Comment from Devonte Baker
This is a beautiful picture of these birds. She is definitely throwing a tantrum. Excellent shading, tenting, and toning. Well done, great work, thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Mar-2024

Thank you for your review, kind words, artist friend Devonte, and continued support. This all means so much to me.

Comment from orchidrn
This view is beautiful. The swan against the background is astounding. Such detail is beautiful and the artist has captured the majestic stance of the swan

 Comment Written 03-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024

Thank you, artist friend, for reviewing and for your fine remarks. Thanks for stopping by again and appreciate your continued support.

Comment from Ashley Yost
This is like seeing all the sibling rivalries of the world wrapped into one picture. This photo depicts my little brother and myself because I believe he would have splashed me or thrown water in my face as we are seeing here.

 Comment Written 02-Mar-2024

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024

Thank you for your review, friend, and for your keep insight, for your support. Interesting angle you have named here

Comment from Zilyram
The mother swan definitely has a scolding look about her as the little cygnet looks upward. Good detail of the birds and the movement of water is also done well.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024

Thank you so much for your fine review. The cygnet is complaining so Mother is scolding for the cygnet's own good. LOL! Thanks again.

Comment from Kelsey Ann
I like it but wish there was more color. Gray scale just isn't my idea of beautiful. If it had more color I would considerate beautiful. That's all.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024

I haven't had a review from you, I don't believe. The contest calls for black and white. I took an eraser in between the feathers on the black paper. I hope you will reconsider the rating as it is really low and this is not supposed to be but in black and white. I admit God enabled me with skill to create this with only one color, white, on black thick paper. I hope you will come again, review my portfolio of mostly realism and plenty of color when called for. Have a wonderful day.

Comment from Kelly Lynn Grant
This is a beautiful piece! I love your attention to detail. Great job on the water portion. The ripples and reflection are great. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 26-Jan-2024

Thanks for reviewing and for your fine remarks. I only used white on black paper, using an eraser between the feathers and other areas to show the black. Hope you will come again.

Comment from s94jjones
So I can't fathom how advanced this piece is and has exactly earned it! I am enjoying looking at this art piece. It can be as a black and white t.v. Reflecting looks good. Fruffles with the straight feathers too. I kindly and respectfully say-good work.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024

Thank you for your wonderful review, but with such a fine review, why the 4.5? What should I do differently? Hope you will reconsider as your words are like a "5" or so. Thank you again. I used only one color "white" on black Fabriano 140-pound paper. I believe this is your first review of my work. Please stop by again.

Comment from Christine389
What a delightful scene you have portrayed here Glena! The little cygnet desperate to be older than her years and the mother objecting - but only to keep the little one safe. A story as old as time itself, told in a humorous way here. I can see how much work went into this and commend you for it.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024

Thank You, artist friend Christine, for your fine review and bringing into focus the story of old which is so true, hopefully for today also. I really appreciate you stopping by and your support.

Comment from jennifer massie
The background look so Cool And The picture shows trumpets swan It's does And make it amazing and beautiful keep up the good work and I hopefully you have a wonderful day

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2024

Thank you for stopping by and reviewing. Hope you stop by again. I used only one color "white" on black Fabriano 140-pound paper. Have a blessed day also.

Comment from Patman10466
Nicely done, my only objection is the fact that you took a beautiful creature and made it look scary. I think its the eyes that give it that appearance.

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 Comment Written 19-Jan-2024

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reply by the author on 19-Jan-2024

I created the mom's eyes to be corrective of her little one, which wishes to go off with her much older sister, that is more able of caring for herself. I used only one color, white, and an electric eraser to put in the feather details, water, baby's and mom's eyes, etc. I must admit that takes skill, to me, grace of God. Hope you will reconsider this terrible rating. At least with one objection, it should be 4.5. a rating of 3 is quite terrible. Sorry. Please see my portfolio. Thanks.