Comment from dalebraatz
Wow what a wonderful work of digital art, like the details and depth and textures you have created in this story telling work, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you! I had so many problems with ?bugs? in my computer software that I almost gave up on this one. (I am glad I didn't!)I also had no idea how such an atypical digital style would be received. (My right hand was injured in an accident with a horse so I am grateful that the digital modality is available for someone like me who has difficulty holding a pencil or brush.) Thanks very much for your enthusiastic encouragement! Daphne Oberon

reply by dalebraatz on 29-Jul-2018

Your welcome

Comment from ArtistCharles
Lovely creation. There is so much detail within this image carefully positioned to make the visual story. Nice mix of colors, good leading lines, nice visual focus. Well seen and presented.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you! I had so many problems with ?bugs? in my computer software that I almost gave up on this one. (I am glad I didn't!)I also had no idea how such an atypical digital style would be received. (My right hand was injured in an accident with a horse so I am grateful that the digital modality is available for someone like me who has difficulty holding a pencil or brush.) Thanks very much for your enthusiastic encouragement! Daphne Oberon

reply by ArtistCharles on 29-Jul-2018

Get better.

Comment from GaliaG
Very impressive digital paint

excellent story telling, technique and creativity

excellent use of colors and tones

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you! I had so many problems with ?bugs? in my computer software that I almost gave up on this one. (I am glad I didn't!)I also had no idea how such an atypical digital style would be received. (My right hand was injured in an accident with a horse so I am grateful that the digital modality is available for someone like me who has difficulty holding a pencil or brush.) Thanks very much for your enthusiastic encouragement! Daphne Oberon

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Great masterpiece deserves a bonus star for creativity, color, charm & clarity!

Fantabulous details, fine features and nice textures.

Impressive framing & lighting!

Thanks so much!

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Wow, thank you for the extra star!! I had so many problems with ?bugs? in my computer software that I almost gave up on this one. (I am glad I didn't!)I also had no idea how such an atypical digital style would be received. (My right hand was injured in an accident with a horse so I am grateful that the digital modality is available for someone like me who has difficulty holding a pencil or brush.) Thanks very much for your enthusiastic encouragement! Daphne Oberon

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 30-Jul-2018

You're most welcome Daphne!
Hopefully you can scan my portfolio too! ;-)

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2018

Somehow this reply arrived back without your name or info. this time -- not sure if I looked at your art or not.... Could you forward me that again?? Daphne Oberon

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 01-Aug-2018

Dick lee Shia...;-)

Comment from Miranda Langston
i like the reference to the obscure Toltec culture. I love ancient cultures and i like the mix of the Aztec and Native American aesthetic. it's a really nice touch

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you! Cool that you know about the Toltec culture, which the Aztecs rather borrowed from. I read in a National Geographic book on the Aztecs how the Toltec's tried banishing them to an island in the marshes of the Valley of Mexico that had noting but rocks and rattlesnakes, but they boiled and roasted the snakes and survived just fine! Having become really tough they eventually infiltrated the Toltec's and became empire builders themselves. A lot of rich history in all that. As I am sure you know these cultures were both "nasty" and "miraculous."
I had so many problems with ?bugs? in my computer software that I almost gave up on finishing this image. (I am glad I didn't!)I also had no idea how such an atypical digital style would be received. (My right hand was injured in an accident with a horse so I am grateful that the digital modality is available for someone like me who has difficulty holding a pencil or brush.) Thanks again for your enthusiastic encouragement! Daphne Oberon

Comment from Linda Wetzel
I really like the three dimensional look of this piece and the tapestry like textures you achieved especially in the top border of the scene. The layers of plant life in the garden give depth.

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 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you! I had so many problems with ?bugs? in my computer software that I almost gave up on this one. (I am glad I didn't!)I also had no idea how such an atypical digital style would be received. (My right hand was injured in an accident with a horse so I am grateful that the digital modality is available for someone like me who has difficulty holding a pencil or brush.) Thanks very much for your enthusiastic encouragement! Daphne Oberon