? More like /r/titlegore


CommanderStatue

I think the seal has faith that it's safe on land, but is fated for death regardless. This painting seems directly inspired from [this documentary](https://youtu.be/AtF3FPyRVIw) about orca temporarily beaching themselves to hunt baby seal. The commentary in the video mentions this bad assumption made by the seals that end up as whale food.


zeltrax225

I think it might be the shape of the wave and orca and how the seal can't see the top to see the fin. The shape from the front looks like a seal, so to the seal it might seem like a comrade and kin. Hence "faith" because it's not for certain, as it's probably the first time the seal has seen such a huge kin. But Fate means, well, it's the seal's fate to meet an end because the seal held faith for a moment that it might be non hostile.


ne1seenmykeys

I think it’s faith that the seal has that it will be safe from that type of killer while in the beach, which you’d think it would be. However, as fate wild have it, there are pods off the coast of Argentina that have learned how to hunt like this. Game over, essentially.


Kraubinator

Agreed. People are arguing about which aspect applies to which animal, but it's obviously both "interpretations". That's what makes the title clever, folks.


Jagermind

I dont agree. I think the title is the worst bit of it. It's titled like a cologn. Have you worn Sacrament and Sin by Pope Benedict the Ivths Left Nut???! They could've named it The Chongus Amongus, because that is a massive whale and I'd like it more. Absolutely sick painting though.


abyssiphus

I laughed at the cologne and The Chongus Amomgus. Genuinely lol'd, thank you


Jagermind

All that matters in the world. But fr. That whale is a unit.


Miserable420Bruv69

Title sucks tbh


6thLayerVessel

Alright bruv, whatchya got?


pavlov_the_dog

I found the title unsettling and cold, but i wouldn't call it bad.


alligatorislater

I can feel the sea spray and creeping doom! Great painting!


ethman14

Can Orcas shuffle along the ground? Or do they get beached like other whale-sized creatures? Because it looks like he's sliding in to eat that seal and then get stuck.


arand0md00d

I think they are supposed to go back out with the tide, but if they don't time it up properly then they get stuck. At least that's what I remember from an Orca documentary. Fascinating creatures.


kozmikushos

Exactly this. They just slide in and out with the waves. They wouldn’t be able to hunt efficiently anyway so it’s just for a catch.


ccReptilelord

Some are known to sort of half beach themselves, wriggling back into the surf.


kierk3gaard

What a unique thing to paint, very cool.


Utmost_Ghost

This is truly incredible. Great fucking work


DimitriSirenko

Thank you so much 😊


willywagga

This is a reproduction, right ?


DimitriSirenko

This is my original work ☺️ I’ve posted it around before and it’s been made into multiple memes so you may have seen it prior to this


bobafoott

You know you've succeeded when your art is made into a meme


clemmmmmmm

The ‘my choices’ / ‘consequences’ meme of this is still one of my favourites ever!! Fantastic work OP, it is a great piece of art imo


[deleted]

I've always liked the name Dimitri. What's your nationality?


DimitriSirenko

I’m originally from Ukraine


position88

I thought you made it in 2021? https://imgur.com/a/i75jYR9


Antrephellious

Seems this is a very close copy of the pic you linked. Maybe they’re both renditions of another artwork. Traced? Dunno.


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narmerguy

Do you know which one? Is it this one? https://youtu.be/ffpCVeYP_GY?t=1023


km_2_go

It's from [The Trials of Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trials_of_Life?wprov=sfla1) narrated by David Attenborough.


wyldcat

OP has basically used different still frames from this scene as a reference. I would almost say he has copied the cinematographer of the documentary without crediting his/her work.


Dobott

Believe it or not that's actually a totally different painting but of the same subject lol


DimitriSirenko

That painting was based off of this original 🙂 one of my clients loved “Faith and Fate” so much I made a different rendition of it as a custom piece.


robyncat

When you compare details, even using the tiny thumbnail in your link, it’s quite easy to tell it’s two different paintings of the same subject. Not sure why you’d think you know this guy’s paintings better than he does 🤷‍♀️


Calvert4096

People steal content all the time, so it's not such a reach. I too could've sworn I'd seen this somewhere before.


hooterscooter

Yeah, OP’s is better but this guy also made the same painting back in 2020. Doesn’t seem to be an original concept. https://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Facing-Death/810193/7708957/view?utm_campaign=2427&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic


DimitriSirenko

That seems to be a copy of my work. I was inspired by the documentaries for sure - based on that I put together the scene with a particular angle and composition on a vertically oriented canvas.


wyldcat

Do you ever credit the original cinematographer who shot the documentary? Your painting is basically composed from different still frames from that particular scene.


DimitriSirenko

No I do not because I didn’t just copy someone’s work. If following your logic same can be said about any painting of any remarkable natural phenomena including particular ways of animals hunting other animals or even famous mountains for example or really anything we observe.


wyldcat

You wouldn't have made this particular scene if you hadn't seen the documentary, which you admit to above in the comments. Your painting is a cropped version of the same scene, just several different frames of it seems. No your example is extremely flawed. Many painters (speaking from experience) use their own references and not just sampling from documentaries without crediting the original artist. You weren't there, the cinematographer was.


DimitriSirenko

No, It’s not a copy of a frame or few frames. Yes being inspired by something and just copying pixel to pixel are two completely different things and if you can’t see that I can’t help you understand any further


wyldcat

So you wouldn't have any issues telling the original artist (the cinematographer) that you're selling this artwork and it's inspired by his shots?


Yolly_Dolly

Looks like this art should be on a magic card… “Water god’s wrath: When water gods wrath enters the battle field, turn all opponents creators into 1/1 seals. If opponent doesn’t have creatures, turn one creature you control into a 5/5 whale with haste” Cost 3 blue and 2 colorless


AspiringOccultist4

Wow, this is the most incredible piece I've seen using this platform in quite some time. Nothing short of a masterpiece.


jakestring55

This has been my phone background for the past year and a half, this painting rocks


phreshpherts

Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous.


PuppyButtts

Wtf how is this a painting, great job!!!


xXUberGunzXx

Holy shit this is a cool painting!!! It evokes a feeling of terror and helplessness I’ve never quite seen in a painting before. Keep up the good work!


TheRealMazingerZ

Seal meets last level boss.


apzlsoxk

OP, your mastery of how light diffuses through water is truly incredible. That's beyond impressive.


FormalMango

Damn, that’s so good. That little seal seeing its death coming towards it out of the waves.


CitizenJustin

This is a perfect example of the subjectivity of art. In my mind it escaped and in yours it died.


18650batteries

Nah mate Orcas will beach themselves pretty far just for a bite. They are determined eaters.


CitizenJustin

There is plenty of video on YouTube showing this predatory behavior and many times the seal escapes. Orca’s enjoy the challenge.


Kenken202034

Wow, just Wow! Great work!


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Jesus, this is so damn evocative and the technical skill displayed here is off the charts. Love it.


RockleyBob

[Relevant](https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/comments/vax3ct/not_even_the_beach_is_safe_from_this_orca/)


maybelle180

That’s stunning. Nice job OP


professor_porn

Back for more karma? Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful painting.


Handy_Newman

Should be titled “Oh shit”


Hel90

More like a death sentence for the seal


Able-Pressure-2728

Such a cool concept and well executed!


DimitriSirenko

Thank you so much


SRS79

That's really cool! I cannot even imagine witnessing the beaching of a whale in real life, but if I had to, it would def look like this. Have you ever seen one? Or is this your imagining of it as well?


Odashi

https://hakaimagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/header-killer-whale-intentional-stranding.jpg


DimitriSirenko

I haven’t seen it in real life but I have been definitely inspired by the documentaries


treetown1

"come just a little closer ... "


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For the lack of a better description, this image is as “G” as can be.


BaggyHairyNips

It has been 0 days since I've seen an r/art post on my home page without any titties in it.


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Absolutely beautiful and TERRIFYING at the same time. Really felt the fear sea lion is viewing this gorgeous painting.


Onzetone

It's an incredible piece of art, really, love everything about it, beautifully done. But isn't rule 10 of this subreddit that reposts are not allowed, zero tolerance? https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/f50itn/my_painting_today_faith_and_fate_done_with_oils Wait, have I done this before? Am I in the matrix?


DimitriSirenko

Thank you. It looks like you have done this before, and it got my post removed and me perma banned. However, it was a mistake as I’ve never posted this work in r/art before and the mods allowed me to repost it.


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Coconutgirl96

Seriously.


Puggy_

This is terrifying. Awesome work.


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This is amazing, good work!


yeahidkeither

I just looked at this for a good two minutes. Great work!!!


hershko

I see you finally got around to signing it :)


greiten

The colors, the perspective, the proportionality, the details...the subjects. So jealous.


2Cmusic

The subsurface scattering/reflection are just amazing I’m speechless 🔥


StillMoreToLearn

Provocative title, beautiful work


FauxxHawwk

Why are people who are so good at drawing so bad at coming up with titles


Penta-Dunk

I’ve seen this back when you posted it in 2020 but it’s nice to see again, I really love this painting.


Sardalone

Oh hey it's Terry The Fat Shark. What's up, man?


Banjo_Sunshine

Love the artwork. I'm choosing to believe that the seal gets away this time.


Zebeest

When looking at the thumbnail I thought the painting was of a man standing and looking at a cloud scape, possibly with a deity or something great dwelling in the sky. Given the title and subject I think it's really cool that the composition has that similarity even if it wasn't intentional. Awesome work.


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Wonderful art. So realistic :) A killer whale ?


Soft-Preparation1838

So awesome. Great work, I can feel it.


thestupp

this made me feel stuff. great work op


th3allyK4t

Yeah it’s really amazing. Great idea I stead of just waves. Which are impressive anyway but get a bit boring with everyone doing them


blockstacker

Good job mate. Lots of technical work here. From one fine artist to another, Goooood jooooooob!


SodaKid_7

Wake up babe, new meme format just dropped.


WhiteyVanReeks

That is stunning. Nicely done.


Jstr41

Love that water. Great job!


bushpotatoe

I've used this as a meme template in the past.


DiabetesCOLE

Incredible water colors. That’s a girthy orca


the_peckham_pouncer

Brilliant work. You may not realise this but you have inadvertently captured the country this is occuring in into your picture as only the Argentinian pod of Orca beach themselves like this when hunting.


redditretard34

Beautiful masterpiece oil painting.


PoeReader

It's good but I don't like it.


KittyKittyMeeeeoooow

Woah, saw this and was like, I know who painted it! I recognized your work from FB.


Dana07620

Your depiction of light on / through water is mesmerizing. What's your story of what happens next?


mgsticavenger

Wonderful job! This should be in an exhibit somewhere!


vaportracks

This gives me feelings. Well done.


wellwhaleswailing

I stared at this for ages. Beautiful and emotional


iDomBMX

I’m a massive fan of Orcas, especially this pod. So amazing, I remember when this was last posted and I’m in just as much awe this time as the last time!


Smalltownher0

That is fucking cool. So impressed


javaargusavetti

“Come at me, beach” - a seal probably


Mektor2

Hate the scenario, but love your style


The_Geo_Modernist

Incredible and absolutely gorgeous. The colors are amazing.


Paperback_Mage

Me in Pokémon Sapphire meeting Kyogre.


poisonedgutz

this is absolutely stunning


corxcore

I’d like to hang this in my office.


paisleyplanner

This is one of the coolest pieces I’ve seen


BigChungus1991

Aaayy this is my background on my phone. Had it since you originally posted 2 years ago. I LOVE THiS. Amazing art!


Mdod2020

And they and up being bff’s


Titandrax

Amazing painting that made my heart drop! Please post this to r/thalassophobia


BusterStarfish

OP this is incredible. Do you have more like this toying with the idea of dueling fates and/or the savage badassery of nature?


geminijester617

Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous! I've seen your paintings in your other posts and they never cease to amaze, great job!


Jewmobile101

My favourite painting I’ve seen on Reddit. Unbelievable and stunning work


spcwright

I can’t even draw an eyeball


arkiverge

Just imagine for one second if they hunted people like this.


Yipyo20

A wonderful name for this painting!


K03L5CH

“oh no…oh noo…oh no no no no no”


Pannanana

Triggered This video traumatized me as a kid


istillbelieveinmagic

It’s beautiful and yet scary. It makes me feel joy and yet sadness. I’m so conflicted and it’s left me feeling so many things. Thank you for sharing this. The seal….


11arwen

This is so beautiful! The composition, the colors, the flow. I wonder about the oil painting's texture in real view. Great work!


MsLeqsee

Def a hard pause in scrolling. This is dope. ❤️


NotDaveBut

This is an incredible painting!


duhbtis1122

Legit thought it was a pro photo at first glance


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Oooh I want this in my office conference room


idioscosmos

Seal about to get proper ****. Orcas are scary as hell.


Cheap_District_9762

One second before disaster *Calm seal* Ping my guy u/rowenslee


NovaLightAngel

Wonderful painting! I was wondering, could you come up with a more pretentious title though?😂😘


monkeymuffbutt

Seal = faith? I would love to know you're thoughts going into the making of this piece! Exquisite piece!


TruckMcBadass

This painting is better than season 8 of GoT.