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Shades of Pink

Pink Rose

17 total reviews 
Comment from Contests


A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanArtReview community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    Thank you very much. This achievement and your recognition are a great encouragement for me. :o)
Comment from SCHATZLING


Simply irresistible and was so happy to see it as part of the digital contest of the month. It has my vote. There are others that are good too, don't get me wrong, but for some reason this painting draws me in and captures me longer than any others. Your artist's notes are very well presented. The title is lovely and goes so very well with your painting. It has all the bells and whistles making it extra special in my book and any gallery should be proud to have it displayed on their wall with a comfortable couch a few feet away for those to sit and admire and discuss your Art (with a capital a, mind you.) Some artists cannot even traditionally paint this on a blank canvas let alone digitally. Excellent. Wishing you all the best at the voting booth. Ich werde meine Daumen halten. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2018


reply by the author on 05-Jun-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and the extra sparkling star. :o)
reply by SCHATZLING on 09-Jun-2018
    You are more than welcome.
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018
    :o) :o) :o)
Comment from avmurray


I think this is a beautiful rose Cleo, and it looks so delicate with all different shades of pink. I also like the softness of the outer petals and how they blend into the background. I have to admit that also like very much the combination of green and pink, so this is right up my street.

Your brush work is excellent as always, and I also think your use of high lights and shadows is very good. It gives life to the rose.

The format and the tight framing work so well and the rose has got a fine placement on the canvas. Indeed a lovely and well done digital painting.

 Comment Written 08-May-2018


reply by the author on 08-May-2018
    Thank you very much for your inspiring, encouraging and gold sprinkled review.
    I admired the subtle pink when I saw this in the green of abundant leaves. It was as is this rose ask me to paint it.
    I do not know which kind it is, but think it is a special hybrid,. :o)
reply by avmurray on 09-May-2018
    It IS perfect Cleo, and you have indeed captured its beauty. You are just more than welcome for the review and the stars.
reply by the author on 09-May-2018
    Thank you again! :o)
Comment from ArtistCarl


Been holding off on this one until I could get the words in my mind. It is beautiful. Love that faded rose edge look with the clearer focus inside the flower. the upper light green, yellow and pinkish grey background works very well with the lower out of focus darker green leaves. Beautiful picture. Reasons for my five star vote.

 Comment Written 08-May-2018


reply by the author on 08-May-2018
    Thank you very much for your frienly and encouraging review. :o)
reply by ArtistCarl on 08-May-2018
    You are welcome.
reply by the author on 08-May-2018
    :o) :o) :o)
Comment from GaliaG


Love the blurriness on this piece, it makes it sweet and romantic

excellent technique, creativity and initial impact

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 08-May-2018


reply by the author on 08-May-2018
    Thank you very much, Galia! :o)
Comment from Minnie Kaye


Cleo, I have to say that I love how you decide to do digital art as if you were painting on a canvas.
Your rose is beautiful. It is a wonderful shade of pastel pink. Your petals are done with such nice texture.
It is an overall beautiful presentation, and pleasure to view. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-May-2018


reply by the author on 08-May-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review. :o)
reply by Minnie Kaye on 08-May-2018
    You are welcome. love it.
reply by the author on 08-May-2018
    Thank you! :o)
Comment from karen zima


I absolutely love this. It is done in a painterly fashion. The palette knife gives it a dreamy like feel. The colors are magnificent, as they harmonize next to each other creating a lavish rich texture and boldly beautiful colors. Great artwork.

 Comment Written 07-May-2018


reply by the author on 07-May-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging and kind review. :o)
Comment from ArtistCharles


Beautifully created. The colors and mixture of colors are well handled. I thought this was a pastel when I opened it. Nice details in the rose. I like how the flower dissolves into the image. Well done.

 Comment Written 07-May-2018


reply by the author on 07-May-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging and kind review. :o)
Comment from Linda Wetzel


This is a soft and dreamy and feminine rendering of a Rose. Your brush strokes are as delicate as the petals. I love the well blended background. Your highlights are soft and add to the dreamy feel.

 Comment Written 06-May-2018


reply by the author on 06-May-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)
Comment from JMur1


Beautifully done. Love the subtle tones of the Rose and the contrast that it has with in each petal. I like what you done with this photograph and is a beautiful piece of art I love the subtleties of the flower with the faded background thank you for sharing it with us.

 Comment Written 06-May-2018


reply by the author on 06-May-2018
    Thank you very much for your encouraging review.
    This is not a photograph, but painted brush stropke by brush stroke in a special paint program. :o)
reply by JMur1 on 06-May-2018
    Wow and further more
    Impressed