Cardinals Feeding their Babies
Parent Cardinals Feeding Their Hatchlings.9 total reviews
Comment from Renate-Bertodi
well done. The painting is a bit dark on my laptop but can imagine how it glows in real life.Splendid idea. you got one on me too, I have just wasted a whole box of water solluble oils. I seriously had never heard of such a thing.. and just couldn't sort them out.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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well done. The painting is a bit dark on my laptop but can imagine how it glows in real life.Splendid idea. you got one on me too, I have just wasted a whole box of water solluble oils. I seriously had never heard of such a thing.. and just couldn't sort them out.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much. I believe I like acrylics better after practicing on pleinair panels. I used to do really well in oils but the smell of cleaning us bothers me. So I'm trying the water soluble. Glad I painted acrylic under all except the red bird. Thanks again.
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I must try water-soluble again!!
Comment from TDtraditionalart
The flow of this piece is nice. The unique shape really adds to that. The background is gently coloured and seemingly blurred as to not take away from the subject. The flowers are blended together nicely. The birds are accurate in their colouring and size. I find myself tilting my head to look at though, the male is on quite an angle. I think that takes away from the overall impact of the piece. Thanks for sharing, and good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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The flow of this piece is nice. The unique shape really adds to that. The background is gently coloured and seemingly blurred as to not take away from the subject. The flowers are blended together nicely. The birds are accurate in their colouring and size. I find myself tilting my head to look at though, the male is on quite an angle. I think that takes away from the overall impact of the piece. Thanks for sharing, and good luck in the contest
Comment Written 19-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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Thanks. I'll see if I can change the view as it is a circle and should hang that way. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Comment from cleo85
What a beautiful idea to show the state bird and the state flower in the same painting. The bird-family scene is heart warming. The nestlings are cute. I hear them almost crying for food. Your attention to realistic color and detail is impressive. The painting is well composed. The framing is sufficient. The composition is balanced.
I believe the upload does no justice to your painting. I looks blurred at my screen. I have sometimes the same problem with my paintings. Usually it helps to save a copy in GIF format and then replace your upload with the GIF version. If you have any problems ask Tom.
I also appreciate the interesting comments about the species.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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What a beautiful idea to show the state bird and the state flower in the same painting. The bird-family scene is heart warming. The nestlings are cute. I hear them almost crying for food. Your attention to realistic color and detail is impressive. The painting is well composed. The framing is sufficient. The composition is balanced.
I believe the upload does no justice to your painting. I looks blurred at my screen. I have sometimes the same problem with my paintings. Usually it helps to save a copy in GIF format and then replace your upload with the GIF version. If you have any problems ask Tom.
I also appreciate the interesting comments about the species.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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Thanks. I agree the upload doesn't do justice. I'll try to reload. Kind comments nevertheless.
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You're very welcome! :o)
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I probably should not have blurred the background some. It was crooked but I reloaded removed initials.
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I like the blurred background. It looks like the sky with tiny white clouds. :o)
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Thank you so much for your helpful and encouraging review.
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Thanks. I do need work on uploading.
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It needs experience, but I am sure you will learn fast. :o)
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Yes. And thanks.
Comment from 5DGallery
This is a very lovely painting incorporating both your state bird and flower!.. The detail of the flowers and the background are well presented, I feel the birds however could use more detail and present somewhat akward. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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This is a very lovely painting incorporating both your state bird and flower!.. The detail of the flowers and the background are well presented, I feel the birds however could use more detail and present somewhat akward. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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Thanks. I'm going to see if I can reload. The canvas shouldn't be tilted like this even though it is circular.
Comment from Artistsushma
It's a great entry to the bird contest. I love the way you described your creation process and of course, it's superb outcome!! I found the circular frame to be rather interesting where you done full justice to your eventual composition. The Cardinal pair plus their young chicks getting fed is such an adorable subject just so high on cuteness quotient. Simply loved it. Best wishes for the contest
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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It's a great entry to the bird contest. I love the way you described your creation process and of course, it's superb outcome!! I found the circular frame to be rather interesting where you done full justice to your eventual composition. The Cardinal pair plus their young chicks getting fed is such an adorable subject just so high on cuteness quotient. Simply loved it. Best wishes for the contest
Comment Written 19-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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Thank you, Artistsushma. I need to try to upload it where it will be straight even though a circle. You do such wonderful work yourself.
Comment from michiganmike
A very nice looking scene that looks great in this round presentation. They sure seem to have a sizeable brood. The dogwoods are particularly nice. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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A very nice looking scene that looks great in this round presentation. They sure seem to have a sizeable brood. The dogwoods are particularly nice. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 19-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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Thanks. I did the painting mostly from memory and need to upright it more. This is one of my first paintings with acrylic; first, with water-soluble oil over acrylic. Thanks again. You are always so kind.
Comment from MKFlood
i love this! its like a cool and colorful cartoon. the facial expression is excellent. the body form is excellent. the depth is excellent. the shading is excellent. the details is excellent. the creation is well balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall(clapping)
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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i love this! its like a cool and colorful cartoon. the facial expression is excellent. the body form is excellent. the depth is excellent. the shading is excellent. the details is excellent. the creation is well balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall(clapping)
Comment Written 19-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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Thank you so-o-o much. A "6" you are extra kind. I painted it mostly from memory and a small amount of observance. First time painting water-soluble oils over acrylic.
Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that sweet feeding scene. Colours and tones are good. Well painted and good luck!
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that sweet feeding scene. Colours and tones are good. Well painted and good luck!
Comment Written 19-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2021
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Thank you, nikman. Thank you much.
Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful piece of art the color composition is great the cardinal looks real the background is beautiful and the design is creative beautiful work here
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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what a beautiful piece of art the color composition is great the cardinal looks real the background is beautiful and the design is creative beautiful work here
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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Thank you, jesuel. You are so kind as always and fair. Appreciate that.