Comment from Smurphgirl
This is excellent. I love the background that doesn't overwhelm the focal point. The butterfly is perfect. So delicate yet powerful. The single flower is a stroke of genius too. Great entry for this contest. I wish you all the best. Really good work here.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2009

Thank you a lot!
I'm happy you like the single flower. I started out with more flowers but decided to eliminate them since I found my butterfly to much crowded and overpowered.

Comment from LUIYI
Cleo, this is a great print

I like your perspective and the choice of colors

There is much serenity

Good impact

Good luck in the contest

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2009

Thank you for your generous review.

Comment from Deloralock
I don't know how you can do a digital picture on canvas but it is beautiful indeed. The colors are superior. The light seems like it's flowing in the green background. Very creative. I don't see anything wrong with this. I think it's perfect.
Deloralock

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2009

Thank you for your kind review.
You do an digital picture on canvas like you do it on real canvas with real paint. The program Provided several canvas and paper types. You chose what you wan't for your picture. Than you chose the colors and wetness your tools and the size of the them. I used the knife, different brushes, the glitter tube and a pencil. It is pretty much as if doing the 'real thing'. you just use your fingers on your touchpad to moove the tools.

reply by Deloralock on 06-Aug-2009

Wow, thanks for that explanation. How you painted it now makes it more valuable. You're a true artist.
Deloralock

reply by the author on 08-Aug-2009

Thank you for the compliment. :-)

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
Nice piece of art and Its great when you can paint and be good at photography as well. Seems like the capture of the butterfly inspired you to do this nice one.

Thanks for sharing and I enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2009

Thank you for your generous review. O indeed used some photos as reference to paint this picture. I have a file on butterflies. I always loved them. Our house is called Casa Mariposa, House of Butterflies.

Comment from vtmom13
Such a simple object, and a soothing picture. I love your choice of colors. Great detail on the butterfly. Still not over fussy and distracting. Perhaps a little more detail in the flower, but really this is just beautiful.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2009

Thank you so much for your complimentary review and the fantastic rating. I'll think about the detail in the flower but I don't want to be to photo realistic.

reply by vtmom13 on 06-Aug-2009

I know now what your work made me think of when I first saw it...stained glass.

reply by the author on 08-Aug-2009

I didn't go for the effect nor did I realized it. But you are right it is in there. Especially the Butterfly.

Comment from artbyrami
this a beautiful nature digital art
lovely peaceful green background
a simple golden flowr, holding the weight of a humble looking butterfly
great artistic talent

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 Comment Written 05-Aug-2009

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reply by the author on 05-Aug-2009

Thank you for your generous review.