Hazel, Your Original image reminds me of a patchwork blanket, dare I say, a Welsh blanket. I see this overlaying a double bed with the two pillows at the top. I like the geometric shapes, the fact that they are all different, the way you have overlapped them and the soft muted colour palette you have used which adds to the overall visual aesthetic of your composite. The way you have imported the pyramid of roses in a 3-2-1 pattern works well. I particularly like the way that the stem of the bottom central rose appears to pierce the shape beneath it and I wanted to see more of that effect. Well done.   Posted: 03/10/2023 02:30:51

Hazel, I like your intention and execution. The overlapping swatches of color are very pleasing and the addition of the rose adds a nice counterpoint. My only suggestion would be to consider eliminating the rectangle the rose is on as you have kept a faint rectangle that is a little distracting to my eye at the bottom and right edge of the photo   Posted: 03/11/2023 12:22:50

Hazel, Shapes with rose motif 2 I find engaging and interesting. The shapes and their varying colors challenge the viewer to explore how each fits and overlaps with its neighbors. The roses are laid out in a circular motion and slightly varying size. Although this image at first glance appears quite simple, one quickly is challenged to see what you the artist are doing. If it were on my living room wall, I would spend a great deal of time in contemplation of how it all blends into a beautiful work of art.

Hazel, do you have a website?

I went to your bio to see what your background is to be so creative. In your bio you referenced Valda Bailey who I googled. I found a treasure trove of artistic references which I will explore and hopefully engage in workshops. Thank you for broadening my horizons.   Posted: 03/12/2023 11:27:36

I love the 'patchwork quilt' look even without the flowers! The colors and impact are wonderful!

personally, the stems going out of the frame and the little shadows on the bottom are distracting   Posted: 03/21/2023 19:59:41

Hazel, I like how you have interwoven the "patches" to give an interesting and nearly abstract image. Your concept has a lot of possibilities and one that comes to mind is to place a different flower of the same family in each of the "patches" that would show their relationship to one another. Lovely choice of colours that work and complement each other.   Posted: 03/22/2023 03:51:02

Great work, Hazel. Improving all the time!!   Posted: 03/23/2023 17:22:00

Hi Hazel,
I'm agreeing with Lisa that the original is very good, and the roses don't seem to add much for me. The overlapping colors are fantastic.
Tom
  Posted: 03/24/2023 11:24:14