Graceful Ruby
Featured in Fine Art Digital Painters, November 15, 2009.
Featured in Fine Art Composites April 7, 2009
Featured in Hummingbirds of the World, August 25, 2009.
This piece started out with 2 photograph layers (the floral stem and a female ruby-throated hummingbird. Original images were taken with my Canon DSLR.
PP: Painted & Blended entire piece with Corel Painter X & Wacom Tablet. All of the full floral blossoms, and leaves, were created from scratch.—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-
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Renee Dawson
Martina Fagan
Wondrrful timing and detail:)
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much! :)
mc27
... a little bit unreal like a dream … beautiful composition!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much!
cdudak
Awesome work, love it…Kay
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Kay!
Lois Bryan
Ahhhh Renee!!!!! What a jewel you’ve created again!!!!! Stunning beauty … so graceful indeed … and your exquisite painting techniques only add to Mother Nature’s gift!!!! I love the delicate shadings and light … you really know how to emphasize the detail!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much sweetie pie! xo
Von McKnelly
It’s not hot it’s sizzling hot! OUCH!
Some sweet art you’ve created here Renee!
David Friederich
Magnificent art work. You have fabulous skills with Painter X and the Wacom. I love what you have done here.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much David. I’ve only been playing with Painter X & the Wacom for a few months now and learn something new almost everytime I dive in. I love it! :)
Bunny Clarke
Very lovely work! Beautiful.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Bunny!
Carolyn Staut
My goodness, such superb artistry. I adore the Hummers and you make this one even more gorgeous.
LYN EVANS
Absolutely flipping gorgeous Renee. What a fabulous work of art hon :-))))
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much sweetpea! xo
Béla Török
Brilliant work, dear Renee!
Heather Rivet...
gorgeous Rene
DottieDees
This is truly gorgeous!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Dottie!
lorilee
LOVELY!!!!!
gabryshak
gorgeous work renee!! i need me another wacom, keep forgetting to tell santa!! (you know along with all my other expensive toy wishes; new lenses, filters, a mac lap top, etc. etc… all with good intentions though~ not selfish, honest.)
♥t
Beve Brown-Clark
Wow….thud...another wow…picking myself up off the floor and dusting me off…incredible work of art….you out done yourself on this awesome colors and details…. :^)
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much hun! xo
Tim Sanders
very nice, well done…..:)
Tim
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Tim :)
Onions
It looks lovely,Renee.
I wish we had these birds in England.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Steve. I would sure miss them if they didn’t come back to our property each summer!
Lynda McDonald
another lovely work of art from you !............this piece could hang almost anywhere and fit in without overpowering the room, well done Dear
Malcolm Chant
Gosh Renee, What a great effect this has given this delightful little Bird, I’ve yet to see one
beautiful shot.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Malcolm. I do so look forward to the return of these little gems each May!
red addiction
love, love, love this one!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you so VERY MUCH for all your kind comments today!
RavenSoul
Fantasy Fine Art Composites
DJ LeMay
Renee… I’m a bit at a loss for words gazing upon such a masterpiece!! I seriously LOVE this one!! I’m gonna have to save for it… cause it’s goin’ on my wall!!! ....and congratulations on your very well-deserved feature!!
Renee Dawson replied
You are such a sweetheart. Thanks so much DJ! xo
Joyce Dickens,...
EXQUISITE This is so awesome…..a sheer joy to view!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Joyce!
GCAPARO
Great image, takes your breath away.
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much!
helmutk
Lovely capture !
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much!
Alana Ranney
SOOOOO beautiful!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you Alana!
Holly Cawfield
WOW Renee!!! You’ve gone and done it again!! This is just SO beautiful….all the elements, the depth of the background, the processing, the light….it’s ALL gorgeous!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Holly! Happy Easter dear :)
LudaNayvelt
stunning work
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Luda!
David Clark
I just want to stare at this – magical color combination and the open blossoms are perfect—you have really taken off on these compostions – very nice – dave
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Dave! :)
Sandy Stewart
Beautiful work!!!!!! An instant fav! : )
Siju Doniston
Great shot Renee..
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much for all your kind comments today!
Rick & Deb Larson
Another BEAUTIFUL creation Renee, what a talent!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)
Dennis Jones -...
Well done…great darkroom work
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much Dennis :)
Heather Rinehart
Renee Dawson replied
Good morning to you Heather and thank you very much!
Victoria _Ts
Absolutely breathtaking work – amazing!!!!
Renee Dawson replied
Thank you very much! :)