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Bent Iris Three

Iris blooms taken a step into another dimension. A study in flower close ups, layers in watercolor and contrast of darks and lights.

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John Graham Inkson 30 Dec 2006

Has a good moody feel.

Martha Miller 20 Oct 2006

This is lovely. The blues in this are so intense.love it

cynthia berridge 20 Oct 2006

awesome art work

Artist Reply: thank you cynthia for the comment on my work. this is one of my favorites!

kiddolucas lee 20 Oct 2006

Comfortingrace

Artist Reply: i appreciate your lovely comment about this work - a new word for me to use as well... liked your gallery very much.

thea walstra 20 Oct 2006

Very beautiful and awesome work Barbara

Artist Reply: hi thea, your comments always welcome and much appreciated. seeing how you love flowers i know why you connected with this work...

Olga van Dijk 20 Oct 2006

I LOVE this one... the colors are breath taking!!

Artist Reply: hi olga, my appreciation for your comment i do love the color of iris. will be visiting your gallery in a minute as well.

Joanne Harvey 08 Jul 2006

WOW...The combanation of colors is fantastic! You did something diferent here.. that draws the eyes right in..to search every corner of the picture! I love it!

Artist Reply: sorry for the delay in responding to such a wonderful comment - always feels good to hear from other artists - your view is quite captivating in itself. will check out your gallery as well... barbara

Stacy Steinman 11 Jun 2006

amazing colors and wonderful composition. excellent job!!

Shari Morfin 07 Jun 2006

Really nice work on this one. I like the purple leafy area.

Maddison Jamison 30 Apr 2006

These are gorgeous! They remind me of stained glass windows I saw once with colorful irises.

Cristina Marsi 23 Apr 2006

Beautiful composition... you really added something that is not usual to see in florals. I like it very much :)

Artist Reply: thank you for noticing... often i get into funks where the usual just doesn't challenge me much. so i bend the rules. particularly in the BENT IRIS. i do appreciate your time and look at the gallery....

joanne elliott 19 Apr 2006

truly gorgeous , this is fantastic

Artist Reply: thank you joanne for the comment -- glad you stopped by... Everyone else who visits here i hope gets a chance to view your gallery as well.

christopher chase 17 Apr 2006

Just beautiful Barbara :) :) *really*....

Lynn De Serres 07 Apr 2006

Barbara, this is absolutely lovely and wonderful artwork. I looked at all the artwork in your portfolio and I liked every single image I saw. It is an outstanding portfolio. Congratulations on your very fine creative talent.

Artist Reply: wow -- you made my day. thank you from my heart for your comments and supportive words. if i didn't have to earn a living, ART would be the joyfull use of ALL my time. again, i appreciate your time to view my work and the things you said.

Vera Harned 26 Mar 2006

Beautiful! Excellent work

Carol Roberts 22 Mar 2006

Beautiful and unusual watercolor technique. It has a stained-glass look.

Chris Callahan 31 Dec 2005

Gorgeous work! I like the strong use of color in this, and the layering.

Los Santonio 07 Dec 2005

your work is very nicely done

Randy Fawcett 01 Nov 2005

Great Work Barbara! Love this!

Charlotte Ottilo 29 Sep 2005

Simply exquisite!

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 27 Sep 2005

this is a real GREAT watercolour!!! Beautifull colours and shapes!!!

Mercilla Camacho 15 Sep 2005

All I can say is beautifully done. and thanks again.

Brigitte Hintner 28 Aug 2005

Hello Barbara I'm impressed, what wonderful colours, shapes and lines ! Beautifully done !

Maggi Carstairs 28 Aug 2005

Stunning..wonderful work

Emily Reed 08 Jul 2005

This is a truly spectacular painting. Gorgeous!

Peter Leahy 21 Jun 2005

this is an absolute beauty, such wonderful colors, you have really captured the spirit of an iris magnificenty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peter Kripgans 29 May 2005

It is absolutely outstanding! Barbara it is always hard to choose - All your work is masterly and this time I've choosen "Watercolor". I feel very much honored by your warm words Your friend Peter

Tabitha Borges 24 May 2005

so deatiled but abstract..nice...

Greg Vilton 22 May 2005

Nice work on colours and original use of the painting!

Rami A. 11 May 2005

Magical work, absolutely amazing

William J. Griffith 06 May 2005

Gorgeous work! Love the colors and richness in this!

jessica torrant 05 May 2005

Those who love irises L*O*V*E irises. If you EVER decide to sell this I'd recommend doubling whatever price you're considering - this is one of the best paintings I've ever seen of this beloved subject. You continue to dazzle me with your gifted works, Barbara! Thank you!

Marilyn Servais 30 Apr 2005

magnificient !!! the transparency and colors are splendid !

francis kwok peng kin 27 Apr 2005

very creative with colour to enhance the whole composition..brilliant...

Renee Nemerov 26 Apr 2005

Beautiful image! Wonderful colors

Casey Catton 26 Apr 2005

The colors are beautiful in this. Vibrant but soft. Very nice work, Barb!

Pat Abbott 26 Apr 2005

This is gorgeous, Barbara.

Alberto D'Assumpção 26 Apr 2005

excelent, Barbara! Just excelent!!!

lerat andree 26 Apr 2005

Very nice painting. Love the delicate feel of the iris.

Dawn Bigford 26 Apr 2005

This is so different... love it... the colours are wonderful and love how you did the dark contrast... great work

Susan Epps 26 Apr 2005

Intensity of colour and a great composition...well done, Barbara!

Joke Schotting 26 Apr 2005

Beautiful Barbara!!

stephanie atlee 25 Apr 2005

Very colorful abstract that feels like it is made for stained glass...lovely

Becky Penn 25 Apr 2005

oh wow! thats beautiful!