Reviews from

Calm Before The Storm

Watercolor

17 total reviews 
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Jewell!
That's an impressive watercolor painting indeed,my friend
It has a dramatic sort of 'Bleak' and 'Cold' feel to it that fits a winter scene perfectly!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Than you Sean!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 01-Feb-2021
    You're welcome,Jewell!
Comment from helvi2


WOW! Jewel, I am impressed! Love this beautiful winter scene. Love the beautiful birch against the soft bluish-grey sky. Looks like you have a little stream in your image too. The scenic view has a nice touch of winter. Looks like a beautiful place to hike. Just had to give this a six!Good Luck in the Contest My Friend! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    I love hearing from you my friend! Thanks for the sixer!
reply by helvi2 on 01-Feb-2021
    It was my pleasure Jewell! Love your image! :o)
Comment from Natalie Kent


This is beautiful. I can feel the cold and really like white birch trees and their textured bark. Maybe darken the background a bit more to draw the focus on the most foreground tree.

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Thank you!
Comment from Lilibug6


This is very pretty! I love the detail you have put into the trees and background! The colors are very nice! The blending and shading are great! Very nice work and a pleasure to view! Lori

 Comment Written 29-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Thank you, Lori
reply by Lilibug6 on 01-Feb-2021
    My pleasure! Lori
Comment from Brady Nielson


Hey there Jewell!
What a beautiful painting you have presented here! The colors and depth set the viewer up for a nice cold wintery scene. The shading, use of light and shadow are all present here and make for a nice initial impact. Thanks for the share and good luck!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Thanks so much!
Comment from cakemp55


Beautiful winter scene painted with lovely muted colours. Nicely composed and balanced. Great light and shading and I like the green wash in the middle. A pleasure to view your artwork Jewell and all the best in the contest!

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Thanks so much!
Comment from Artistsushma


very nice artwork....impressionistic style....composed very beautifully...the textures of the trees is nicely rendered....i like the light coloured washes.....good luck for the contest....

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Thanks so much!
Comment from wrjart


Very nice. Walking through the woods in winter brings back memories. Wonderful composition with excellent perspective. Winter is a wonderful time of the year. You have captured that moment in time.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2021
    Thank you! I appreciate the six stars!
Comment from avmurray


It is such a lovely scene you have pictured here, and I especially like the limited but lovely color pallet. Especially the snow is well done with the fine shadings and textures, and you have used high lights really well.

Your brush work is very good with a fine flow, and I also think you have paid good attention to details.

The format and framing is perfect, and with the two largest trees off to the left, and also fine leading lines, it is a very good flow and balance in the composition.

I think this is a truly lovely and well done water color painting Jewell, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
    I really appreciate your kind, detailed review! Thank you!
reply by avmurray on 29-Jan-2021
    You are more than welcome Jewell.
Comment from Way West


A beautiful painting this is! Your choice of colors is so natural and gives a peaceful background to the wonderful details and soft, abstract style you have created. Well composed with excellent skills and talent. Great work!

 Comment Written 27-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
    Thank you so much for your kind, detailed review!