Reviews from

Puffins of Nova Scotia

16 x 20 pastel on Ampersand Pastelbord

29 total reviews 
Comment from JMur1


Very creative. I love the movement of the one and the other just kinda hang where there at. Nice color lighting and use of subject . Background clouds are beautiful
Thanks for sharing out

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much.
reply by JMur1 on 14-Apr-2018
    Your welcome
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2018
Comment from karen zima


This is a great design. It looks like it belongs inside a children's book. Love the layout of the three puffins with the one flying in for a landing. Nice color and texture in the rocks. the sky looks very realistic. Nice overall good design. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much, Karen.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


A virtual 6 for color, charm, clarity & composition!

An impressive artwork rendition.
They look like penguin but much colorful beaks!
Cute eyes with some lines.

Colorful creation with excellent strokes & textures.

Good compositional style. Great overall impact! Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much.
Comment from nature rules


This is pastel has quite an impact as a whole. For me that is due to your diagonal placement of your scene from the upper left to the lower right. And that is rather rudimentary when it comes to the artistry that is displayed.. But that is my first impact.

Your color white is the next... you have let it be just that... pure white. I like that. It has given you more contrast between the blue of the sky and the bellies of the birds. Perhaps that division between the spread wings and the upper and lower sky around the bird might need a bit more subtle blend..one that does not let the bird divide the deep blues from the lighter blues. But that is just my taste.

Your clearly defined lines work for me here. I think that its due to your sense of proportions and location in the frame....The lower bird is definitely closer to the viewer. Well done!!!

Your colors are pure and do not blend together into an unattractive mix. I especially like the little tufts of grass on the rocky ledge. The add a new texture to the scene. The spread wings are very well proportioned! Excellent job in your own particular style that fits your talents! A complete pleasure to view!! Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very much for your encouraging review. I took your advice and I think it gives the piece more depth. I reposted the new version.
reply by nature rules on 14-Apr-2018
    You are very welcome. thank YOU for sharing!
Comment from Solway Lady


Great composition with wonderful detail on the birds beaks etc. The large bird gives good impact and acts as a good lead in taking you round the picture.The rocks are excellent one to be proud of.Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very much.
Comment from Lucas Sizov


Love it, absolutely love it. Each puffin is looking different. I love that sky, it feels more real!! And the rocks are all different colors. The puffin in the front has a different beak than the one in the very back, cool!!!!! Everything is so great! Keep doing awesome paintings!!!

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you for your citing and encouraging review! I really appreciate i.
reply by Lucas Sizov on 14-Apr-2018
    your welcome!!!
Comment from Sange


I love Puffins! I would be so happy to see them and take thousands of photos. I just had this conversation with my good friend.
These are birds I would love to observe and photograph especially when they eat and catch fish.
You have fine details, colors, textures and movement of the one in flight.
Beautiful work!! ;)

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much.
Comment from alaskapat


Cyber six! I absolutely love this! The puffins are so well created with amazing detail, they are such interesting birds with such wonderful faces! I love your placement and positions of this trio ! Sky detail is fantastic as is the detail in the rock , colors and tones are perfectly applied here ! This in my opinion is the winner! Best to you! I loved viewing this one!

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 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very much. I had fun with this.
Comment from dalebraatz


a great reminder of my time in Iceland, like the action you have created with nice colors and details and depth, a pleasure to look at. thank you for sharing. dale

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 Comment Written 14-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very much, Dale.
reply by dalebraatz on 14-Apr-2018
    your welcome