Apple Blossom by Carole Swingler

Beautifully done, Carole, superb composition, love the dramatic contrast of the high-key delicate blooms against the dark background. It makes for a powerful piece!

Exquisite - works so well with dark background.

This is lovely and fresh. Beautiful work, Carole.

Beautiful work.

Thank you very much Seok, Michael, CA and Dawn.

Lovely work Carole. The colours look good against the background. Also, just enough leaves to balance the well positioned flowers.

Thank you Louise, much appreciated.

Very beautiful, delicate and very well drawn.

They said it much better than I ever could, Carole: beautiful drawing!

A beautifully detailed drawing Carole and as has been said it works really well on the black background.

Thank you Thea, Mia and Christine for your kind comments.

Beautiful, and so effective with the dark background.

The dark background makes the flowers stand out beautiful.

Thank you Lesley. Thanks Betty, really appreciate your comments.

Hi Carole. While browsing your floral portfolios, I found this stunning drawing of apple blossom which I first took to be a painting, such is the accuracy and depth of colour. Beautiful. I also really like your series of pansies in watercolour. They jump out at me. Very well done.

You are very kind Ian ta very much!

Beautiful work Carole and a marvellous gallery , thanks a lot for the comment on my latest .

Carole, if you post anything and I don't comment then please don't think I am being rude. It is just that my brother was found dead last Monday and I am still a bit in shock and not up to going through the gallery. I'll get myself together soon. Take care, Thea.

Thea I am so sorry to hear about your brother's death, it must have been a terrible shock for you and your family. Is he the artist I seem to remember you mentioning at one time? Please do not ever think that I would think you rude for not commenting, none of us are on this site all the time. My thoughts prayers and sincere condolences are with you Thea at this very sad time.

Thank you for your kind words, Carole. It was dreadful as my brother went to bed ok that night and just didn't wake up in the morning. His daughter found him. The shock has been immense. Yes, he was the artist I talked about. He was a prolific urban sketcher and his pen and wash work is lovely. Luckily, he gave me one of his sketch books which I shall treasure. I just need to get the funeral over and then try and pick up the pieces. Life does seem to have a habit of slapping you in the face when you least expect it.

What a beautiful collection of botanicals! All lovely and so well executed.