Mauritius Foody
Foudia ruba [male]28 total reviews
Comment from Sange
This is a great painting of this gorgeous bird. I would love to see a Mauritius fody in person. You might want to check your Spelling. I only know this bird as a Fody not Foody.
You have his colors perfectly and his dark eye.
I am no painter so the only suggestion I have is if you could have created more fluff on his Downy feathers on the red.
I know in Photographing red I need to adjust white Balance on in order to get feather details.
It's a fine digital painting Cleo.
:)
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019
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This is a great painting of this gorgeous bird. I would love to see a Mauritius fody in person. You might want to check your Spelling. I only know this bird as a Fody not Foody.
You have his colors perfectly and his dark eye.
I am no painter so the only suggestion I have is if you could have created more fluff on his Downy feathers on the red.
I know in Photographing red I need to adjust white Balance on in order to get feather details.
It's a fine digital painting Cleo.
:)
Comment Written 17-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much.
Foody is the original name used in Mauritius. Fody is the English version. I thought it would be more adequate to use the native name.
I am working on the fluff. Its complicated. I can not adjust the white balance in a painting the same as in a photo. :o)
Comment from Christine Rohr
Hi Cleo, You do such a wonderful job with birds and love the information you have provided with your art. Your little bird really pops against the cream and gray background. I like that you chose to paint it with the insect giving it a real life. Beautiful portrait.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019
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Hi Cleo, You do such a wonderful job with birds and love the information you have provided with your art. Your little bird really pops against the cream and gray background. I like that you chose to paint it with the insect giving it a real life. Beautiful portrait.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
Comment from blujdrawings
Good level of detail and tones are nicely done with nice layers. Colour choices work well and contrast nicely. Good impact , thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019
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Good level of detail and tones are nicely done with nice layers. Colour choices work well and contrast nicely. Good impact , thanks for sharing
Comment Written 16-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)
Comment from avmurray
This is indeed a great looking bird with the strikingly red head, and it is a pity to hear that it is in danger of extinction. I especially like the light colors of the background, because it makes the colorful bird to stand out so well.
The wing feathers and the golden brown body are well painted where the feathers are well defined in the wing, but the red head and throat lacks textures and shadows. This gives a kind of flat look.
It is however nothing wrong with the composition- The format and framing works well, and the bird has got a fine placement on the canvas. All together a lovely and well done digital painting Cleo, but the red feathers need a bit more work in my opinion.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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This is indeed a great looking bird with the strikingly red head, and it is a pity to hear that it is in danger of extinction. I especially like the light colors of the background, because it makes the colorful bird to stand out so well.
The wing feathers and the golden brown body are well painted where the feathers are well defined in the wing, but the red head and throat lacks textures and shadows. This gives a kind of flat look.
It is however nothing wrong with the composition- The format and framing works well, and the bird has got a fine placement on the canvas. All together a lovely and well done digital painting Cleo, but the red feathers need a bit more work in my opinion.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your throughout and critical review. The red feather look indeed un-distinged. The red gave me problems since the red feathers are very small and the bird has no markings on the red feathers. I tried a bigger brush but the strokes looked to bold, the feathers too big. I think now I took a too small brush, trying to give more detail but ended up with less. I am still thinking about how to fix the problem. :o)
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You are more than welcome Cleo.
Comment from Shadow catcher
Another beautiful bird accompanied by very interesting as well as informative artists notes.I love the sharpness and detailing around the eye and beak and I see it has captured an insect,for itself,or perhaps it has hungry young to feed.Love the vibrant red head and the detailing soon in the wings. Very lovely and well centered!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Another beautiful bird accompanied by very interesting as well as informative artists notes.I love the sharpness and detailing around the eye and beak and I see it has captured an insect,for itself,or perhaps it has hungry young to feed.Love the vibrant red head and the detailing soon in the wings. Very lovely and well centered!
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
Comment from Stringbean
I enjoyed reading your artists notes and like your storytelling with your art work. A beautiful winter scene sets your background and compliments this gorgeous bird. A gorgeous digital art with good brush strokes and blending and shading of colors. Good differentiation and work with light and shadows. A beautiful color palette with wonderful details. I like the twig in his mouth and expression created. A creative and talented art work and artistic composition. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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I enjoyed reading your artists notes and like your storytelling with your art work. A beautiful winter scene sets your background and compliments this gorgeous bird. A gorgeous digital art with good brush strokes and blending and shading of colors. Good differentiation and work with light and shadows. A beautiful color palette with wonderful details. I like the twig in his mouth and expression created. A creative and talented art work and artistic composition. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comm,ents :o)
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You are more than welcome Cleo!
Mary Lynn
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:o) :o) :o)!
Comment from michiganmike
A very nice image of this rare and endangered bird. The list of species on the brink of extinction is long and most likely related to our human activities. A sad situation but a beautiful tribute to this gorgeous bird.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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A very nice image of this rare and endangered bird. The list of species on the brink of extinction is long and most likely related to our human activities. A sad situation but a beautiful tribute to this gorgeous bird.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments. :o)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a realistically made digital painting of the endangered bird! he appears to be doing justice to his name!:)The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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This is a realistically made digital painting of the endangered bird! he appears to be doing justice to his name!:)The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your encouraging comments> :o)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Cleo!
That's a fine looking digital rendition of this attractive little bird,my friend!
As to it's 'critically endangered' status?
Extinction is just another aspect of the planet's Great Life Force in action. It's 'sad' but it's Nature's Way!
~Sean
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Hi Cleo!
That's a fine looking digital rendition of this attractive little bird,my friend!
As to it's 'critically endangered' status?
Extinction is just another aspect of the planet's Great Life Force in action. It's 'sad' but it's Nature's Way!
~Sean
Comment Written 15-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments. :o)
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You're welcome,Cleo!
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:o)
Comment from David Ruhl
You did a very good job on this Cleo. The colors you used match those I've seen in photos, and you have good detail in the wing feathers. As always, the notes are enjoyable to read too.
Dave
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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You did a very good job on this Cleo. The colors you used match those I've seen in photos, and you have good detail in the wing feathers. As always, the notes are enjoyable to read too.
Dave
Comment Written 14-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2019
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Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)