Reviews from

Wood Duck

Aix Sponsa

28 total reviews 
Comment from Envision


This is really beautiful work Cleo! It looks so realistic and the colors are perfect. You developed nice texture of his feathers. I still feel bad that I mistakenly didn't give you a six for your fabulous mountain bluebird so I am happy to give it to this gorgeous image!

 Comment Written 03-May-2019


reply by the author on 05-May-2019
    Thank you very much! Your comments and your generous rating are a great encouragement for me. :o) :o) :o)
Comment from iPhone7


Male Wood Ducks are one of the most beautiful birds to be seen without having to go to the jungles of South America.

You have done a marvelous job in capturing the essence of the beauty of this fellow. Good composition and placement. Very well done. You are a true artist ~ Steve

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comments.
Comment from Stringbean


A gorgeous Digital Art.....with beautiful brush strokes and blending and shading of colors. Good differentiation and contrast. I like the close up of the gorgeous duck. Good color pallet and details. Nice work and thanks for sharing. Best wishes in the Green Contest.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.
reply by Stringbean on 17-Apr-2019
    You are more than welcome!
    Mary Lynn
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019
    Thank You :)
Comment from Brendaartwork18


A great little chap full of colour. Good drawing of anatomy and markings. I am new to digital and this looks like hand brushwork. It is very good and I wish you luck in the comp

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 14-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and kind wishes.
Comment from Bruceiorio


Very nice image of a wooden duck decoy.
Good design.
Nice details and textures.
Very good angle of view.
Good complimentary colors.
Nice details and textures.


 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.
    This is not a wood decoy, but a living bird. It is a male Wood Duck [Aix sponsa]. :)
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


A beautiful painted portrait of the Wood duck Drake his red eye watching you closely as you paint & his green head glowing in the light. His beautifully Marked & colourful plumage shown to perfection. Created with very skilful brush & plate knife work beautiful choice, blending & application of your colours.
Susan

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.
Comment from Denise B


Love the way you have focused on the head and face. So many forget how neat the pattern looks. Great use of color and that eye is perfect! Blending on the bill of colors really catches the eye. Well done

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.
Comment from Leeann Steele


Wow! I did not know you could digitally make something like this! May I ask what software you use? Do you also paint on canvas? This is gorgeous! The colors are so bright, and looks so life like. Great job! Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 13-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review.
    I use Art Rage 4.5.2 pro by Ambient Design, but there is a newer version of the program. It is available as download on line.
    I used to paint on canvas, but I am now forbidden paint with traditional materials and tools for medical reason.
Comment from Brady Nielson


Really great art work! The shading and detail on the duck are really great. The light reflecting off of the eye is a great detail. Good luck to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review and your kind wishes.
Comment from blujdrawings


Wonderful colour here and i like how you blended the colours with the eye here is nicely done which tops off a good and strong expression in the ducks look. You done a good job

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2019


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2019
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.