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Arty Flowers

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Comment from lorac1


That is a fine digital still life. The composition isgood; the detail in the glasses and the apples is realistic. the colors are appropriate and harmonious. The picture is pleasant to loo at and holda one's attention.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010

Comment from Angelheart The First


What a beauty you have created here Shawn! The glasses are so beautiful with
the crackle effect that you used.The color palette is a wonderful choice and this is si easy on the eyes.The addition
of the knife cutting through the apple is just amazing and the
lighting effects really make this
a "glowing beauty"There is no wonder in my mind why you are the number one digital artist on this site.
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010

Comment from jgrace


I like your title. Great shimmering effects on the glasses. Good color contrast between the glasses and the apples. Interesting composition. Like the darker background and foreground. Reflections in the foreground are a nice touch also. Well done.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010

Comment from A.M. Burke


I really like this. How cool. I don't think I have seen anything like this style before. I love how you have the knife stabbing through the apple. Im wondering though with the wine glasses if I wouldn't have added cheese crackers and grapes to make it a bit more.

Artistry is definiately there. I love the shadows and the background. The light on the glasses is magic!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2010
    Well, that was a nice mid-morning snack! I read your review, AB, got hungry, went to the kitchen and got some cheese crackers and grapes...lol!! No kidding. I was very good :) I thank you so much for the wonderful review. I was thinking of putting some cheese chunks (sliced or squares) in, and I may still. Again, thank you, and too bad I didn't have some wine to go with my snack. :)) Kind of early in the day here though.
reply by A.M. Burke on 28-Apr-2010
    lol good for you. I think that the added cheese would be great for this photo. Not many people drink wine and eat apples alone...
    :) Im so glad you understood my review!
Comment from Maddylee


WOW! Wish I had a higher rating left to give you. This is awesome. You sure do have a talent for digital painting. Beautiful glow to the glasses and detail in the apples. Great title too:) Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2010
    Thank you so very much for the wonderful review, Maddy!! :) Shawn
Comment from jerry s.


excellent presentation of subjects.good drawings/colors and sparkle.initial impact is frothy and attractive.all art does not have to be an imitation of life.life is just an imitation of art.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2010
    Love you last line here, Jerry. My sentiments exactly! LOL. I wish you would tell some of the other reviewers that :)) After all, Picaso (I think) couldn't even get his peoples eyes straight. Thank you so very very much for the exceptional review. I love it!! :)
reply by jerry s. on 28-Apr-2010
    i told one reviewer today...he deserved it....i think your stuff is great...jerry
Comment from ladyceridwen55


I love the colors an patterns here.
Great lines an textures too.
Composition is good.
Center of attention is nice.
shadowing is good.
thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010

Comment from Makenzie


Wow! This is captivating. I loe the golds. Very wonderful! Nearly perfect. The knife looks a bit strange as the handle and blade could be straightened a bit I think. The apple on the right is exceptional. I think the apple next to it on the left could be fixed up a bit as the cut in it doesn't look quite realistic enough. Those cups though are magnificent and teh gold colouring is marvelous with marvelous detail--showing the cracks. Reminds me of the Last Supper for some reason or a medieval reception with the gold. Wonderful!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010

Comment from jennifermuller


you have a great piece here, the crackle effect on the glasses, have the look of metal goblets, not delicate wine glasses.i would have made the knife handle sharper, where it is located, it should be in sharp focus. creative piece, with a few minor detail, would be awesome. photoid61

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2010
    Metal is what I was striving for, so I guess I got that part right :) As far as the knife goes, I actually sofened it a little so it would fit into the painting better and not look like I just pasted it there. I thank you so much for taking the time to review this for me, PhotoID! I really appreciate it :) Shawn
Comment from ArtemisX


Very good storytelling and initial impact. I like the haziness of the overall image, it seems moody and dream-like. The colours are well complimented and contrasted and gives the image a nice depth.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2010