Orchids

Gracey, 3 months ago

Beautiful. The texturing and colour tones in the background are so complementary to this. I’m no painter, but I understand colour and form. Lovely.

Matthew Bates in reply to Gracey’s comment, 3 months ago

I worked really hard on this painting, especially the background.

Tiamaria, 3 months ago

This is wonderfully beautiful, Matthew. Like Gracey, I am not a painter, but have a couple of close family members that are. I see true beauty in this painting.

Matthew Bates in reply to Tiamaria’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Tiamaria! I am really glad that you stopped by :)

criminalsink, 3 months ago

this has to be my favorite work i have seen on red bubble so far, how did you get the orchids to look like they were digitally produced? and i love the clean lines of the flowers against the atmospheric background

Matthew Bates in reply to criminalsink’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Criminalsink,

I worked really hard on this painting. I kept painting it until I got the desired realism. I paint with Maimeri Puro paints. They are fantastic.

LaWatha Wisehart, 3 months ago

So realistic you can almost reach out and touch them. Fabulous work!

justlinda, 3 months ago

Stunning work, love the freshness of the flowers against the backdrop!. Beautiful…...........
Welcome to R B !.

Matthew Bates in reply to justlinda’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks for the warm welcome! I am glad to be here.

Andy Harris, 3 months ago

very real looking and a definite warmth to the painting.

Aari, 2 months ago

Incredible work Matthew!