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Ladybirds for Ena

Ladybird ~ Coccinellidae

20 total reviews 
Comment from ArtistCharles


Very nice illustration with good color and detail My American base makes me prefer Lady Bugs. This is a fun and interesting piece. You cheated since she asked for 3 and you actually gave her 4. Looks like there could be more in the future:-)). This could work well in a child's book as an illustration. Well seen.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
    Charles,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this collection of painted sketches of Ladybird Beetles.
    I could have given Ena several more but choose to stop with the two most common ones in Ireland, the Two & Seven Spot varities & the Red with Black Spots. She also asked for Bees & Bumble Bees which I found more of a challenge in getting the wings to look transparent & iridescent ..I won't be posting those!!
    Susan
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Susan!
Your drawing of these Ladybugs looks fine to me,my friend!
I don't know ( or care ) very much about so-called 'famous painters' like dreary old Monet or Renoir but I think you ROCK,my friend! : D
'Good Show'!
~Sean

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
    Sean,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on these painted sketches of the Ladybiirds.
    Susan
reply by Sean T Phelan on 29-Nov-2018
    You're very welcome,Sandra!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 29-Nov-2018
    You're very welcome,Susan!
Comment from iPhone7


Wow Susan.. Iam impressed. I did not know you could paint. I Truly cannot draw a stick man. I like how there are three different scenes here with each a unique view of the ladybugs. I am sure Ena is More than pleased with your work here Susan. Well done ~ Steve

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 29-Nov-2018
    Steve,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on these Ladybirds. I'm having some difficulty with the Bees that I also have to paint they are more compleicated...drawing is one thing getting the colours right another.
    Susan
Comment from jgrace


The positioning of your ladybugs within your composition creates a nice visual. Colors are well worked and details are sharp and well drawn. Background color compliments the piece very well.

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
    Julie,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on these Ladybirds painted for my cousin.
    Susan
Comment from suzannethompson2


I like how you presented this lovely watercolour showing the pretty Ladybirds in different positions with the leaves adding good contrast. I'm sure your cousin was very pleased with these. Very good use of colours and great detail drawn in the Ladybird markings. Also, thank you for the interesting notes accompanying this.

Lovely composition. I look forward to seeing more of your art. Suzanne

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
    Suzanne,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on these painted sketches of the Ladybirds.
    Susan
Comment from michiganmike


A very attractive presentation. The ladybugs are meticulously drawn and shown in great realistic colors. I like the layout of the drawing showing the insects from different angles.

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
    Mike,
    Thanks a million for your complementary on this image of four Ladybirds.
    Susan
Comment from alaskapat


Wow Susan! I love ladybugs! You created four with beautiful detail and colors , I love the way you have arranged them with the leaves, you even put one climbing on the back of another. This is very well created and presented! I'm sure your cousin was very delighted by this ! I love it!

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
    Pat,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on this painted collection of four Ladybirds.
    Susan
Comment from GaliaG


Lovely paint of my favorite bug

excellent technique, creativity and initial impact

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
    Galia,
    Thanks a million for your complementary & positive review on these Ladybirds.
    Susan
Comment from dalebraatz


A wonderful work of art, like the details and textures you have created on these lady bugs, very nice colors used,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

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 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
    Dale,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review on these Ladybirds in different poses.
    Susan
reply by dalebraatz on 28-Nov-2018
    your welcome
Comment from supergold


this is great: you are not only an excellent photographer but also an excellent painter! it really looks as if the ladybirds are photographs!
a good and very long narrative too;

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 Comment Written 28-Nov-2018


reply by the author on 28-Nov-2018
    Fred.
    Merci beaucoup mille fois for your complementary review on these paintings of the Ladybird.
    Susan