Reviews from

Tropical Mockingbirds

Mockingbirds at Sunrise

30 total reviews 
Comment from momentsofjoy7351


Wonderful color over this wonderful artistic canvas. Many things are happening here - first... the colors have the most engaging movement over the canvas. Grand light in those brush strokes as well. Fabulous. Thanks for sharing and Congrats!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments. :o)
    Nice to see you reviewing. I was afraid you left FAR while I was on sabbatical for medical treatment.
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful image that captures the grace and beauty of this species. The flight is nicely captured although my recollection is that the wings might be longer. Great colors and fine composition.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
    Those are Tropical Mockingbirds from the Caribbean. They look a bit different than the northern kind in the US.
Comment from Sange


I love mockingbirds and there beautiful songs they sing and sounds they mimic.
They are our state bird here in Florida.
Your painting is lovely Cleo and I especially like the one in flight. The colors are over the rainbow dreamy and magical.
Fine work :)

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for your kind comments.
    I love Mockingbirds. They have elegance in their moves, in the air and on land, but they fight vicious when they have too.
    Those in the painting are Southern Mockingbirds. It is a reminicence on my life south of the border, painted in 2014 when I was homethik for the Yucatan.
Comment from suzannethompson2


Lovely digital painting, Cleo, of this beautiful bird in flight and a worthy winner of the contest. I love the delicate colours you used for this and the inclusion of the second bird sitting on the twig. Lovely composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much Suzanne, for your kind and ecouraging comments. :o)
Comment from cakemp55


Lovely soft pastel artwork with the colours of sunrise.
Very nice composition and framing. Thanks for the interesting information on these Tropical Mockingbirds. Great entry for this contest.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for your kind review. :o)
Comment from With Grace


Love the soft pastel colors behind the birds in the sky. The two mockingbirds are perfect, I have them sitting on my roof all the time. Great job with your painting. Susan

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
    Thank you, I appreciate your kind comments very much. :o)
Comment from Neilnap773


a colourful piece of art work done through the digital medium..for me it lacks a little depth and is slightly flat but i like the composition and the palette that you have used

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for your review and honest critique. :o)
Comment from helvi2


Hi Cleo, I can see how this won the contest! The background is so serene. I think the whole image has a light subtle appeal that draws the viewer in.The bird in flight has a soft appearance of movement in his wings which captures the eye. To me it makes you think the flight is taking place in slow motion, just soaring. Love the calm found here! :o) Helvi

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging review.
    Cleo :o)
Comment from Minnie Kaye


Cleo, I love these colors in your skyline.
You have done a great job
showing your beautiful bird in flight. Great detail in those wings
Oh as I am still looking, I can now see the sun. Almost missed it.
Congratulations on your win. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 23-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging and kind review. :o)
reply by Minnie Kaye on 23-Apr-2018
    You're welcome
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2018
    :o)!
Comment from karen zima


Very soft and pretty pastels in this artwork. The flying bird catches your eye at first and then you move around and see the bird sitting in the branches. The colors and composition are a pleasure to view. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 23-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much for tour encouraging comments and your kind wishes. :o)