Reviews from

Swirling Wings

A Hummingbird amongst Flowers

32 total reviews 
Comment from Artistsushma


It's a masterpiece! Deserves full six stars but Alas, I have none left to part with. The hummingbird hovering over the fragrant flowers on a bright sunny day has been beautifully depicted!! Thanks for sharing this lovely artwork!!

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 17-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)
Comment from helvi2


Hi Cleo, As I was scanning the welcome page for new art to review I came across this. It caught my eye right away!!! It is breathtaking!!!!
Love the beautiful flowers surrounding the Hummer! The fact that you added watercolors to the mix makes it appear lightweight. Perfect visual for a lightweight hummingbird. The hummer seems so wispy. What I see is a beautiful summer day that's light and breezy. The temperature us just right for a lovely outing with no humidity! I love those kind of days! I think you caught that kind of day perfectly! I absolutely LOVE IT! I don't know how I missed it, but so glad I got to see it now!!! BIG Congratulations for winning "In Flight Art"! You more than deserved that honor My Friend! Wish I could give this 10 stars!!!! :o) I just might have to write a poem for it :o) So glad you re-posted it!!! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
    Thank you so very much, Nancy!!! :o) :o) :o)
    Your comments, congratulations, and six golden stars are a very special encouragement for me! :o) :o) :o)
reply by helvi2 on 16-Jun-2021
    Cleo, You inspired me so much with your lovely hummingbird I just had to write this poem for you.
    It's called : Lightweight Flight

    She is a lightweight of the sky
    So beautiful in flight
    Though wingbeats may be fast and sharp
    Her elegance has bite

    A shining entity of wind
    Where feathers flow with ease.
    That's what she is, when she takes flight,
    Upon a silky breeze

    Both delicate and very strong
    Her fragile body shows
    That there is magic in the air
    That only this bird knows

    She is a sight for any eye
    That longs to stop and rest
    Upon the jewel that flies with wings
    And never seems to rest

    She is a regal entity
    And we are quite impressed
    When she flies by, right by our side
    To sip on nectar's best
    ........ I hope you enjoy! :o) Nancy

reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
    Your poem is beautiful and inspiring. I guess I will to paint another Hummingbird soon I have finished my current projects. :o) :o) :o)
reply by helvi2 on 16-Jun-2021
    Please do! This one was gorgeous! I'm thrilled you liked what I wrote about your lovely hummer!!!! :o) :o) :o) Hugs!!! Nancy
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
    Will do, but it will take time. I am a slow worker. :o)
reply by helvi2 on 16-Jun-2021
    No matter HOW LONG it takes...It will DEFINITELY be WORTH the wait!!!! :o)
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2021
    :o) Cleo :o)
Comment from MKFlood


wish i had a 6 because you would be owning it..wink. so very cool and colorful. the body form and language of both bird and flowers is excellent. the shading is excellent. the details is excellent. the blend of the colors is awesome. the depth is excellent. the creation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. so very creative and awesome work overall(clapping_))

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 16-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review and the cyber six! :o)
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Cleo!
I can't say if you painted the 'scent of a Summer day',my friend,but you captured an aspect of the Sight of one wonderfully!
Your digital painting of this lively little bird amid the flower blossoms is colorfully 'Dreamy' ( almost mildly Surreal! ) and it's very enjoyable to look at!
~Sean

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much, Sean! :o)
    You are right about the "mildly surreal". This effect was intended. :po)
reply by Sean T Phelan on 15-Jun-2021
    EXCELLENT,Cleo! : D
Comment from BarbaraKeener


Digital painting intrigues me. I've never done it. You did capture the warm summer day and the movement of the wings. That's better than trying to paint the wing. Well done

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review! :o)
Comment from nikman


A very good looking nature image posted here. Your fine and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of both bird and blooms. Colours and tones are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)
Comment from shoregrass


Ooh, another wonderful one I missed from the past. I just love the abundance of summer color you include so seamlessly and artistically. It's like flora and fauna are one merged in their beauty. Hard to look away from it. It sure deserved that contest win.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much, Ed!!! :o) :o) :o)
    Your comments and the six star rating are a special encouragement! :o)
reply by shoregrass on 15-Jun-2021
    So very welcome, Cleo. Always enjoy your posts.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    :o) Cleo :o)
Comment from eileen0204


sweet, sweet, sweet!

I just love your colors here.. so perfect for this piece.

I love how playful and purposeful this piece is Cleo.

You certainly have a great eye for the life around you.

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review! :o)
reply by eileen0204 on 15-Jun-2021
    My pleasure
Comment from DeansterZ


Personally, I am not a fan of pastel colors, or flower paintings. However, this one is a rare exception! It just pops off the screen! So full of life and energy and movement while conveying a sense of serenity. This is almost enough to get me over my general dislike of flower paintings... :) Fantastic work here!

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)
Comment from JirinaInspire


This is a so beautiful and well done digital art, Cleo. The flowers and hummingbird flying in from the light in the back , it is so nicely done. The pastel colors are so pleasing and the composition is perfect.
Thank you for sharing L

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2021


reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)
reply by JirinaInspire on 15-Jun-2021
    So much welcome Cleo, great work!
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2021
    :o) Cleo :o)