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Beauty in Blue

A Christmas Poinsettia

14 total reviews 
Comment from Shadow catcher


This is really beautiful, Ray, I like that your poinsettia is blue, the color is so very calming, just what we need this time of year. The red and green colors complement it very well (red+green=BLUE!). A wonderful holiday image!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2024
    LeeAnn thank you so much for your excellent review, rating and comments. So glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Lynnmarie2


Like this one as well. Haven't been on much lately as xmas is a busy time of year for me. Nice to see consistent posts like this. colors, shading, details are all wonderful.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2024
    Lynn, Thank you for your review and complimentary comments, nice to see you back. Ray
Comment from avmurray


After seeing your painting I almost wish you could get a Poinsettia in blue. You have done it so well and I especially like the sort of "loose" petals at the top. It is actually adding motion to your painting. I also like the golden hues in the background and the outlining of the petals.

I like very much your abstract paintings, but I also like your more realistic style, and the flower is done paying a very good attention to details.

The format and tight framing is working well, and so does the centered position of the poinsettia. I think this is a truly lovely and well done painting Ray.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2024
    Wow again, Annie I am glad you enjoy this. Thank you for your review, rating and amazing thoughtful comments. I really appreciate your thoughts. Ray
Comment from allanoak


A great looking art piece Ray. I like the use of complementary colors in the flower and pot. I like quasi abstract work a lot, so this fills that need. Very nice and happy to rate it a 6.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2024
    Allan, thank you for your great review, rating and thoughts. I am so glad you like it. Ray
Comment from Montana Shooter


Well Roy, you've done it again! You've painted a lovely "portrait" of the poinsettia. The blend of colors give the leaves so much depth and I like your technique of adding ink. The light background really shows of the plant and its container.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2024
    Ruth Ann thank you for your fine review, I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A wonderful visual presented here this amazing poinsettia. Composition shades, tones colours and textures are so well presented Ray. You really are master. Thank you for sharing this wonderful Christmas scene.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
    Maureen thank you for your amazing assessment and review. I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from helvi2


No trouble trying to figure out what this was, Ray! I've seen a lot of various colored Poinsettias. Some of them even have glitter on them. I think you did a great job creating this massive dyed blue blossom.
Love that you kept a little bit of the red. I also love the burst of golden yellow surrounding it. Very pretty Ray and a joy to view! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
    Thank you Nancy for your fantastic review and comments it is well appreciated. I am glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Capturing the essence of beauty and serenity, this lovely artwork is a visual poem written in paint.Each leaf radiates vibrant colours that are both captivating and soothing to the eye. Well done. Here is my SIX for you.Cheers!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
    Sesha, thank you for your wonderful review, rating and support. I am so glad you enjoy this presentation. Ray
Comment from soulfeeder


So beautiful. I love the well-defined bluish Christmas Poinsettia. It rustic pot made a nice contrast, too. Great choice of contrasting colors and framing placement and square frame are just right. A lovely piece, Ray.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
    Nieves, thank you for your gracious review and comments, they are well appreciated. Ray
reply by soulfeeder on 03-Dec-2024
    Ray, I really like this one. You are welcome.
Comment from suffolkbrian


Although flowers i can take or leave in regards to subjects this has a certain vibrancy about it,well good piece of art and so well done in this,good one Ray...Brian

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
    Brian, I am fascinated by flowers and plants how different ways they propagate and how beautiful their flowers are. Thank you for your fine review and comments. I am glad you enjoy this piece. Ray
reply by suffolkbrian on 03-Dec-2024
    you are welcome