A Magical Place
Fantasy17 total reviews
Comment from Stacey Nagy
This is very creative and down right fun! I love the colors, they fit the fantasy theme perfectly. Good composition.
Stacey
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This is very creative and down right fun! I love the colors, they fit the fantasy theme perfectly. Good composition.
Stacey
Comment Written 21-Feb-2012
Comment from chickadee
What a fabulous work of art Helvi, just amazing and the colors and the imagination that went into this work is breathtaking! Just magical and so unique in every way. From the filter to the addition of all the decorations just seem to have taken this image to the next level! AMAZING!
/Chickadee
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What a fabulous work of art Helvi, just amazing and the colors and the imagination that went into this work is breathtaking! Just magical and so unique in every way. From the filter to the addition of all the decorations just seem to have taken this image to the next level! AMAZING!
/Chickadee
Comment Written 20-Feb-2012
Comment from filly421
Wonderful ideas and how it all works together.
Like seeing both birds swinging from the mushroom, how their swings are plant stems, and how the stems wrap around the base of the mushroom stem.
like the definition of the mushroom..all the lines..the way the birds look like they are of a thicker texture..don't know how else to describe it, the glow of the mushroom and the effects around it that the filter creates.
great colors
creative work
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Wonderful ideas and how it all works together.
Like seeing both birds swinging from the mushroom, how their swings are plant stems, and how the stems wrap around the base of the mushroom stem.
like the definition of the mushroom..all the lines..the way the birds look like they are of a thicker texture..don't know how else to describe it, the glow of the mushroom and the effects around it that the filter creates.
great colors
creative work
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
Comment from Anne
This is so creative and so neat the way you have done it. I like the way you are looking up at the mushroom and see the birds swinging underneath. I like the way you have done the background too. A very creative picture.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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This is so creative and so neat the way you have done it. I like the way you are looking up at the mushroom and see the birds swinging underneath. I like the way you have done the background too. A very creative picture.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Bless You Anne! Thank you SO much for the awesome review. I am honored by your compliments! :o) Helvi
Comment from Max Giddings
A masterpiece of whimsical artistry. Just such bold color and striking blend of color which truly make this a winner in my opinion.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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A masterpiece of whimsical artistry. Just such bold color and striking blend of color which truly make this a winner in my opinion.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Hi Max, I am humbled by your extraordinary rating for "A Magical Place"! I am incredibly honored by it. Thank YOU, SO much for the lovely review! :o) Helvi
Comment from fila4
Creative piece of mixed media work. I love the colors and the effect of the fractalius filter. Great notes but I could not begin to do this. I do like the underside of mushrooms and often photograph them myself. Nice title. Well presented with good impact. Thanks for sharing.
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Creative piece of mixed media work. I love the colors and the effect of the fractalius filter. Great notes but I could not begin to do this. I do like the underside of mushrooms and often photograph them myself. Nice title. Well presented with good impact. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
Comment from Flight_of_Raven
Ha, awesome! This is really a great work of art - talk about something that was inspired by Alice! I love fiddling around mushroom shots - to me it has one of the vastest potentials for unlocking creativity, but I have yet to come up with something so creative! You make a good choice in shooting from below to show the frills, and an even better choice in using frac to bring them out! Love the atmosphere you created also, with the green frac creating a dreamy and sort of fantasy environment!
Of course what really sells me on this piece's creativity is the juxtaposition of a different style of art - the ivy and orchids. Not only does this seem more "Alice-esq" (the juxtaposition of the human versus the imaginative), but it makes it more "yours." And you've created a story all of your own, which can be interpreted in several different directions. I love that!
The one area I'm not totally sold on is the bright outer shell of the mushroom. I realize it gives the mushroom a "glowy" appearance but also, in my humble opinion, makes the whole artwork come across as somewhat "messy" in an otherwise awesomely controlled piece! Maybe try toning down the highlights while saving and possibly pushing the green glow around it?
Really great work, and definitely a source of inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing!
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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Ha, awesome! This is really a great work of art - talk about something that was inspired by Alice! I love fiddling around mushroom shots - to me it has one of the vastest potentials for unlocking creativity, but I have yet to come up with something so creative! You make a good choice in shooting from below to show the frills, and an even better choice in using frac to bring them out! Love the atmosphere you created also, with the green frac creating a dreamy and sort of fantasy environment!
Of course what really sells me on this piece's creativity is the juxtaposition of a different style of art - the ivy and orchids. Not only does this seem more "Alice-esq" (the juxtaposition of the human versus the imaginative), but it makes it more "yours." And you've created a story all of your own, which can be interpreted in several different directions. I love that!
The one area I'm not totally sold on is the bright outer shell of the mushroom. I realize it gives the mushroom a "glowy" appearance but also, in my humble opinion, makes the whole artwork come across as somewhat "messy" in an otherwise awesomely controlled piece! Maybe try toning down the highlights while saving and possibly pushing the green glow around it?
Really great work, and definitely a source of inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing!
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Hi Flight_ of _Raven, Though you gave me 4 1/2 stars I feel as if I'm receiving a 6 star review! Thank YOU so much for all the lovely compliments! I'm thrilled you enjoyed this SO much. I REALLY am honored by your kind words. :o) Helvi
Comment from donkeyoatey
AWW..the original magic mushroom! I like the colors, I like the use of the fract. to give a magic feel, and I find it very sweet! Donkeyoatey
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AWW..the original magic mushroom! I like the colors, I like the use of the fract. to give a magic feel, and I find it very sweet! Donkeyoatey
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
Comment from Angelheart The First
Dear Helvi,
This is such a breathtaking &
magical piece,you truly des-
erve nothing less than a six star.The fractalius filter work that you did makes a stunning background.The way that you made the mushroom shine is awesome.The addition
of the birds and the flowers is brilliant.I will be posting
a final work for a while tonite.I will explain in an email.Keep sharing your beauty
with the world.
Much Love~
Angelheart :)
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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Dear Helvi,
This is such a breathtaking &
magical piece,you truly des-
erve nothing less than a six star.The fractalius filter work that you did makes a stunning background.The way that you made the mushroom shine is awesome.The addition
of the birds and the flowers is brilliant.I will be posting
a final work for a while tonite.I will explain in an email.Keep sharing your beauty
with the world.
Much Love~
Angelheart :)
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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MY Friend, Anytime you leave the sightYOU are most definitely missed. I hope it's not your health that's taking you away for a while, but I will look forward to YOU coming back. I'll look for your E-mail later. In the meantime.....Thank you for the stunning review! I am honored by it more than you know. I don't even know HOW to say THANK YOU, but those words are ALWAYS heartfelt! Bless YOU for the exquisite six srar rating my friend and ALL the wonderful compliments! Hugs and Smiles, Helvi
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I had a few bad days,which I will explain in my mail.My health is okay for the most part.You know,I always enjoy your work because you put a lot of thought into it.If I could give you a six star for every piece,I would.Will talk real soon :)
Comment from cleo85
We know since Alice, that mushrooms are magical, but that mushroom here is the most magical I have seen so far. It is beautiful! I love, love these colors. The juxtaposition of the tropical birds and the mushroom is outstanding. The heat-vine is another outstanding idea! Best luck for the contest.
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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We know since Alice, that mushrooms are magical, but that mushroom here is the most magical I have seen so far. It is beautiful! I love, love these colors. The juxtaposition of the tropical birds and the mushroom is outstanding. The heat-vine is another outstanding idea! Best luck for the contest.
Comment Written 19-Feb-2012
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2012
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WOW! YOU just hit me with THREE incredible honors that I am MOTR than honored to receice! YOU picked this art as one of your Favorites, became a FAN and gave ME a six star rating! I AM ON TOP OF THE WORLD! I am extremely humbled by receiving all of those special honors. A mere thank you doesn't seem large enough to send back to you. I am truly, truly honored! Thank YOU! Smiles and Hugs, Helvi
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You deserve these honors. A mere thank you is just right. I am happy to have you put on top of the world!
Cleo