Comment from Brooklynn20
This picture is absolutely beautiful. I love the realistic look. The detail is amazing and you have a gift with color. I hope you continue making traditional art. Brooklynn

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2023

Thank you so much, artist, for reviewing, liking and for your support. I hope to hear from you again and to review your work as well. Thanks very much for the "6" also.

Comment from jesuel
what a great piece of art the color composition is great I really like how you did the petals the dark black background really makes it pop beautiful work here

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2023

Thank you so very much, artist friend, for reviewing and liking. I so admire your work and assessments also.

Comment from Alexandra Trovato 8
Yes it does look like you researched and took hours. I'm just starting to draw and paint again and I'm enjoying researching things to draw. Beautiful work! Good luck! :)) Alex

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2023

Thank you very much artist friend, Alex. Really appreciate your review and comments.

Comment from willie
Very pretty flower and a very nice photograph. The detail is very good and the color is good too. Yellow is a hard color to get right as it will blow out easy. You did very well with it.
Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023

Thanks, artist friend Willie, for reviewing and liking. This one I painted with thick sticks of soft oil pastel. Thanks for dropping by and for your fine comments.

Comment from suffolkbrian
16 Hours Glena and i moan when i wait around to take a photo[won,t do that again] nice painting is this and at first ]briefly] though it could have been a photo,i can,t paint for toffee so kudos to you for that,good one this...Brian

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023

Thank you, artist friend, for reviewing and liking. This one I painted with thick sticks of soft oil pastel. Thanks again for dropping by.

reply by suffolkbrian on 22-Apr-2023

your welcome

Comment from Zilyram
You have done a great job of painting the beautiful yellow rose Glena. The black background sets it off perfectly and the leaves are shown with clarity. Good job.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2023

Thanks, artist friend, for reviewing and liking. This one I painted with thick sticks of soft oil pastel. Thanks again for your support.

Comment from jani.man
At first I thought it was a photo of a yellow rose that you digitally created. You made the rose look soft and delicate. The blue & green leaves are intriguing. To do this in 16 hours is just amazing.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

Thank you so much, artist, for reviewing. It was at least 16 hours, in oil pastels. I like to do realism much as I can. Since being on here, I have learned to appreciate others' different styles however.

reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

Thank you for reviewing, artist. Yes, it took at least 16 hours to sketch, paint in oil pastels. So glad you liked it.

Comment from E.K.Huskey
This is stunning��
The yellow rose almost looks like a photograph, and the blue highlights in the leaves really add that "it" that makes it unique. Great use of the black background to make the colors glow.
Love itð???

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

Thank you so much again, artist, for your review and fine remarks. I appreciate it so much. This one I did in oil pastels; took at least 16 hours.

Comment from EdvardJean
Good use of pastels the yellow is bright but as good showdows and highlights in the right spots in the rose to separate the pedals. Nice soft effect witu the rose it looks realistic to the subject.

Excellent colors for the stem and greenery.
The blue on the greens gives it a nice glow against the black background.

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

Thank you so much, artist, for reviewing and for your kind words. I did it in oil pastels; took over 16 hours. Thanks also so much for the "6". Everything means so much to me.

reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

Thanks so much, artist, for reviewing and liking it. Yes, I did it in over 16 hours with soft oil pastes. I really appreciate the "6" as well.

Comment from Jewell McChesney
I find this an extraordinary piece of art done in pastels! Your shadowing and lovely colored rose is absolutely stunning. I was sure this was going to say it was digital work!
Excellent!!

 Comment Written 12-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

Thank you so much, artist friend Jewell. I hadn't seen your work as much and was so glad to see it more and to hear from you, special friend. And, thanks for the "6". That means so much, and especially coming from a fine artist as yourself.

reply by the author on 13-Mar-2023

Thanks again for your excellent review, artist friend. I value your input and your work as well. Thanks for the high rating as well. God bless and keep you always.