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A Ladybird on Fennel

A Watercolour painting of a Ladybird on Fennel

12 total reviews 
Comment from cleo85


I like the simplicity of your composition. This is so cute! The little lady seems to sleep comfortably. I think I see a smile on her face. This painting could be an illustration in a children book or a perfect greeting card. The coloring is pleasant. The lady is perfectly placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2020
    Cleo
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird on the Fennel.
    Susan
reply by cleo85 on 26-Mar-2020
    You're very welcome. :o)
Comment from iPhone7


You painted this in One Day?! If so that is amazing Susan. Even if it took two weeks it is still a very nice work of art. The colors are great. I like how you made the wing cover shell look like it has a shiny spot. Good placement in the scene and nicely balanced with the Fennel branches. Nice work Susan ~ Steve

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
    Steve,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird on Fennel.
    It took me about 30 minutes!
    Susan
Comment from Brady Nielson


Hey Susan!
This is a nice little painting you have created here! The colors are nice and i like that little reflection on the lady bugs wing. Great work!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
    Brady,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird on the Fennel.
    Susan
Comment from Patti C


This is a fun little art project. I really like the bright red of your bug. The head and eyes are very well done. I like the bit of white on the wing as light glare. Stay well.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
    Patti,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird on the Fennel.
    Susan
reply by Patti C on 25-Mar-2020
    You?re very welcome
Comment from Shadow catcher


An enjoyable image of this bright red ladybug on some fennel.The off center placement works nicely and I think you composed this very well and find it very enjoyable!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2020
    Lee Ann
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird on Fennel.
    Susan
Comment from btowngirl


This has an Asian quality to it. I like the simplicity of the composition and the selection of background color. This does not look like a copy of a photograph, but more like an original creation. Nice work.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Ladybird on Fennel. I only ever paint using my own photos never anyone else's . Looking at my photos bring me back to the scene flower or scene depicted.
    Susan
reply by btowngirl on 25-Mar-2020
    Of course. I didn't mean to imply that you used someone else's shot, just that this didn't seem like it was based on a photo, but rather on your own imagination.
Comment from Sange


Very nice work Susan ;) I did not know you paint and it's nice to see this Lady Bug chilling out on fennel. I buy Fennel for my Dog and myself to eat every night after dinner. He loves it. Helps his stomach and keeps him calm and happy.
Nice details and textures.
I like the bright red on the lady.
Impressive work Susan ;)

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020
    Sandra,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird... I used to paint much more in the past but have not painted for quite a while. I attempted to paint a Blackbird & a Kingfisher this morning but I was not satisfied with them. I'll keep trying.
    Susan
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


A fine example of Simplistic painting, a genre rarely seen today! I like the way you have play the red of the bug against the green. Good effort!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020
    Sesha,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this quick painting of the Ladybird on Fennel.
    Susan
Comment from Renate-Bertodi


How wonderful, you are painting - Tender depiction of this mild little creature towards which I and many are much inclined, with its charasteristic bright red wings and black markings. I even like spots on my own clothes! The fennel is the exact green!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2020
    Renate,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird on Fennel.
    Susan
Comment from supergold


I thought it was again one of your older paintings; apparently you didn't forget the technique; nice painting of the ladybug on fennel leaves taken with shar focus;

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2020


reply by the author on 23-Mar-2020
    Fred,
    Merci beaucoup mille fois for your complementary review on this painting of the Ladybird on the Fennel. I've just drawn two birds waiting to paint them when I get the urge.
    Susan