Autumn Garden by Denise Butler

Comments

For someone who rarely takes more than about 4 hours for a painting I am in awe of the detail and cannot guess how long it took you - all that I can say is that it was more than worth the effort Denise - a real beaut

Posted by Michael Edwards on Sun 22 Jul 22:28:48

Coo - how did you manage to reserve the unpainted leaves? Did you just leave them and paint round them, or mask them out? If the former - where on earth did you get that degree of patience?

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Sun 22 Jul 22:37:50

Until this morning I had seen very few of your paintings but this wonderful image made me stop and take a good look at your portfolio. I am really awed by your skill with a pen and brush the detail in your paintings is so good and y our talent shines through. Lovely work Denise.

Posted by Julie Bosley on Mon 23 Jul 06:17:02

Your detail is truly amazing Denise. This is a beauty.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 23 Jul 07:45:02

Fantastic work Denise --- amazing detail

Posted by Chas Wilby on Mon 23 Jul 08:23:35

Michael I lost count how long this one took I am sure it was well over 40 hours though ! I think I may be nuts !!Robert no masking fluid was used in this one although I do occasionally use it, this time I painted around the leaves with different inks. Thank you all for your very kind comments, makes all the time spent worth it !!

Posted by Denise Butler on Mon 23 Jul 08:47:34

The detail of this is amazing Christine :-) everything is exact and perfect :-)

Posted by Rebecca Louise Saunders on Mon 23 Jul 09:57:44

hey guess what :-) I apologise Denise, i just called you Christine :-p fancy a name change? :-) sorry, i still say your painting is amazing by the way, but sorry about the name error :-)

Posted by Rebecca Louise Saunders on Mon 23 Jul 10:00:23

I too, am in awe of your patience, Denise. This is amazing and the colours so evocative of the season.

Posted by Jane Adams on Mon 23 Jul 10:19:15

This is totally stunning, Denise! Your infinite patience is well rewarded here. In my opinion, one of your best.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Mon 23 Jul 14:44:14

Brilliant pen work and those beautiful orange hues too. Just great :)

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Mon 23 Jul 18:30:56

I can see that it must have been a huge task - you must have the patience of a saint. However, it was worth all the work as it is a wonderful work - very dramatic and eye catching.

Posted by Thea Cable on Mon 23 Jul 20:46:55

A very beautiful piece of work and the colour work is inspired!

Posted by Christine Haywood on Mon 23 Jul 21:57:05

I agree with Seok about this being one of your best paintings Denise....for me anyway. It's absolutely stunning and a credit to your patience and talent.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 23 Jul 22:23:36

Wow, Denise, this is amazing! The above comments are all right: this is fantastic. I love the detailed drawing and the beautiful, warm colours. Very, very well done :) Mia

Posted by Mia Ketels on Wed 25 Jul 13:44:11