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This colored pencil painting is based on a photograph I took while on my regular bicycle ride on the Cedar River bike trail in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The location is just off the section of the trail that runs along the McLoud Run urban trout stream. The reflections of the lush trees on the stream were stunning and caught my eye immediately. I chose to title this piece "Reflections", although I could have referred to this as a study in shades of green. I felt there was a need for a focal point, as well as a need for the presence of the complementary color. To that end I added the male cardinal perched overlooking the stream. The painting was done on Grafix polyester film using Farber-Castell Polychromos and Premier Prismacolor pencils. The size of the artwork is 11 X 14 inches.

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Pamela Rivera 14 Jan 2017

beautiful work Will! Love the cardinal :0 such a beautiful spot......reminds me of places I like to walk....excellent textures and details :)

Artist Reply: Pamela: thank you so much for such a nice comment! I am always pleased when my work reminds viewers of a place they remember from their past. The ability of art to cause reflection by viewers is what makes it worthwhile. Thank you again and have a great week. Best regards, Will

marie-claire gallet 08 Dec 2016

WOWWWWWWWWWW, AGAIN A MASTERPIECE, WILL !!! YOUR WORK IS EXTRAORDINARY !!!!!!!!!!

Artist Reply: Marie-Claire: thanks so very much. I'm sorry for such a delay in replying to your very generous comments. It was a busy holiday season. Both of our grown children and their families were with us this year. I do hope that you both are well and also had a very good holiday season. I do plan to be more active on this site now that the holidays are passed. It is always good to hear from you. Be safe. Best regards, Will.

Joanie Holliday 07 Dec 2016

FANTASTIC COLORED PENCIL WORK WILL. GORGEOUS GREENS AND REFLECTIONS. THE RED CARDINAL IN IT IS A REAL EYE PLEASER. TERRIFIC. JOANIE

Artist Reply: Joanie: Thank you so much for your comments. There is lots of green and I felt that the addition of the cardinal and its reflection would finish the piece and give viewers a focus. Glad that you like it. Have a great Thursday. Best regards, Will

Sharon De Vore 07 Dec 2016

TOTALLY INCREDIBLE, WILL. LOOKS LIKE A PHOTO.

Artist Reply: Sharon: Thank you so much. Your comment is a wonderful compliment! Now that winter is here in the Midwest, I wanted to experience and share a last bit of summer. I realize that winter does not impact you as much as it does those of us living in Iowa, but I'm glad that this piece appealed to you. Have a great Thursday and enjoy the sun! Best regards, Will.

LAURIER Marie josé 07 Dec 2016

ANOTHER PAINSTAKING AND VERY DETAILED PIECE OF ART. .I LIKE THE SHADE OF GREEN YOU USED .... AND EVERY THING IS PERFECT !! CONGRAT WILL !!!

Artist Reply: Marie: thank you so much for the very nice comments. Now that winter is here, I wanted to experience and share a last taste of summer! By the way, thank you for sending me your photograph of the old hunting lodge and for giving me permission to use it as the basis of a painting. I plan to begin work on this piece tomorrow. Would you also be able to provide the location of this old lodge? I like to include this type of information when I eventually post a piece. I most certainly will credit you for providing the photo. Thank you again. Have a great Thursday. My best regard, Will.