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When the Roots Are Deep

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28 total reviews 
Comment from Linda Engel


Very creative and well composed. I like how you have the wind come from the left and blow to the right giving you leaves and branches a swooshed moment. Good details and well drawn. very nice background colors, too.
pretty.

 Comment Written 03-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 03-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very much ch, Linda.
Comment from Sange


What an emotive piece Linda. Your notes are heart felt showing who you are as a kind caring person.
The tree is showing us that despite the wind it is still rooted and strong enough to bend. Taking whatever life has thrown its way.
I like the colors, the movement, textures and the fine details.
Nice to see you posting again.
Lovely work and fine gift for your friend.
;)

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very much. It is nice to be back.
Comment from KristiV


Very nice work of art. The title and description convey the emotion and feeling you have put into your work. I love the colors and the strong roots of the tree.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much for your generous review.
Comment from Stringbean


Good visual impact and your title and artists notes bring meaning to your art work. A unique and creative piece.....love the deep roots and contrast the tree brings to your scene. Your colors are beautifully chosen.....good brush strokes and blending and shading of colors. A nice balance of tones and shapes. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much for your kind and generous review.
reply by Stringbean on 02-Apr-2018
    You are more than welcome Linda!
    Mary Lynn
Comment from With Grace


Looks like some of the hurricanes I have been through with the way the wind is rushing through the leaves. Love the sky color in the background. Thank goodness for deep roots. Lovely painting, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much for your very kind and generous review.
Comment from Renate-Bertodi


beautiful colours, absolutely lovely mixture. There is a saying in England, about the mighty oak cracks in the wind but the delicate weeping willow sways with it, a saying I love and think is true..

 Comment Written 02-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 02-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much for your inspiring review.
Comment from DawnIrene


I love this! I can completely see and understand the battle going on with the limbs being pushed so hard that they are almost compelled to break but refuse too. I love how you show the roots grabing onto the earth below as if saying we are the foundation of this life and it will take more to uproot us! Sorry for the illustrations but I am very impressed with this poece. Wonderful work!!

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very much for your very in depth review. You really got what I was aiming for. I gave this piece to my friend as an inspirational Passover gift to encourage him to keep up the fight. Thank you so much.
reply by DawnIrene on 01-Apr-2018
    Well deserved and thank you!
Comment from GaliaG


I wish my root were strong enough to be have to stay when the wind is so strong

excellent clarity, composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you very much.
Comment from Jomo


The colours in this piece are very nice and complimentary. However for your message more contrast may have been better to also show the struggle. I think your technique has worked well it definitely has given it good lighting and the contrast on the branches and roots are good. Nice work.

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much.
Comment from Monica Morrell


Very nice ! I love your title. It is very true. Your pastel work displays the title very well. There is action and a deep message. Nice colors. A whimsical rendition. Well done!

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much.