Comment from michiganmike
It is the favorite of the hummingbirds in my yard. I grow a variety of flowers for them in pots and unless I hide the black and blue in the garage the hummers will find it and avoid the ones I set out to photograph. A very nice painting.

 Comment Written 01-Mar-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2021

Thank you very much for your kind comments! :o)

Comment from CTBruce
I really like this piece you created Salvia. I love the colors you used in both the blossom and the background. The way the image seems to flow is very pleasing to the eye.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 01-Mar-2021

Thank you very much for your kind comments! :o)

reply by CTBruce on 01-Mar-2021

Your welcome

Comment from Mr Jones
wow that is really a gorgeous flower. loving the textures, colour and deeply intrinsic vibes that this slavia.g gives off. it's very well captured and contrasted with each portion of the artwork. it's lovely to revisit this one as it's a previously older work. you have been so consistently great and have a fine back catalogue of work.

 Comment Written 28-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 28-Feb-2021

Thank you very much!!!
Your review and the six golden stars are a great encouragement for me!!! :o) :o) :o)

Comment from Brady Nielson
Hey Cleo!
This is beautifully rendered. The softness of the piece is palpable. The use of color and light is greatly represented here with the contrasts you have created. The salvia is eye catching and placed really well within the frame. Great work!

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from Way West
Beautiful! A gorgeous digital rendering of this pretty flower! The soft details are wonderful, especially the background greens and the purple flowers are outstanding. Wonderful to view!

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from JirinaInspire
So nice to view this beautiful flower so nicely showing against the greenery in the back. Great details and shading that shows an orinality in this presentation.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from MKFlood
Cool and colorful creation. The floral form is excellent. The details is excellent. The shading is excellent. The blend of the colors is excellent. The depth is excellent. The creation is well balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and awesome work overall (clapping)

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from nikman
A very good looking entry into the competition posted here! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of your lovely big bloom. Well created!

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from Monica Morrell
What a beautiful flower. You have displayed its natural beauty very nicely. I like the muted background. The purple petals are just right. A true contest contender. Best of luck!

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2021

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments! :o)

Comment from Sange
Very pretty flowers and buds painted with fine details and textures. I like the contrasting colors, the highlights and the soft blur of the background.
Nice work Cleo ;)

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2019

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2019

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. :o)