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Vanda Orchids and Butterflies

Vanda Orchids with butterflies made from petals

11 total reviews 
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Hi Nancy! I love this shade of purple with the turquoise background. It's very complimentary. The butterflies are a nice touch.
What program do you use to do your digital work?
I recently got an iPad pro but an still learning digital art. Can't wait to master it!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2021
    Hi Jewel, I tend to get confused on what's digital and what's not. Most likely digital are the extra touches you add.This is a Mixed Media Piece. The Orchids are real. I cut and pasted them out from the original background, then cut out butterfly wings, a body and antennae for the body. I used some filters from Topaz Studio2. some Fractalius filters and Microsoft Digital Image 10 for most of the work. I have that photo program for about 16 years. I go with the flow so much of the time that sometimes I can't remember everything I use. Thanks my friend for the great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from TDtraditionalart


These are a nice bright colour! The pattern really gives them texture makes them unique. Reminds me of a 3d model image. The butterflies fill in your composition, but I'm not sure about the placement of the flowers so close together, the patterns seem to merge making them look squished in. But over all a nice piece thanks for sharing

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 Comment Written 12-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2021
    Hi TD, Thanks for your review, I'm glad you enjoyed my orchids and butterflies! :o) Helvi
Comment from iPhone7


Nancy you are So talented in after photo. Your artistic eye saw the potential of the Vanda Orchid. I am in awe of the work you put in to create this mixed media creation. It is both fanciful and soothing to see.

Great work Nancy ~ Steve

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2021
    Hi Steve, I am always in awe when you think I do a wonderful job with what I create! I an honored more than you know! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from cleo85


Your mixed media is appealing. Those orchids seem to have faces. I see slanted purple eyes, with white pupils, beside the snout of a piglet, at center of the blossoms. The butterfly companions are lovely. The mixed media is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2021
    Bless you Cleo! Thank you for the absolutely lovely review My Friend! I truly feel honored! :o) :o) :o) Hugs!!! Nancy
reply by cleo85 on 21-Jul-2021
    My Pleasure! :o) :o) :o)
Comment from shoregrass


Wow, I am so impressed with your creativity on this one and your mixed media prowess. I wish I could look over your shoulder and watch the process. The flowers are stunning and your transformation has taken them to a whole other level. Creating the butterflies is just brilliant. Well done, my friend. Ed.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2021
    Hi Ed, Thank you for the SUPER extraordinary review! I am incredibly honored by it. My best advice for learning is trying out the different tools that come with your art or photography program. I just started playing with everything to see what it did. I'm still experimenting! You can learn a lot by doing that! Hope that helps some! :o) Nancy
reply by shoregrass on 22-Jul-2021
    My pleasure, Nancy. Yes, I play around with it all too. The learning never ends :). Ed.
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of your beautiful blooms and cloned butterfly. Colours and tones are good. Sharpness and exposure are fine. Nicely created!

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2021
    Hi Nik, Thanks for the wonderful review it means a lot! :o) Nancy
Comment from alaskapat


I have seen the Vanda Orchids before, they are indeed beautiful.
I love the way you have placed them against this pretty shade of blue , the butterflies are so well created and I love the way they match the orchids. This would be perfect to print large and hang in a girls bedroom!
Very well created, arranged and presented!

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Hi Pat, This was my first time coming across these lovely orchids. I couldn't pass up a moment to capture such a pretty flower! I thought the butterflies would be a nice touch so I created them from the orchid petals. I'm glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from MKFlood


really i love the whole thing. the blend of the image is excellent. the blend of the awesome colors is excellent. the depth is excellent. the shading is excellent. the creation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. creative and approach and awesome work overall. i got you message and ill be glad to do it..ill respond on the email in a lil bit.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 11-Jul-2021
    WOW! Not only did you agree to a "Dust Bunny" image for me but also gave my orchids an incredible rating. I don't know how things could get any better than that!!!! I sent you back an email with a description of the characters. I also went over the poem again and made some slight changes....Sorry about that! I can't wait to see what you do!!! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for the super rating and for doing the Dust Bunny Scene for my poem!!!!!!!
    :o) :o) :o) Nancy
Comment from Artistsushma


Ohh wow- this is such a eye catching artwork with those little butterflies made from the gorgeously beautiful petals of this unique orchid!! I never knew about this orchid before- thanks for sharing this with us all

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Hi Artistsushma, I just saw this orchid recently myself. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to capture a shot of it! Thanks for the lovely review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Nancy!
That's a very attractive presentation,my friend!
It's eye-catchingly colorful and very enjoyable to look at!
'Good Show'! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 02-Aug-2021
    Hi Sean, As you can see I'm a little late with my Thank you notes. Just had to let you know your reviews mean a lot to me. Thanks for a great one! :o) Nancy
reply by Sean T Phelan on 02-Aug-2021
    You're welcome,Nancy!