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Fireflys along the River

Lightning bugs or "fireflys"come out to greet the night. The male illuminates to attract a mate. It was an fun adventure in childhood to catch them and put them in a jar and experience the magic. Mixed media of pastel on textured paper 12"x18"

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John Cappello 04 May 2012

I'm Inspired! I really Love these.

Artist Reply: Thanks John..it is one of my favorites...

tyler robbins 19 May 2011

what a beautiful pastel painting..this is so lovely!

Artist Reply: Thanks Tyler it is one of my favorites because of the mood. Sometimes that is hard to capture. Fireflys take me back to being a child...and we can all identify with that feeling. I appreciate your wonderful comment

Ginger Lovellette 03 Oct 2010

Very well illustrated!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much. Sorry i didn't see your comment on this earlier..

Helmut Licht 08 Jun 2010

Nicely done Sandra! It has great charm and mystique!

Artist Reply: Thank you for the very nice compliment on my work..It is very much appreciated....

Gina Cowins 31 Jan 2010

Sandra, the colors are breathtaking full of life, an excellent painting.

Artist Reply: Thanks Gina for your very nice comment

Anonymous Guest 31 Jan 2010

Sandra, a lovely painting so radiant, the trees are so pretty, what an excellent painting.

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much....

ruth sears 27 Jan 2010

lovely pastel work,the sky is awesome.

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much Ruth....

Joan Wulff 05 Sep 2009

Nice pastel with complementary colors.

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much. I just found this comment and wanted to let you know.....

Ann Fawssett-Atkin 22 Aug 2009

Lovely pastel painting Sandra. Firefly magic...

Artist Reply: Thank you Ann so very much.........

Anonymous Guest 09 Jun 2009

Just tried to compliment this gorgeous pastel and it said the message was from "Anonymous." I publicly acknowledge the beautiful color and composition of this landscape. Yours, Carolyn

Artist Reply: Thank you Carolyn for your appreciation of my work...

Anonymous Guest 09 Jun 2009

Dear Sandra, Love all your work, but this one is extra-special!

Artist Reply: Thanks so much

David Holcombe 31 May 2009

This is a nice example of a successful intimate landscape. You are not afraid of color at the trees are stark and purple against the yellow sky and the opening among them. The fireflies are a wonderful little detail.

Artist Reply: Thank you so very much for your nice critique

Sigridur Bachmann 19 May 2009

Absolutely amazing work of art !Outstanding texture and color and light ! "" SUPERB ""

Artist Reply: Thanks Sigga this is one of my favorites.........

Reba McDonald 03 Aug 2008

Nicely done Sandra.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Reba. I appreciate your comment.

Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 07 Jul 2008

Very effective and atmospheric painting. Love it!

Artist Reply: Thank you Rusty for your very nice comment.

Tahnja Wolter 06 Jul 2008

what you've done here is really special.

Artist Reply: Thank you Tahnja. I tried to capture a feeling. I appreciate your wonderful comment.

Cindy Sugg 29 Jun 2008

This just might be one of my favorites. Nice

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Cindy. I appreciate your comment.

Eric Schatz 27 Jun 2008

i still have those around here, this is what dusk looks like, nice job

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.

Claude J Morrissette 27 Jun 2008

Love your colors and nice complimentary work of art Sandra

Artist Reply: Thanks Claude. I really liked your portfolio. Nice work.

Sara Deutsch 27 Jun 2008

You've captured the childhood magic...Lovely pastel colors...

Artist Reply: Thanks Sara. Your work is so magical too.

John Swift 27 Jun 2008

WOW! This is an awesome work! It brings back memories of my childhood.

Artist Reply: Thanks John for dropping by and for your appreciation of my work. Glad it brought back memories,

KC CHANG 26 Jun 2008

FABULOUS!

Artist Reply: Thanks KC for the very nice compliment.

thea walstra 26 Jun 2008

Good colors and beautiful work

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Thea.

Ruth Kauffman 26 Jun 2008

WOW!!! This is just a STUNNING pastel, Sandra!!! I love everything about this beauty!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Ruth. i'm glad you enjoyed it. I love fireflys and I have never seen them in a painting, I appreciate your very nice compliment.

helen tyralik 26 Jun 2008

good pastel work

Artist Reply: Thank you Helen so much for your comment and for dropping by.

Loredana 25 Jun 2008

This is absolutely beautiful :)

Artist Reply: Thanks Loredana. Great to see you.

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 25 Jun 2008

BEAUTIFUL Pastel!!! Wow,love how you created the look of the fireflys in this stunning composition!!!Fantastic warm beautiful colors!!!Fantastic artwork,my Friend!!!,Dee&David :):)

Artist Reply: Thank you David and Dee. I hope I captured the magic and childlike quality that fireflys have, I appreciate you wonderful comment. You are always so inspiring.

José Fortunato 25 Jun 2008

A great memory of the children time ! I am always dreaming as a child ! Just my child eyes looking behind and wishing my grandchildren not grow ! Thanks for letting me dream ...

Artist Reply: Merci beaucoup Jose. I'm so glad you appreciate my work. The child in me is very much alive in my imagination. I hope I can always keep it alive and fresh. Thank you so much, your comment made my day.......

Gabrielle Stahlie 25 Jun 2008

A very fine colour scala....beautiful!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much. I love to use color.

Nira Dabush 25 Jun 2008

Such splendid scenario, Sanrda, in fantastic colur use

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Nira and I do love color.

Renata Cavanaugh 25 Jun 2008

Beautifully done....I love the colors

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Renata. You have such beautiful work.

Armando Salas 25 Jun 2008

Beautiful pastel Sandra

Artist Reply: Thank you so much Armando. You are so creative.

Joanna Jungjohann 25 Jun 2008

magical beings of beauty illuminating this mystery forest. beautiful piece, Sandra.

Emily Reed 25 Jun 2008

Terrific landscape, Sandra!

Artist Reply: Thank you Emily for the many wonderful comments. You are much appreciated.

annette steens 25 Jun 2008

magical painting!

Artist Reply: Thank you for your wonderful critique.

Lucia Stewart 25 Jun 2008

Beautiful painting Sandra!

Ralph Taylor 25 Jun 2008

Nice Pastel atmospheric

Artist Reply: Thank for the very nice compliment Ralph.

Anthony Presley 25 Jun 2008

Good color choice

Artist Reply: Thanks Anthony. I love working with color. I appreciate you stopping by.

Sharon Gonzalez 25 Jun 2008

GORGEOUS PASTEL, SANDRA.

Artist Reply: Thanks Sharon. I appreciate it so much.