Apple Blossom Chickadee
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Featured in Pay it Forward, November 12, 2009.
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Apple Blossom Chickadee has been nominated for the prestigous Pay it Forward Group by JackyP. This is what she said about your image -
“.this is a particular favourite of mine and always makes me smile :) The image seems to sum up the arrival of spring with the lovely blossom and little chickadee. Renee puts a lot of time and love into her work and the results are just pure bliss!!—-—-—-—-—-—-—---
Thank you so very much Jacky!—-—-—-—-—-—-——-
Featured in Painted-Digitally – February 25, 2009
Featured in Cards: Best of your Best – February 2, 2009
Featured in Country Bumpkin August 6, 2009
This art started out as a photograph of a black-capped chickadee sitting on a barren branch. After a very long winter (so far) I needed something that sang Spring time is just around the corner!
After a lot of fuss, and several hours, in Photoshop and Painter X this is the final result. Every pixel of this piece was re-painted (digitally) by hand. All of the apple blossoms and leaves were created from scratch. As a final touch I added some texture to the piece to give it that last little edge I was looking for.
I hope this image inspires you to dream of Spring :)
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stevengeer
This is fantastic artistry Renee! Amazing job, instant fave :)
lorilee
This is sooooooo pretty!!!!!!!!!!! I just love looking at it!!!!!!!!!! Delightful!!!!!!!!
Renee Dawson
Clare Colins
Wow! what an amazing procedure..you should be very proud of yourself..it’s a lovely piece of art :)
LudaNayvelt
you are so talented, gorgeous work Renee
Lois Bryan
ooooOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! So so so so so sooooo sweeeeeeet!! Renee … you’ve found your niche … these works with the Painter X program are spectacular … I’m sitting here just in LOVE with this itty bitty darling!!!!! Honey .. you’ve totally blown my mind!!!!! What a masterpiece!!!!! your very, very best yet!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thanks so VERY much Lois. I put so much time, effort & love into this one hun. I took my time….left it for a week or two, went back – added a bit more (this process went on for a while…lol). Instead of being in a rush to load…I made myself wait until I was absolutely CERTAIN I was happy with it :) You know how much I love the birds….maybe I’ll do more of these as that’s where my heart & passion lay the most :)
Kathy Nairn
Absolutely so very elegant!

Renee Dawson replied
Thank you so very much! You have made my night. All the time & effort I put into this piece is worth while when it is received so well! xo
Nanagahma
Gorgeous work, Renee. This is outstanding work. Way to go girl!
Lois Bryan
Congratulations on your Feature, sweetie!!! First of MANY, I’m sure!!!!!!! WHEEEE!!!
Marjorie Wallace
Oh, I am so thrilled and amazed at what you can do in photoshop. I took a two day class just last week, so I am well aware of how complicated it is. You leve me in awe and totally inspired to learn more, meanwhile, I will just admire your totally gorgeous piece of work.
Waleska Luker
Aww perfection!
Holly Kempe
Wow this is goregous!!! Beautiful work!
Angel Warda
so beautiful!!!
Elaine Teague
A simply beautiful work of art Renee and an inspiration to me to uncover the number of things I still don’t know about Photoshop.
Antanas
lovely work
Lyn Evans
Love it…love it…love it…and however long it took…it was worth EVERY second. A stunning work of art Renee.

Jacky Parker
Absolutely beautiful, what a superb image, just perfect in every way :)))
Braedene
Oh This is stunning – an instant fav. Do love your work with PS – I don’t have any programmes yet but I know how long I take pixel by pixel to clone out something that spoils the picture. Love the whole comp. Liz
largoman63
so sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttt
Béla Török
Outstanding work, dear Renee!
David Clark
just great art
- well done -what a great amount of patience you have- but I dont want spring -cause spring here means temperatures about 100F—daveRenee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Dave. In our corner of the globe it doesn’t often hit 100 even in the heat of the summer! Thank goodness for that :)
ilpo laurila
Fantastic work Renee.
CarolM
Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Bonnie T. Barry
What a masterpiece! This is spectacular work, Renee!
Lynda McDonald
congratulations on your feature, already! Dear !...........not surprised though, lol…...........it really represents you so well and we know how loving, trusting and beautiful those little chickadees are . Take your natural artistic ways and add a chickadee ….....BINGO a most excellent piece of photographic and artistic work combined
LoriSmaltz
Beautiful! Congrats on the feature!
Nancy Polanski
What a masterpiece! Beautifully worked!
SandraRos
This is beautiful my sweet friend, you are such a great artist. There is something wrong because I never see when you upload new work. Normally because you are on my watch list I could see it under “new work” ................... though you are still on my watch list you kind of disappeared in a strange way . LOL this is a mystery!
WayoftheWarrior
Awesome
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
This is Brilliant and a Stunning work of ART!!!! :-))
Onions
Renee, you are fantastic! Im amazed at how much time you are willing to put into these pieces of art,you”re a very dedicated woman and immensley talented.
You really love those little birds don”t you.
Mr Onions.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you so very much Mr. Onions. I have incredible patience for some things…and not so much for others :) I had NO idea chickadees loved women with telescopes…lol I have a really cheap one in the basement. Maybe I’ll pull it out and see what happens!
Onions
Did you know that chickadee”s love women who own telescopes?
Did you know that, Renee?
It was on a David Attenborough wildlife programme.
Oh yes. :)
Imber
That is cute, really cute…love it!
Beve Brown-Clark
OMG…I am in awe! This composition screams ‘high-end artwork’ I feel this is truely a reflection of your deepest, inner most joy of this little guys…your creativity and artist talent…yet, again has blown my mind….why do you even go to work...this should be your fulltime job!! Little gallery near home…:)...congrats on your feature….I am sooooooo in love with this one!! :)
Renee Dawson replied
I don’t even know how to respond to your lovely note Bevie because you’ve left me speechless with your kind words. Thanks so very much sweetheart! xo
Lois Bryan
RENEE RENEE!!!! NUMBER ONE on PAGE ONE of most Popular Art today!!!!! YEEEEE HAAAAA!!!!!!
Jennifer Woodward
What a beautiful job you’ve made of this renee! I love it! :-)
Jenni Tanner
Beautiful work Renee!
LjMaxx
You did a fantastic job on it.. Alot of appeal in this.. Congrats.. :)
helmutk
Awesome work !
khadhy
AN AWSOME PIECE OF WORK WELL DONE.
Sharon Mau
It is a gorgeous work of art sweetheart!! Beautiful work Renee, I love it! Please add it to Dimensions and Impressionist Art so that I may offer you a feature!
Renee Dawson replied
Aloha Sharon! It is so wonderful to hear from you. Thank you so very much for the lovely note sweetie. I hope you and Jacob are both doing well.
flokot
impressive and well drawn!
Xandru
Brilliant work!! Well done.
Vickie Fisher
Wow, this is beautiful…greet job. I thought it was a real painting.
Ingz
sooooo beautiful, absolutely outstaning Renee xxxx
Shum23
simply awesome! I thought it was real!
Roddy Atkinson
Beautiful image, great effect!
DJ LeMay
What a completely delightful creation Renee!! Your patience, hard work and attention to detail is our sweet reward!!
JOHAN (photowa...
HEY RENEE YOU DID A AWESOME JOB ON THIS MASTERPIECE .......JOHAN
Malcolm Chant
WOW what a stunning picture, Renee, your photography is getting better & Better, remember the old Days on WS, This is Beautiful.
Malcolm
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Malcolm! Before photography I painted. Now I seem to be leaning toward combining both of those worlds and I love it :) I hope you are doing well dear.
Krys Bailey
This is so beautiful and inspirational!
Sharon Hammond
Stunning work
Lisa Sarsfield
You deserve all the accolades! This is fantastic.
I’m just new here so thought I would browse the ‘popular’ catergory…I see why this is there!
David Clark
Hey Renee – love that you have made this your avatar
- I have been thinking about this since I first saw it and still marvel that you created this -I need to get myself into trying these innovative techniques – although I amnot sure I have your patience—congrats again on a special image – daveRenee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Dave. I LOVE my Wacom tablet & pen-brush combined with Photoshop & Painter X. It is opening up an entirely new world for me!
cdudak
This is awesome, instant favorite….Kay
Rick & Deb Larson
Hi Renee, CONGRATS on the feature!! Awesome work, so beautifully done!! Take Care :)
georgiegirl
This is so gorgeous… I love how its so detailed yet whispy at the same time. Beautiful colouring too. Just so gorgeous :D
Karin Taylor
this is tooo gorgeous!
coffeetea
most beautiful bird in tree image….ever seen… thanks.
Kara Emily Krantz
Oh. I am officially in love with this little guy. this is precious and adorable, and beyond beautiful! :)
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Kara. One of my friend’s said the love I have for these little darlings came through in this creation. I am thrilled that you see it too :)
David Clark
Ok
- I just checked out WACOM tablets -now I may need to get serious and buy one- cheers – daveJudy Grant
this soooo beautiful !!!
Brian Haslam
Well done.
DebbieSteer
YOu are one Talented Lady, congrats on a awsome image…......
Mugsy
Beautiful work!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Johan!
Adrian Kent
I feel like I struck gold, your work is a delight!
Meeli Sonn
So gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it with me. My heart is opening when I see such a beauty
chijude
Your patience and artistry has paid wonderful dividends. The result is charming.
Lois Bryan
Oh, Sweetie … this darling baby birdie sitting up there in A CLASS OF ITS OWN looks soooooooo adorable!!!!! Congratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations!!!!! I’m sooooo thrilled for you!!!!! And take a look around at all of these wonderful comments!!!!! WHEEE!!!!! I am SO happy for you!!!!!!! Hugzzz and hugzzz!!!!
Heloisa Castro
wonderful work
Colleen Farrell
I am just awestruck by your work! I could eat it up!
Ginger Barritt
Wonderful!
Sandy Stewart
WOW,........beautiful work!!!!!!! You are very talented!!! : )
Jonicool
Amazing artwork..you are so talented!
Elana Bailey
What an incredible work of art. You have a talent. Well done. An instant fav.
Jody Johnson
wow…apparently it inspires many! A fav from me…...great work and thanks for your hard work to create it!
OldBirch
Lovely. Very nicely done!
Lance Leopold
Fabulous!!!
Albert Sellaman
super…........
Arek Rainczuk
I have to say, it’s was worth every second at the screen as the image is perfect
Maisie Noble
stunning!
enchantedImages
Amazing piece of art, Renee.
I love it!
Aimelle
wow ! so beautiful… an instant fave of course
CarolM
Congrats on you feature. I have seen this shot several times and I still love it!!!!!
LudaNayvelt
Hello Renee, I knew it would be yours before I looked. Gorgeous al always, many congrats on the feature
Gordon Beck
Very beautiful indeed. A perfect image!
Noelene Davies
Simply gorgeous Renee.
Lynda McDonald
congratulations on both features Dear, this artwork deserves many more features !
jerry alcantara
AMAZING WORK..AND ARTIST YOU ARE!
Eivor Kuchta
What a wonderful creation! Very artistic! Your hard work paid off.
Evita
Stunning image !!! :D
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
this is wonderfull
i feel if i countinue watching and commenting in your gallery, i feel i’m gonna favorite all, your gallery is a paradise to my eyes
micmac
What a fantastic choice for your avatar,realy beautiful and eye catching…superb work!!!
janetlee
Outstanding!
Marion Cullen
Just beautiful work. What an incredible talent you have.
Wendi Donaldson
Such a beauty…reminds me of a Chinese painting.
Kathy Reid
Congratulations outstanding work!!!
Nanagahma
Hi Renee: I knew you’d get several features on this one! :-) But it’s a special honor to have someone else recommend that your photo be featured in “Pay It Forward”! So congrats, here’s your dancing shoes.

Alana Ranney
This is just gorgeous!! Well done!
jansnow
Wow Renee, this is fantastic!!
Anne Hale
You have painted this beautifully.
Donna Chapman
fantastic
seawhisper
awww :) going to my favs! :)
betha
Brilliant work, I really need to make some time and have some patience with my pen and tablet!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much :) I’ve only had Painter and the tablet for a couple of months now and learn something new every time I use it. It is great fun!
AnnDixon
Simply FANTASTIC work, I am useless with PS, a belated CONGRATULATIONS,
Carolyn Staut
Oh, I can see why this is so favored. Such a gorgeous piece of artistry!
cdcantrell
very lovely
Rhenastarr
A soft charming salute to spring. Congrats on the features. Your talent deserves the accolades.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you so very much! :)
David Clarke
Stunning, Renee. Your artwork is fabulous. You must have infinite patience – and what results!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much for all your kind comments tonight David! Welcome to the bubble :)
Kathy Nairn
:)
Kelly Cavanaugh
Gorgeous work, Renee!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Kelly :)
Globalphotos
Beautiful work, this is stunning !
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much :)
Barbara Brown
Stunning piece!! The tones and composition are wonderful!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Barbara :)
Robert Elliott
lovely shot
Pamela Plante
This is so delicate and lovely and the detail is incredible.
Carolyn Staut
Renee, have you entered this one in
Digital Brushstrokes
Renee Dawson replied
I had this one in several groups when first posted. It sure has made its rounds…lol I put it in hide mode for a bit and lost most of the groups so just decided to leave it be (as most have already seen it :)
ldeiter78
Awesome work of art Renee!! So Beautiful ~ congrats on your features – very worthy of recognition!!
Fran0723
So well deserved!! So lovely!
Rebecca May
Gorgeous!!!
cdwork
Pure joy
Richard George
A masterful creation…very well deserved features, congratulations Renee
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Richard!
walela
So lovely!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you :)
LeilaniMelayna
Gorgeous enhancement & hard work by the bushel! Thanks so much for sharing your beautifully orchestrated piece with everyone, Renee!
Smiles Leilani
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Leilani :) I spent hours on this particular piece. I’m so glad you like it :)
Monica Scanlan
Superb!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Monica :)
Lori Peters
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Lori! :)
Rick & Deb Larson
OH, no surprise here!! HUGE CONGRATS on your well deserved feature, Renee!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Renee Dawson replied
A pleasant surprise to wake up to this morning. Thank you Deb & Rick! :)
LeilaniMelayna
I can tell, Renee! I LOVE IT!
YW
Smiles Leilani
Sharon Mau
Aloha sweetheart,
I was just perusing my favourites list and it is wonderful to see your beautiful image again. I wish you a lovely day Renee!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Sharon! I haven’t had time to get back to the digital painting since the lovely weather arrived. I am itching to try another one though – maybe once the snow flies again :)
Georgie Hart
So very lovely…adorable, pretty, soft, delightful!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much :)
sundawg7
A major congratulations for having this gorgeous image featured in Country Bumpkin…most deserving. >< Ron
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Ron! :)
ViktoryiaN
So lovely! Wonderful artwork!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much. All the kind comments mean so much as I spent hours on this piece :)
Lori Peters
Congratulations on your top ten win in Country Bumpkin’s latest challenge!

Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Lori and a great big thank you to everyone who voted for this image in the challenge :)
Michael Beers
Congrats on the top ten!!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Michael :)
Rick & Deb Larson
NOT A SURPRISE at all …. HUGE CONGRATS on your Top ten Finish … WTG … Renee!!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ :)
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Deb & Rick! :)
AnnieSnel
Beautiful capture Renee!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Annie! :)
Sharon Mau
Aloha Renee, congratulations on your many wonderful features :)))
I would love to see your beautiful work in Dimensions.
I wish you a sparkling day sweetheart
Renee Dawson replied
Aloha Sharon and thank you so very much sweetie. I’ve actually been browsing through my images this afternoon trying to think of what bird creation I can do next :)
Karen Willshaw
I’m not sure what to say… other than stunning!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Karen :)
Ming Myaskovsky
I have to scroll all the way down here. No doubt this is real amazing creation.
More than beautiful, inspiring! :)
biddumy
Such beautiful detail and composition!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much! :)
Zefira
superb
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much!
Tamara Kenneally
Your work is fabulous!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Tamara! :)
Mariann Rea
WOW! This is superb work!!!!!!
DebbieSteer
back again love this
sneha
oh sooo so so sos os os sos osos o wow!!!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much! :)
chijude
Exquisite.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much :)
carlosramos
Perfect in every aspect !
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much! :)
oddoutlet
wowee looks real, so soft and spring like! Beautiful work!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much! :)
shadowlee
just stunning
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much! :)
Svetlana Sewell
Wonderful work:)))))))))
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Svetlana :)
Tizme 29 days ago
this not only inspires Spring, but it inspires me to create something like this. What a work of art this is! I, too, use photoshop CS4 & Corel painter 8 (old version, I know.. but it works lol) .. I have a picture of a chickadee so much like this one, I should see what I can do with it. Thank you for the inspiration.
Renee Dawson replied 27 days ago
Thank you for the lovely note! I’m thrilled it’s inspired you :)
Kymie 28 days ago
Oh that is the most gorgeous little bird, hte apple blossoms are just gorgeous. No wonder this has so many comments, it brings an instant light into life :-)
Renee Dawson replied 27 days ago
Thank you very much Kymie :)
babibell 21 days ago
wow fantastic! so cute!
Renee Dawson replied 21 days ago
Thank you very much! :)
Mui-Ling Teh 11 days ago
Very sweet and pretty!