Comment from Renate-Bertodi
and you cleverly gave us the shore in the distance to add a touch of reality to the whole scene. these quick sketches are often the most lifelike drawn on the move, /or between coffee sips/ There is a lovely feel of leisure about it all, but I live in an old industrial city, so I would pick up on that.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2019

Thank you a ery nice review and glad you enjoyed the tranquillity.
I know the hassle and noise of cities .

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This watercolour painting of the stork is very well rendered. Lovely smooth washes. Fineness of the features well drawn.The shading is just fine. Overall a very good effort.Good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2019

Thank you. I had some thinking my background too faded. But its trial and error. I normally do much stronger colours.

Comment from GaliaG
Nice paint of the bird and the beach

still, the paint is a bit pale and this takes from the initial impact

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2019

Thanks for that. It's interesting what you say 're paleness. Originally it had more depth of colour. A local gallery said my work was too strong in my use of colours so I deliberately pastelised this. You learn by doing and for me that says stick to what you do is you... the very next review for this piece said the same as you. Lol. Thanks again.

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
For sure you have done a great job in memorizing - even the idea with the big wave running against the beach and him looking down - is a nice combination - I love our border line in a long curve giving you deepness in this painting and drawing the focus on the strop - nice detail work and beautiful color range
I might work a bit on the photograph in contrast and lighting so your design will even stand out more , well done

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2019

That was a great review. Thank you so much. Interestingly you mention deeper colours for contrast. The original is just that and i deliberately pastilised it because a gallery said all my art was too colourful. Lol. You are not the only reviewer who said this. I learn by doing and should put more faith in what i do is my style.

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 15-Aug-2019

I totally agree - listen to your heart and that is the best you can do because it has to be your energie manifesting in your art - when it is origianly that color it is beautiful - often artists have often not the photographic skills and there is lots of noice - therefore I mentioned it - in case... I love pastels and you have done a great job for sure

Comment from Lorafina
Very beautiful drawing. I like all the different elements because they are carefully and skillfully drawn. I love the light and soft feel of this.

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2019

Thank you, you are very kind and complimentary. Much appreciated

Comment from MKFlood
cool painting. the body form and language is great. the depth is great. the shading is great. the blend of the colors is great. the details is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2019

Thank you

Comment from alaskapat
Wow! Wonderful initial impact: this is a very well created Stork in flight, nice in flight position , beautifully created scenery , I love the beach ! This is well arranged and presented! Best wishes to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2019

Thank you Pat

Comment from Kelly Kiley
wow!! this one is awesome!! love how you did the waves, and the shore!! you have put alot of work into this one!! beautiful!!! best of wishes in this contest!!!!

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2019

Thank you Kelly, co.ments much appreciated

reply by Kelly Kiley on 15-Aug-2019

you welcome!!

Comment from Sange
I think you did a fine job on the landscape, water and the stork.
I like the softness the watercolor paint offers and the lovely beach scene you created.
The open wings and feather details are very nice.
I applaud your always wanting to learn and grow in your painting.
:)

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2019

Thank you, fine and helpful comments and yes my learning never stops. This year hit a blip as I couldn't do big canvases anymore due to location so had to think about another way o f releasing my art energy. Lol when you change course then in my case I really need to investigate new techniques.