Potato Flower ... for Jeff (JeffG7BRJ) by auntietk
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Back when I was spending all my time doing 3-D and painting flowers, a friend of mine asked me to paint him a potato flower, which is one of his all-time favorites. I can't tell you how long I looked for a reference photo. You would be amazed at how many potato festivals there are and how few pictures of potato flowers!
One day I was browsing through the galleries here on Renderosity and came upon the work of a new guy ... JeffG7BRJ ... the second thing he ever posted here was a photograph of a potato flower! I asked Jeff if I could use his image as a reference photo, knowing at the time I didn't have the skills to come up with a reasonable version that would do his image justice and please my friend. He graciously agreed, and I saved the image to my hard drive. Over the past couple of years I've looked at it again and again, and finally decided I was up to the challenge. (Of course I still see things I would like to change and improve!)
You can see Jeff's original photograph here. That "new guy" has become a valued contributor and friend, and I'm happy to FINALLY be able to share this with you!
My friend loved the painting, btw. * whew! * :D
Thank you, Jeff, for letting me use your beautiful image!
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Painted in ArtRage and Photoshop
Comments (33)
PD154
What a beautiful piece of artwork sweetie, great work and a fine dedi to a great guy!
MrsRatbag
Beautiful work, Tara! I love these flowers too...
clbsmiley
Gorgeous Painting!!! Thank you for sharing.
lyron
Fantastic painting. Excellent work!!
Faemike55
Outstanding art, Tara! Wished I'd known about your search, I've several photos of potato flowers
BessieB
Superb work Tara, a great dedication to dear Jeff.
helanker
OH YAY ! What do my eyes see. A painting and even of such a gorgeous flower as a potato flower. What a delightful painting this is Tara. I am so happy seeing a painting from you. This is so lovely. Congratulations. :-)))
moonrancher
Wonderful work, Tara!
beachzz
Wow, this is just wonderful, soft and sweet and full of detail--and the perfect dedi for Jeff, one the nicest guys around!!
Fidelity2
This is a superb master-piece by you. 5+.
ontar1
Beautiful flowers, love the colors, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
emmecielle
Excellent work! :)
flavia49
very nice!
Katraz
Great picture.
busi2ness
Tara this is very artistic and pleasing to the senses, you did justice to the humble flower graced in glory.
greensleeves81
I couldn't make out from the icon that this was a painting. outstanding! Succesfuly acheived the colour. I never knew potatos blooms or I never thinked about it. Very interesting.
bebert
superbe peinture
jocko500
this is wonderful looking painting.
durleybeachbum
Stunning!! What a great result!
mbz2662
Beautiful work~ I love the colors!
elfin12u
WOW!! First off, I didn't know that potato's flowered, or is that just the name of a plant? Secondly, this is an amazing painting, your brush strokes give the blossoms a wonderful silky texture. Ok, now I need to go have a beer and talk about manly things!
elfin14doaks
It's a lovely painting, I didn't know potatoes had flowers, and Dave's dad used to have some in his garden. I should have paid more attention. Very nice work!
hipps13
so sweet and wonderful warm hugs that smile, Linda Kaye
amota99517
Marvelous work!
artaddict2
Fabulous painting and Yes I remember Jeff's Maris Piper Potato flower very well, he'll love this! Back when Jeff was getting me into photography his potato flower was one of the first images of his that he showed me. great stuff Tara!
JeffG7BRJ
Wow!!!!! You have certainly done the image justice Tara, a fantastic job, not only made your friend happy but me also, I love it. I was thinking about this yesterday, the reason being that one of my neighbours has plantaed a South American Potato Vine in her garden which produces the same sort of flower and it has gone wild, the vine is massive. I will take a pic today sometime and post it for you. Thank you so much for this dedication, makes me fel like the new kid on the block did good. I think you have done a sterling job. Bravo!!!!!5+++++
lucindawind
so beautiful !!! excellent work
Meisiekind
Oh Tara - this is excellent painting! You have quite a few hidden talents girl! Well done indeed and kudos to Jeff!!! :)
Merrylee
Awesome potato flower Tara...
anaber
Wonderful,my! Both are gorgeous:Your painting and the flower!You may be proud!