Reviews from

Coneflowers

8 X 8 watercolor on 140 lb. cold press paper

28 total reviews 
Comment from Monica Morrell


Very nice! Light and airy. Whimsical and happy.
Great use of color. Your flowers are so happy they almost appear to be smiling and dancing.
Cone flowers always remind me of my grandma. She always had them in her flower gardens. Thank you for bringing back very fond memories.
A true pleasure to view!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
    Thank you so very much Monica. I value your responses.
Comment from suzannethompson2


I love the delicate colours in this pretty watercolour painting, Linda. I don't like to use masking fluid much as you sometimes get a hard outline but prefer to use a wax candle to block out areas where I don't want paint. I like how you positioned the flowers in this. The soft blues and greens in the background work very well. Lovely composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
    Thank you so very much. I am still learning.
Comment from Linda Prebyl


I like the chosen background, the flowers are delicate and alive, it looks like a garden on a dewy morning. I think your art might be better signed higher up as the frame will block your signature. Great job.

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 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
    Thank you so very much. Signing higher is a good idea. I did not think of the framing issue.
Comment from Linda


How pretty! This would make a beautiful gift card! Love the colour palette and the work on the background. Love the simplicity of the flowers. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
    Thank you so much Linda. This piece was an experiment that taught me quite a few things.
Comment from jbrown5


"Conflowers" is a nice piece with muted colors, as opposed to the bold, bright colors I'm use to seeing in watercolor. I would like to see more style in the petal shape but other than that; it works.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
    Thank you so much. I agree about the texture and my later pieces are better. I learn something new with each piece.
Comment from Minnie Kaye


Ms Linda I love your coneflowers here, but they are listed as being photography, just thought you might want to know.
I love how you get these backgrounds and then the layering of your flowers on top.
Did you use masking fluid for the stems and the round circles? Keeping them all white is really cool looking.
This is an overall beautiful piece and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2018
    Thank you Minnie. I shall fix that. Thank you for the fine review.
reply by Minnie Kaye on 11-Jul-2018
    You're welcome, Ha Ha!!! I did that once too.
Comment from a.samathasena


The amazing artistic scene.Purple and pink color blending flowers,drops and artistic background are very nice and make a eye catching.The Unique technique is very fine of you.Wish Your works,Linda.Color blending is very fine.I like this talent work.Creativity color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
    Thank you so very much.
Comment from corrinas creations


Yes this is my fave so far, so very pretty. And the masking fluid has added a really lovely contrast to it. Again loving your use of soft muted colours to give it that delicate feel. Could see this on a silk scarfe

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 10-Jul-2018
    Thank you so very much.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Visually appealing creation with palpable strokes--almost 3-dimensional presentation.
Palpable strokes.
Harmonious colors.
Visually appealing & soothing .

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jul-2018
    Thank you so much Dick. .
Comment from John2174


Very nicely done! The flowers really stand out from the background and the colors that were used really make this work stand out. I really enjoyed viewing your work and hope to see more.
Best wishes,
John

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2018


reply by the author on 09-Jul-2018
    Thank you so much John. I am learning something new with each attempt.