Comment from Linda Wetzel
I really like the smooth brush strokes that create the light and shadows on each petal of this zinnia. The many layers add depth and fullness to the bloom. The center is reminiscent of a plump raspberry and the soft green background is appealing.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2018

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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine painting. The details are well shown and the frame filling composition is attractive. The colors are fantastic and technique is excellent.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)

Comment from Stringbean
Great artists notes! So beautiful how you filled your canvas with this digitally painted purple Zinnia. Your details and light and shadows give your work depth and interest. Nice is the bit of green background to accentuate your art work. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)

reply by Stringbean on 10-Aug-2018

you are so very welcome!
Mary Lynn

Comment from Sharon Meda
I think this is a beautiful piece.
The color and texture are great.
The vibrant purple is a nice foreground to the blended green.
Very nicely done.
Sharon

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

I appreciate your encouraging review very much. Thank you. :o)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Cleo,
A beautiful picture of this deep mauve Zinn's. Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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Comment from GaliaG
Wow, amazing digital paint, the flower looks so natural, like a photo

excellent technique, creativity and initial impact

good composition and presentation

thank for sharing

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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Comment from Miranda Langston
at first glance, i truthfully thought that this was a photograph. the colours are so vibrant and i really enjoyed the shadow play on the petals. very nicely done

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)

Comment from Lance Olson
Lovely simple piece. You did a great job showing the light hitting the petals by using different shades of magenta, it's a very well done piece, you should be proud.

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 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)

Comment from csimmons032
Flowers are one of my favorite subjects and you have created a beautiful one here. I love the soft purple colors with the bluish-green background. The details are very well done. Thanks for sharing this creative painting with us. :)

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

Thank you. I appreciate your encouraging comments very much. :o)

reply by csimmons032 on 08-Aug-2018

You're welcome :)

reply by the author on 09-Aug-2018

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Comment from nikman
Sounds like you are mad keen on flower's? Your nice full and slightly off-centre composition seems to confirm this!! Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you much for your encouraging review.
Exposure and sharpness? It isn't a photo, but a painting, :o)