Reviews from

Tree of memories

Full of ornaments of the past and present

12 total reviews 
Comment from Lynnmarie2


Wonderful Christmas tree! I already knew whose artwork this was but you may want to upload a new image without your signature :) The colors, details, shading and lighting are all wonderful. Overall a great presentation. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
    Lynn, I have no clue how to do what you advised, so I will have to leave it. Thank you for the fine review and advice I am glad you like it.
Comment from avmurray


It is not difficult to see who is behind this painting even if I had not seen the signature. This is however a blind contest, so I think you should get rid of it.

What I like the best with this painting is the all black background and the way you have used the white ink. It is fine textures to be seen in the tree and I like the delicate colors you have used on the decoration.

The tree is very detailed and I can see that a lot of work has been used on this creation.

The tall format and the tight framing is working really well, and it is a fine balance in the composition. I think this is a lovely and well done painting, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 26-Jan-2025
    Annie I honestly don't know how to change it but I will make sure for next time. Thank you very much for wonderful review, so glad you enjoy it. Ray
reply by avmurray on 26-Jan-2025
    I suppose you have to photograph your work to present it here on FAR. You could just cover the signature with a black marker and then do another photo. It would be a pity if this entry was disqualified.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


A beautiful painting of your Christmas tree with it's angel on top & colourful glass baubles, bells, other shapes & white candle like decorations. I can remember when we had real candles on the tree! Created in your Artist's eye for composition very skilful brushwork beautiful choice, blending & application of your colours in bringing this scene to life on your canvas.
Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
    Susan, thank you for your wonderful review and complements. It is amazing how the box of ornaments grows with every year that passes. My friend's father was very into it and had Bubble lights and I was mesmerized.
Comment from Cindy Sue Truman


You did an amazing job here. I like the colors and crisp fine illustrated ornaments. The use of a muted and simplistic floor area really draws of ones eyes from bottom to top instead of left to right. Just beautiful Ray!

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2025
    Thank you Cindy Sue, for your amazing review, rating and compliments, they are well appreciated. So glad you enjoy it.
Comment from Mark Lovegrove


Wow, this should have been finished by now but great acrylic paint and ink on paper Ray. I like the colours and even spacing of your ornaments. Black background works and I like the angel on top. Well done and good luck in the contest :-)

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
    Thank you Mark for your fine review.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


You've got an eye for colours and contrasts! The framing works beautifully, and the blend of light, shadows, and vibrant colours makes this artwork of the Christmas tress stand out. Good luck!

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 24-Jan-2025
    Sesha , thank you for you fine review. Thanks for the luck.
Comment from Katelyn Groh


Very well done. It makes me nostalgic. And the description really completes it about how the ornaments tell of memories past and present 😊

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Thank you Katelyn for your wonderful review and kind thoughts. So glad you enjoy it.
Comment from helvi2


Hi Ray Love the way you did the angel o the top of the tree! Your tree has a nice shape to it and very nice decorations. Love the way you laid the decoration out and gave the tree a layered look of branches. Very nicely done and fun to view! Good luck in the contest! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Hi Nancy, thank you for your wonderful thoughts and review. I enjoy Christmas trees, they hold so many memories. I am glad you enjoy it.
Comment from alaskapat


I love Christmas trees and actually just put ours away last week,
This is a beautiful, full Christmas tree , beautifully decorated with lovely ornaments and an angel on top , I see that the angel is lit and I love the way it sends out rays of light.
I like that this tree is placed against the black background as that really emphasizes it well!
This is of course very well rendered , it's a beautiful memory! Well presented!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Pat, Thank you for your wonderful review and kind thoughts. I am glad you enjoyed this.
Comment from MKFlood


cool and colorful. the tree form is good. the ornament forms is good. the details is good. the depth is good. the shading is good. the blend of the colors is good. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and good job overall

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2025
    Mark, thank you for your fine review.