Comment from Renate-Bertodi
yes, I did several snowy scenes when I was in Austria at Christmas and the same applies.Beautiful summer scene, the gentle colours you used add to that feeling of gentle summerness and bees buzzing somewhere in the distance, /on your painting/ Do you actually see a lot now? I seem to remember many more as a child in Bavaria than I do here in England, or maybe the times have changed, I lived in a lovely village surrounded by fields back then and live in an industrial city now.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thank you so mch. We do have bees here.

Comment from john kuhenbeaker
I love this painting The flowers remind me of the impressionists. I especially love your overall balance of the composition , It feels as if I am standing over the bee watching him land. Less is more Great work !

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2018

Thank you for your encouraging review.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Linda,
A beautiful painting of these white Rosa Rugosa with a visiting Bombus huntii ~Bumble bee. Created with your knowledge of flowers & Bumble Bees that you see in your garden & your skill & ability to create on paper what your eyes see with very skilful brushwork beautiful choice blending & application of your colours in bringing this scene to life.
Susan

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2018

Thank you so very much Susan for your very fine review and encouragement.

Comment from cakemp55
Beautiful composition of these white flowers and the cute bee. Lovely soft complimentary colours using white, green and pink.
Very appealing to look at!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Jul-2018

Thank you very much.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject.
Dynamic image.
Visually appealing.
Subdued colors.
Subtle illumination.

No blown out whites.
Sharply focused.
Fine features & textures.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018

Thank you so very much, Dick.

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 18-Jul-2018

Welcome, Linda!

Comment from Paul G.
It is hard for me to believe that you were just learning this. You are tackling all of the most difficult things early in the experiment. Very well done on the white flowers. I have seen Deb struggle with white. It is very difficult. Very good work on the detail and the shape of the flowers. The bee is quite cute. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Jul-2018

Thank you so much Paul. I have always figured if you tackled the hard stuff the easy stuff would be no problem. Complex ones teach me more. There are things I will do differently on the next one. It is a learning process. Thanks for you continued support and encouragement.

Comment from Lucas Sizov
Linda this a very nice watercolor painting. I'm sorry I don't have any 6* left. The colors and tones are lovely. The bee is perfect, you placed the main subject off the center on this one. I love it! I want to see more watercolor art from you Linda!!!

 Comment Written 17-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018

Thanks a million Lucas!

Comment from eileen0204
Linda, by far the best I've seen from you yet! And this is very exciting... I'm watching an artist grow and grow....

Simply beautiful Linda. Your little bee is just priceless!!

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thanks ever so much Eileen. I learned a lot from this piece.

Comment from Envision
What a great looking bee! I really like how you have created texture in his body . I think you did a spectacular job with the white flowers too. The shading give the petals very nice depth and detail.

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thank you so very, very mch. I appreciate your encouragement.

Comment from Sange
I too am happy with the progress you are making as you grow in your water color work.
I especially like the vintage style/ look.
Beautiful soft colors, fine details and lovely soft textured like background.
Nice work Linda

 Comment Written 16-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018

Thank you so very much, Sange.

reply by Sange on 16-Jul-2018

:)
I wish members would work more on improving instead of working on their rank. Every time I go out shooting I learn something.
We are all after all....works in progress and legends in our own minds.
;)