Reviews from

Bird of Paradise

12 X 15 Watercolor on Arches Watercolor Paper

27 total reviews 
Comment from Sange


The colors are beautiful and the I really like what the texture from the paper adds to this lovely painting.
The colorful leaves along with the birds of paradise buds are lovely with fine details.
Nice work :)

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2019


reply by the author on 01-Jul-2019
    Thank you so very much for your encouraging words.
Comment from Kevin Williams


This looks like it was tough to do on watercolor paper but it looks like you achieved your results. Nice mixture of colors used and fine brush strokes applied. Good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 30-Jun-2019
    Thanks ever so much, Kevin.
Comment from iPhone7


I for one am Very Impressed with this work of watercolor wonder.

I am not an artist and I tried a paint for fun class one time. It was much harder than I thought and my work was a great piece to laugh at.

That is why I so appreciate All the patience you showed in allowing this to take on life.

The colors and details are very well done and such a unique change from the Normal flowers which will no doubt be entered into the contest.

You Definitely have a lot of talent. I very much look forward to seeing more of your works.

Best of the best in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much.
Comment from michiganmike


A remarkable image for a water color. It looks like that was a heck of a lot of masking to get such sharp delineation. Great colors and beautiful composition. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2019
    I only masked the outside outline of the flowers and leaves so that the background color did not run into those areas. It was not too difficult. I always soap my brush before dipping it into the mask which makes it flow more smoothly and keeps it from damaging my brush. Thank you for your fine review and rating.
Comment from Paul Stanner


SENSORY OVERLOAD ALERT LEVEL 10 !!! A smorgasbord of delightful colors and shapes to feast your eyes on.
Beautifully vibrant colors with sharp contrast and intricate crisp details. Good luck in the contest Mystery Artist.

 Comment Written 29-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 29-Jun-2019
    Thank you so much, Paul. I appreciate your encouragement.
reply by Paul Stanner on 29-Jun-2019
    My pleasure Mystery Artist
Comment from Kelly Kiley


Wow!!! What a beautiful picture you have created here!!!! The colors are amazing!!! You have done a great job!!! Love it!! You are extremely talented!!! And you have a really good eye!!!!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much, Kelly for your very fine review.
reply by Kelly Kiley on 28-Jun-2019
    Your very welcome!!!
Comment from Jody brunson


I love this painting you did really good work there. I love The strokes of the watercolors. You handle your breasts swell I love the colors and I've always loved the flower birds of paradise. Keep it up good job

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much.
Comment from alaskapat


The bird of paradise flower is beautiful and interesting , I loved them when I was in California ! You have created these so very well! I love the realistic shape and structure of each flower and in the leaves as well. I also like the way you have placed each flower in front of the leaves. The colors and details are beautifully applied, this is well arranged and presented!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for such a fine review, Pat.
Comment from CFraser


I really like this piece. Its fun and colorful and definitely portrays the tropical affect you were going for. I would love to encounter these flowers in real life because they are beautiful

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
    Thank you very much ch.
Comment from Shadow catcher


Very beautiful and well balanced,the pastel background sets off the lovely bird of paradise blooms and their wonderful foliage. Your shading brings depth to the blossoms and i love the veining in the leaves. A great entry for the contest,I wish you the very best with your artistic image!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 28-Jun-2019
    Thank you for your very fine review.