Reviews from

Q for Quince and Quince jelly

Fresh quince pot of jelly and French bread

13 total reviews 
Comment from ReginaL


Absolutely amazing!!! As usual you have dazzled me with your incredible talent. I paint a little myself (not very well) but I have never painted anything half this good!ð??? Bravo!!!!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2020
    Wow that is some supportive review thank you very much. Keep painting yourself. You will have your own style.
Comment from Renate-Bertodi


nice still life of fruit, jam jar and toast. Using opposite colours makes the quince stand out nicely. That looks like sour-dough bread to me with butter on it. Interesting, especially as I make my own jams in summer when fruit is cheap, just a few pots of any fruit, regularly!

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
    That a nice review bit thank you.. I too make jams, just made some cherry. My strawberry was finished last week. Hone made tastes so much better and you know what you put in
Comment from bluerainfire


I think you captured the Q quite well. I would love to see all three objects woven together somehow, or grounded, they sorta seem to float in air. But my favorite part of your painting is the pear.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 23-Jul-2020
    Thank you for your valued review. . I have already altered this slightly by a darker line across at just under the rim and slightly darker bown red below to indicate a bench
Comment from cakemp55


Great subject for the letter Q contest. You have created this art piece so well with great texture, light and shade. Wonderful composition of the quince fruit, pot of jam and slice of bread with jam. All the best in the contest Brenda!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2020
    This is a lovely review, thank you so much.
Comment from avmurray


I have never heard about this fruit, but it is true that the Quince looks very much like a pear. I would really like to taste that jam.

I like the way you have arranged the fruit, the jar of jam, and the piece of bread, and also the red/brown textured background.

The brush work is bold but accurate, and you have used the high lights so well.

The format and framing is working well and everything is well placed on the canvas. I think this is both an interesting and well done painting Brenda, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020
    What a lovely supportive review i am very grateful for your indepth comments.
reply by avmurray on 22-Jul-2020
    You are more than welcome Brenda.
Comment from Beverly A McBride


I like the plain red/brown background and the way the jelly is spread on the bread, (in lumps) with the bread showing through. I liked the leaf on the quince. I like the deep colors. The shape of the jam jar and the fruit is nice. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020
    Your review really pleased me that you liked each item. Thank you for your supportive critique. Much appreciated
Comment from cleo85


This looks indeed delicious. I dislike sweets, so the tartness appeals to me. It seems a hot summer. The jelly running from the bread indicates that to me. The still life is well painted. The differences in the textures, like the smooth skin of the fruit and the coarse texture of the leaf, are interesting, also the difference between crust and soft inside of the bread. The colors appear realistic. The light reflects nicely on the glass and the fruit. The still life is well composed, but the framing is to tight in my opinion.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020
    I love your in depth reviews and this is no exception. Thank you ... The framing? I always seem to make 'em tight. Something I need to work on.
reply by cleo85 on 20-Jul-2020
    You're very welcome :o)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This still life painting is very well rendered! Fine brushwork & textures. Excellent tonal range: Skillful technique: excellent blending.Overall very impressive. Good luck!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020
    Thank you for this valued review from a fellow artist whose work I so admire. Your remarks made my day.
Comment from Artistsushma


Very nice artwork...I like the colours you have used...and very good composition...the shading done on the fruit is looking beautiful...overall very impressive

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020
    This is a lovely review. Thank you your remarks much appreciated.
Comment from nikman


Can't say that I have heard of a quince before! Your nice image is very suggestive of summer eating. Your fine composition and notes offer us a good idea of what can be done. Nicely created!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2020
    Thank you.