Bird of Paradise
12 X 15 Watercolor on Arches Watercolor Paper27 total reviews
Comment from Renate-Bertodi
that really does sound like a lot of very hard, patient work, but it worked. it is really beautiful. I am having to look back on your work. Lovely piece, simple but stunning.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
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that really does sound like a lot of very hard, patient work, but it worked. it is really beautiful. I am having to look back on your work. Lovely piece, simple but stunning.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2019
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Thank you for looking over my portfolio and thank you for the stellar rating.
Comment from Jesse D. Mendiola
These flowers are beautiful, wild, and grow all around the jungles where I live. I under@tand the different techniques and how difficult that must be. Nice work.
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reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
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These flowers are beautiful, wild, and grow all around the jungles where I live. I under@tand the different techniques and how difficult that must be. Nice work.
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Comment Written 05-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2019
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Thank you very much.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Wow! This s fantabulously colorful!
Exquisite creation....
Impeccable rendition....
Crisp & clear definition.
Harmonious colors.
An impressive artwork rendition. Colorful creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact!
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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Wow! This s fantabulously colorful!
Exquisite creation....
Impeccable rendition....
Crisp & clear definition.
Harmonious colors.
An impressive artwork rendition. Colorful creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact!
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 04-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very much, Dick!
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Oh, Best of luck in the contest!
I didn't realize this is a contest entry!
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Thank you.
Comment from Linda Bickston
The colors incorporated into this still life make this portrait come vibrantly alive. We have a feeling of new born day, casting sunlight through the veiny leaves of this amazing flower. Simply beautiful.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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The colors incorporated into this still life make this portrait come vibrantly alive. We have a feeling of new born day, casting sunlight through the veiny leaves of this amazing flower. Simply beautiful.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from Midnight19268
This is really good! It's a very neat take on a tropical composition. However, the background looks to be a little patchy. Was that intentional? It adds a neat texture to the background.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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This is really good! It's a very neat take on a tropical composition. However, the background looks to be a little patchy. Was that intentional? It adds a neat texture to the background.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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Yes it was. I was going for bright sunny day. Thank you so very much.
Comment from avmurray
I have done some watercolor myself, but never used your technique. I think it is a good one, because you have better control with the process, and avoiding colors to run into each other. The color pallet you have used is of course not the natural colors of this plant, but still I like it very much.
Especially the large leaves are well done, and the characteristic shape of the flowers are very recognizable. The brush work is very good, and I like the all neutral background as well.
The format and framing is good, and both the leaves and flowers have got a fine placement on the paper. It is a good balance between positive and negative space. I think this is a lovely and well done water color painting, and I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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I have done some watercolor myself, but never used your technique. I think it is a good one, because you have better control with the process, and avoiding colors to run into each other. The color pallet you have used is of course not the natural colors of this plant, but still I like it very much.
Especially the large leaves are well done, and the characteristic shape of the flowers are very recognizable. The brush work is very good, and I like the all neutral background as well.
The format and framing is good, and both the leaves and flowers have got a fine placement on the paper. It is a good balance between positive and negative space. I think this is a lovely and well done water color painting, and I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very much!
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You are more than welcome Linda.
Comment from Charlie Newman
From the perspective of a photographer I like the detail in the leaves and the blooms. I also like the creativity you have captured by applying a mix of colors. As my wife is a watercolor artist, I also appreciate the clarity and overall quality of your artwork. Well done.
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2019
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From the perspective of a photographer I like the detail in the leaves and the blooms. I also like the creativity you have captured by applying a mix of colors. As my wife is a watercolor artist, I also appreciate the clarity and overall quality of your artwork. Well done.
Comment Written 03-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 03-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very much!
Comment from Envision
This is very nice! I like how well you blended the colors to create highlights in the leaves and the flowers. The shapes of both are so true to life and very attractive. The background looks appealing too :)
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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This is very nice! I like how well you blended the colors to create highlights in the leaves and the flowers. The shapes of both are so true to life and very attractive. The background looks appealing too :)
Comment Written 02-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 02-Jul-2019
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Thank you for your very fine review and six star rating. I am honored!
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool!
That's a pleasantly attractive watercolor rendition of this exotic plant,my friend!
I'm enjoying it's nicely stylized character which gives it an interesting 'semi abstract' kind of look!
'Good Show'! : D
~Sean
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2019
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Cool!
That's a pleasantly attractive watercolor rendition of this exotic plant,my friend!
I'm enjoying it's nicely stylized character which gives it an interesting 'semi abstract' kind of look!
'Good Show'! : D
~Sean
Comment Written 01-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2019
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Thanks ever so much, Sean!
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Thanks ever so much, Sean!
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You're very welcome,my friend!
Comment from David Ruhl
I think this is fantastic! While the colors may not be exactly what one would find in nature, I think they are still realistic looking and make this painting look very exotic. The detail in the leaves and Bird of Paradise flowers is exceptional. Well done!
Dave
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2019
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I think this is fantastic! While the colors may not be exactly what one would find in nature, I think they are still realistic looking and make this painting look very exotic. The detail in the leaves and Bird of Paradise flowers is exceptional. Well done!
Dave
Comment Written 01-Jul-2019
reply by the author on 01-Jul-2019
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Thank you so very much for your high praise, David. I am truly honored.