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Birds in the Wild

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Arty birds in their habitat

62 total reviews 
Comment from ArsenalMum


I love the muted colours and soft brush strokes you have used to create this very striking painting! The splash of red really finishes it off perfectly!

 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from PoohBear


A very beautiful work of art you have posted here. This is really a very nice work and it looks as good or better than a photo. You sir are in deed a true artist.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from ClarkeyD


Nice digital painting, really looks good! detail is sublime and the overall picture is wonderful.

Weldone tyou should be proud of this.

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 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from tortogle


This is a really excellent digital painting. The subtle lighting is especially compelling. The composition is great as well. Great job.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 19-May-2009
    Thank you so much again for the excellent review!! :)
Comment from grace9


THis is an excellent portrayal of an eyecatching image, great uise of colour blending with the bird and the flowers below. Excellent composition, very nive indeed

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 19-May-2009
    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Grace!! :)
Comment from GaliaG


great, well done and beautiful paint

I love the way the bird is looking at the ladybug, is she asking her what going on or what

# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 19-May-2009
    lol...it does look like he's talking to the ladybug. What a cute thought, Galia. I like that better than thinking he's going to have her for lunch :)) Thank you so much for the super review!!
Comment from Angelheart The First


Initial Impact-5
Composition-5
Creativity of Presentation-5
Color Harmony-5
Technique-5Lighting-5.5

Comment:Good morning Shawn.Being the first review of the day,I have to say that you outdid yourself with this one!The title is well chosen as you expect to see something different.When this came up on the screen,I was amazed not only with the detailed painting but with the outstanding work you did with the lighting of this painting.It sheds such a beautiful ambience and softness to the painting,you get absorbed by it.The addition of the black leaves also works really well in this painting.I will have to say that this painting is one of your best.Very captivating scene :)
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 19-May-2009
    And a good morning to you also, Angel :) And I thank you for the fantastic review. I may try to print this one for my bathroom, I have red accents with biege tile. It would go great in there. If I can figure out a way to keep it from melting from the steam...lol.
reply by Angelheart The First on 19-May-2009
    You are most welcome Shawn :) I'm going to get to that email I was going to send you.I hate the East coast!! The hours fly by in this time zone!! :)
Comment from Paparazzi


I like the digital technique you employed in this composition, giving the canvas a very soft, delicate feel.

Nice subtle tones throughout that lend extremely well to highlight the red accent plumage of the firebird.

I do feel sorry for the ladybug, as it appears she will not be around too long in that pond.

Technically masterful all around.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 19-May-2009
    Thank you so much for the super review and beautiful comments, P'z!! :)
Comment from Alexemch


This is really beautiful. The colours are chosen so well and have very high impact when one sees this for the first time. Anyone would love to have a pic like this in their home as it is classically beautiful and so very wonderfully painted. Love both the bird and the ladybird too. Great stuff and sorry I do not have a 6 to give for this as it deserves it. Thanks for sharing it.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 19-May-2009
    Thank you so much, Alex! And thank you also for the thought on the six. I really appreciate it :) It's a very nice compliment.
Comment from ARTHOUND


SHAWN I KNOW YOUR ART WORK WITH MY EYES CLOSED IT HAS YOUR NAME ALL OVER IT, LOVE THE LIGHITNG IN THE BACKGROUND AND THE SOFT LOOKING COLORATION OF IT THE WILLOW REEFS OR CAT TAIL'S LOOK REAL,THEY HAVE A GREAT TEXTURE TO THEM , AND I LIKE THE LADY BUG AND THE ATTENTION THAT IT IS GETTING FROM THE BEAUTIFUL BLACK BIRD GREAT LOOKING WING LOVE THE COLORS , HE'S REALLY WATCHING READY TO HAVE LUNCH , GREAT CREATION SHAWN AND GREAT STORY MATTERAL ANOTHER GREAT ARTISTIC PRESENTATION JOHN { :"

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 19-May-2009
    Thank you, John!! :))