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"
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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.......
39 Comments
John Cappello 04 May 2012
I'm Inspired! I really Love these.tyler robbins 19 May 2011
what a beautiful pastel painting..this is so lovely!Ginger Lovellette 03 Oct 2010
Very well illustrated!Helmut Licht 08 Jun 2010
Nicely done Sandra! It has great charm and mystique!Gina Cowins 31 Jan 2010
Sandra, the colors are breathtaking full of life, an excellent painting.Anonymous Guest 31 Jan 2010
Sandra, a lovely painting so radiant, the trees are so pretty, what an excellent painting.ruth sears 27 Jan 2010
lovely pastel work,the sky is awesome.Joan Wulff 05 Sep 2009
Nice pastel with complementary colors.Ann Fawssett-Atkin 22 Aug 2009
Lovely pastel painting Sandra. Firefly magic...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, CarolynAnonymous Guest 09 Jun 2009
Dear Sandra, Love all your work, but this one is extra-special!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.Sigridur Bachmann 19 May 2009
Absolutely amazing work of art !Outstanding texture and color and light ! "" SUPERB ""Reba McDonald 03 Aug 2008
Nicely done Sandra.Rusty Woodward-Gladdish 07 Jul 2008
Very effective and atmospheric painting. Love it!Tahnja Wolter 06 Jul 2008
what you've done here is really special.Cindy Sugg 29 Jun 2008
This just might be one of my favorites. NiceEric Schatz 27 Jun 2008
i still have those around here, this is what dusk looks like, nice jobClaude J Morrissette 27 Jun 2008
Love your colors and nice complimentary work of art SandraSara Deutsch 27 Jun 2008
You've captured the childhood magic...Lovely pastel colors...John Swift 27 Jun 2008
WOW! This is an awesome work! It brings back memories of my childhood.KC CHANG 26 Jun 2008
FABULOUS!thea walstra 26 Jun 2008
Good colors and beautiful workRuth Kauffman 26 Jun 2008
WOW!!! This is just a STUNNING pastel, Sandra!!! I love everything about this beauty!!helen tyralik 26 Jun 2008
good pastel workLoredana 25 Jun 2008
This is absolutely beautiful :)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 :):)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 ...Gabrielle Stahlie 25 Jun 2008
A very fine colour scala....beautiful!Nira Dabush 25 Jun 2008
Such splendid scenario, Sanrda, in fantastic colur useRenata Cavanaugh 25 Jun 2008
Beautifully done....I love the colorsArmando Salas 25 Jun 2008
Beautiful pastel SandraJoanna Jungjohann 25 Jun 2008
magical beings of beauty illuminating this mystery forest. beautiful piece, Sandra.Emily Reed 25 Jun 2008
Terrific landscape, Sandra!annette steens 25 Jun 2008
magical painting!Lucia Stewart 25 Jun 2008
Beautiful painting Sandra!Ralph Taylor 25 Jun 2008
Nice Pastel atmosphericAnthony Presley 25 Jun 2008
Good color choiceSharon Gonzalez 25 Jun 2008
GORGEOUS PASTEL, SANDRA.