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Pussy willow

Building off ideas

11 total reviews 
Comment from iPhone7


Great work here John. I think you rose admirably to the challenge of Mark.

I like the details and the almost abstract nature of this work. The repeating twigs with buds is a great idea. Well done john ~ Steve

P.S. Tell Mark that "Top" said he's OK for a Non-Airborne Red Leg. He'll know what I mean ; )

 Comment Written 24-May-2019


reply by the author on 24-May-2019
    Thanks for the great review. And I will pass it on
Comment from GaliaG


Nice repetition of forms and shapes

nice flow, technique and initial impact

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing


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 Comment Written 24-May-2019


reply by the author on 24-May-2019
    Thank you
Comment from helvi2


Hi John, You and Mark came up with a great idea. I saw his Pussywillow in cat form. Love how you created a design with pussywillows. This would be a perfect design for wallpaper, especillay with a blue background. Looking forward to see what else you guys do. Nice Job! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 23-May-2019


reply by the author on 23-May-2019
    Thank you for the great review.john
Comment from Brendaartwork18


This reminds me of fabric or wallcovering. I like the almost repeated pattern of swirls with pussyfoots amidst the leaf shapes. The black and white / greyscale works well in this abstract and challenge!

 Comment Written 23-May-2019


reply by the author on 23-May-2019
    Thank you very much.
Comment from ArtistCharles


Very nice work of art. This could make interesting wall paper, either b&w or colored in. I don't see any tears so I guess it isn't a weeping willow. Nice variations in the patterns which help to keep it interesting. I gave MK another word to challenge you with. Thank you for sharing. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-May-2019


reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    Thank you very much for the great review. And I can?t wait to see what it will be.John
Comment from adriansart


Nicely done John, I like the repeated patterns and how they swirl around each other!
Love the monochromatic look and feel with this I think it was made for that! When I first saw this I thought straight away of wallpaper!!

 Comment Written 22-May-2019


reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    Thank you very much for taking the time to view it and the great review. I?m laughing now because you are not the first to tell me that wallpaper was there first thought. I should start trying to make prints and make some wallpaper. :) thank you again John
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


It is always nice to see alternate approaches. The patterns really speaks here.With fine skill and handling of the medium, you have created an abstract painting which is unique in its composition. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 22-May-2019


reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    Thank you so much. Recently my mother in law introduced me to Art at the beginning and ends of books. The binding the art you see before you even begin to read. It may be called Terkish book binding. And I just thought it was so beautiful and in a similar style of my own. And really enjoyed doing this one thanks you again for all the kind words. John
Comment from MKFlood


Very cool design..this pattern also can make some cool wallpaper. The details is great. The shading is great. The depth is great. The plant forms are great. The shapes and design is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Very cool and creative bro. Great job overall..got a private message from Kelly Kiley who wants to throw a word at us..."Firefly"..now that can be wide open for anything..drama, comedy, etc...wanna do another? Folks will start watching and that will help in more reviews for you..helps you on that rankings ladder..my videos will help reviews but doing this with you is fun! So whatcha think bro..wanna do Firefly....I'll tell Cleo as well..wink

 Comment Written 22-May-2019


reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    In the words of Hulk Hogan Oh ya brother. And can do on letting Cleo know , I?m on it right now. Many thanks for the great review. Can you smell what the rock is cooking. Lmao
reply by MKFlood on 22-May-2019
    ROFLMAO! Well I smiled when she said it.. fireflies have appeared in my "Strange Critters" cartoons..one funny one just popped in my head..ok..I'm gonna let you go 1st..one time a young rooster showed up and told the old rooster his time up and he needs to leave. The old rooster ask.. why don't you just let me have these 2 old hens??. nope all for me ..the old rooster says with a evil grin.."Son how about I race you for it?".. the young rooster started laughing and said "old man I can run circles around you!..the old rooster still smiling says "son you have to give this old bird a chance.!"..the young rooster still laughing says.." ok old man..I'll tell you what! I'll give you a heads start! How does that sound?_...so both young and old roosters lined up at the starting line till one of the old hens cluck "Go!"..the old rooster springs out and trots around till reaching the halfway mark..then the young rooster darts out. Didn't take him long to catch up with the old rooster..lil did the Young rooster know is the final stretch passes by the farmers kitchen..as the young rooster gets closer and closer. The old rooster started frantically screaming and waving it's wings..the farmer looks out of the kitchen window seeing this screams "oh my God!" Runs and grabs his shotgun. Then comes out to the henhouse and shoots the young rooster. As the old farmer is walking away he mumbles "damn that is the 3 gay rooster I bought this month!"..the old rooster smiles and cuddles back with the old hens. One of the hens whisper "your so smart!" ..the old rooster grins and says "I know!".. wink
reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    Lmao, that?s the best joke I have heard in a long time. Hahaha I think I have been laughing for five minutes my checks hurt. Firefly I?m on it haha
reply by MKFlood on 23-May-2019
    A young bull looking at the herd turns to the old bull and says.."hey old man let's run down there and screw one of the cows..the old bull replies." No son let's walk down there and screw them all"..wink
Comment from alaskapat


Well look at that! You met your end of the challenge! This is so cool John, I like the way you created the pussy willows in you own very distinct style! They are growing all over the page and in all directions too! Nice light and dark areas to define the branch and the willow buds! Well arranged and presented ! We have been waiting and you met the challenge with flying colors!

 Comment Written 21-May-2019


reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    Thank you so much pat. After the shock from starting at those headlights went away i was happy with what came out. :) thank you again John
Comment from Kelly Kiley


Lmao!! Finally!!! You certainly have created a master piece!!! Woot of work went i into this!! While page full!!! You have a awesome talent.. Keep'em coming!!!!!!!

 Comment Written 21-May-2019


reply by the author on 22-May-2019
    Haha like that. Thanks for the great review and I believe the next word as well. Firefly, ideas swirling all ready. Thank again, John
reply by Kelly Kiley on 22-May-2019
    I had a image lol into my head!! Firefly!! Evil grin!!!lol