Iridescent Gladiolus
Shimmering blossom9 total reviews
Comment from helvi2
Hi Ray, Love the different tones you used to create this gladiolus Those tones give it the lovely iridescent look. I think you did a nice job spreading them throughout the flower Glads are such pretty flowers and you presented this one well. Love the veins in the flowers too. Nicely done and a joy to view! :o) Nancy
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Hi Ray, Love the different tones you used to create this gladiolus Those tones give it the lovely iridescent look. I think you did a nice job spreading them throughout the flower Glads are such pretty flowers and you presented this one well. Love the veins in the flowers too. Nicely done and a joy to view! :o) Nancy
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Nancy thank you for your wonderful review, I am glad you like the glads. Yes they are pretty flowers. Ray
Comment from Kathy Banich
Ray, your mastery of pastel techniques is evident in the seamless blending of colors and the delicate layering that creates texture and depth. The balanced composition and effective use of light and shadow guide the viewer's eye, enhancing the painting's enchanting quality. Framed perfectly framed to retain the gaze of the viewer(s).
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Ray, your mastery of pastel techniques is evident in the seamless blending of colors and the delicate layering that creates texture and depth. The balanced composition and effective use of light and shadow guide the viewer's eye, enhancing the painting's enchanting quality. Framed perfectly framed to retain the gaze of the viewer(s).
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Kathy, thank you for your wonderful review. I love Gladiolus the colors are amazingnad I am glad you enjoy this. Ray
Comment from JirinaInspire
What a gorgeous iris that you painted. Ray this is a wonderful artwork .
The brushstrokes on the the blue petals with the light and shadows. So many interesting details and colors transitions.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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What a gorgeous iris that you painted. Ray this is a wonderful artwork .
The brushstrokes on the the blue petals with the light and shadows. So many interesting details and colors transitions.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Jirina, Thank you for your wonderful review of this iridescent Gladiolus, I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from allanoak
Very well done Ray. I have complimented your use of complementary colors in the past. This time I have to compliment you on the use of analogous colors which is outstanding. Did you ever teach color theory??
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Very well done Ray. I have complimented your use of complementary colors in the past. This time I have to compliment you on the use of analogous colors which is outstanding. Did you ever teach color theory??
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Thank you Allan, for your wonderful review. I studied color theory and I learned from the work of the old masters concerning expressionism, pointillism and fauvism after taking two years of art history and theory. I love abstract expressionism but the family doesn't seem to understand or appreciate that so after three years here I have decided to take a different but familiar approach using my skills in color. Thank you for your interest. Ray
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Yeah, I agree, the fan base mostly does not get abstract. I think it takes the right kind of personality and imagination to "get" abstract. In addition to abstract you know how to use color very well. I compared that to those who post snapshots that may take all of 10 seconds.
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Allan Yes I agree, thank you for your support. Ray
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
You are getting a virtual 10 for me Ray. We really need to ask for more sixes!! This is absolutely amazing. So beautifully done and created. Love the textures colours and depth within this piece. Outstanding!!!!!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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You are getting a virtual 10 for me Ray. We really need to ask for more sixes!! This is absolutely amazing. So beautifully done and created. Love the textures colours and depth within this piece. Outstanding!!!!!
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Maureen thank you for your wonderful review. I agree about more sixes and I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Debra Harris
Im not,an expert so,I will have to trample around as I relate. There is an overwhelming amount of 'light" lines on the petals that distracts my view of the beautiful colors underneath. You have wonderful skills of expressing the components and with a little more effort can bring out what you ate saying. Maybe take a picture and view it in the mirror to get a closer perspective. I adore the purples and blues. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Im not,an expert so,I will have to trample around as I relate. There is an overwhelming amount of 'light" lines on the petals that distracts my view of the beautiful colors underneath. You have wonderful skills of expressing the components and with a little more effort can bring out what you ate saying. Maybe take a picture and view it in the mirror to get a closer perspective. I adore the purples and blues. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Debra, you are new here, it is evident by your review and rating. For the most part, it is generally accepted that, if you like a piece, a five is respectful, if you really like a piece, six stars is the choice if you have them. If you take 1/2 point off or a point off, 4 1/2 or 4, that is considered berating, which is condescending. Comment all you want but be kind, and know you are now part of a family and you should want to make friends and not discourage your fellow photographers and artists. It is very hard to get the desired 6 stars for a piece and a 4 1/2 wipes it out rating wise. I hope what I said helps you to have a wonderful time here. Ray
Comment from alaskapat
This is fabulous ! The gladiolus is such a showy flower and you have created a beauty here Ray!
I love the way you filled the space which shows that this flower is rather large
The colors you have chosen along with the way you applied them makes it iridescent and it shimmers!
Very well chosen background too as it works to emphasize the special gladiolus!
Very well presented . This is truly a pleasure to view!
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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This is fabulous ! The gladiolus is such a showy flower and you have created a beauty here Ray!
I love the way you filled the space which shows that this flower is rather large
The colors you have chosen along with the way you applied them makes it iridescent and it shimmers!
Very well chosen background too as it works to emphasize the special gladiolus!
Very well presented . This is truly a pleasure to view!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Pat thank you so much for your fabulous review and compliments. I love flowers, I worked in a flower shop when I was young, and from then on I appreciated the beauty of all sorts of flowers and I am happy to be able to share that. Your reviews offer me inspiration, thank you again. Ray
Comment from MKFlood
So very cool. The details is great. The depth is great. The floral form is great. The shading is great. The blend of the colors is awesome. The presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and awesome work overall
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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So very cool. The details is great. The depth is great. The floral form is great. The shading is great. The blend of the colors is awesome. The presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and awesome work overall
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Thank you mark for your fine review, glad you like it Ray
Comment from Mark Lovegrove
Great looking soft pastel Ray of this Iridescent Gladiolus. The pink and blue colours stand out well against the dark background. Good colours and texture. Well done and thanks for sharing :-)
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Great looking soft pastel Ray of this Iridescent Gladiolus. The pink and blue colours stand out well against the dark background. Good colours and texture. Well done and thanks for sharing :-)
Comment Written 07-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
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Glad you like it Mark and thank you for your wonderful review. Ray