Graceful Ruby

Renee Dawson

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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Graceful Ruby by Renee Dawson
Graceful Ruby by Renee Dawson
  • Renee Dawson
  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Wondrrful timing and detail:)

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much! :)

  • mc27

    mc27

    ... a little bit unreal like a dream … beautiful composition!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Awesome work, love it…Kay

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Kay!

  • Lois  Bryan

    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

    Von McKnelly

    It’s not hot it’s sizzling hot! OUCH!
    Some sweet art you’ve created here Renee!

  • David Friederich

    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

    Bunny Clarke

    Very lovely work! Beautiful.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Bunny!

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    My goodness, such superb artistry. I adore the Hummers and you make this one even more gorgeous.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Absolutely flipping gorgeous Renee. What a fabulous work of art hon :-))))

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much sweetpea! xo

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant work, dear Renee!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    gorgeous Rene

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    This is truly gorgeous!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Dottie!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    LOVELY!!!!!

  • gabryshak

    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

    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

    Tim Sanders

    very nice, well done…..:)
    Tim

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Tim :)

  • Onions

    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

    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

    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

    red addiction

    love, love, love this one!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you so VERY MUCH for all your kind comments today!

  • RavenSoul
  • DJ LeMay

    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, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    EXQUISITE This is so awesome…..a sheer joy to view!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Joyce!

  • GCAPARO

    GCAPARO

    Great image, takes your breath away.

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Lovely capture !

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Alana Ranney

    Alana Ranney

    SOOOOO beautiful!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you Alana!

  • Holly Cawfield

    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

    LudaNayvelt

    stunning work

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much Luda!

  • David Clark

    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

    Sandy Stewart

    Beautiful work!!!!!! An instant fav! : )

  • Siju Doniston

    Siju Doniston

    Great shot Renee..

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much for all your kind comments today!

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    Another BEAUTIFUL creation Renee, what a talent!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)

  • Dennis Jones - CameraView

    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

    Victoria _Ts

    Absolutely breathtaking work – amazing!!!!

  • Renee Dawson replied

    Thank you very much! :)

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