Early Morning Bloom

[vandra]

Yes, sorry, another hibiscus :)

This one was just starting to open up on a very young plant. I used oils, knife, airbrush and played with the blend modes.

[damasocl]

Great work!!!!
I think one nightscape in the spotlight!!!!:):):)

[Delofasht]

Extremely striking, didn't recognize it as a painting at first glance. Nicely done.

[eighty+]

Hi Vandra I don't look like that in the mornng more like a dried cabbage leaf ;);):D:D:D:D:D:D:D CIAO IVAYA CON DIOS HOO ROO ........POZDAWSKI

[justjean]

Vandra, how lovely both the flower and the colours

[Caesar]

It's really spectacular! Masterfully painted! :cool::D:D:D:D:D:D

[D Akey]

Exhilarating! That flower is as if it's emitting sunlight. Very radiant. Love the details and colors.

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[pat1940]

Wow, Vandra so beautiful, a masterpiece

[Marilyn Anne]

The flower is a beauty.

[vandra]

Thank you for all of the lovely comments. They're really appreciated. :) :)

"Delofasht - Extremely striking, didn't recognize it as a painting at first glance. Nicely done."
I used someonesane's method of making masks for each petal. A great discovery for me. I was then able to concentrate on the colours and textures without thinking about the "edges" so to speak.

"eighty+ Hi Vandra I don't look like that in the mornng more like a dried cabbage leaf"
I don't look much like that in the mornings either E+ :D :D :D

[Shezza]

This is striking Vandra, beautifully painted.

[odemilson]

I'm amazed with the touch of semi-photographic realism of your painting. The contrast between the colors of the background and the flower in foreground really gives me a "photographic" feeling. Beautiful living colors as well! :) Congrats!

[vandra]

Thank you Shezza and odemilson for you complimentary comments :D

[gxhpainter2]

Exotic and striking, what a fantastic photorealistic look!... amazing work vandra :cool::cool::cool:

[vandra]

Thanks for your comments gxhpainter :D

I wonder why I paint like this though. I just can't seem to get away form the detail :/ .........