After the Storm by JaneEden
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Painted using Photoshop CS4 and wacom intuos3 tablet and pen
This african flower was painted originally to be part of a previous upload, 'Cheetah out of Africa' , but it took me a while to paint and it seemed sad to make it small so as to fit it into another scene.
So this african flower now takes centre stage as it not only blooms showing off its vibrant shades, but also provides some shade for the little animal friends who take shelter under her petals, namely the african reed frog, african ladybird, and african snail. As I got lost within the painting, I imagined a turbulent storm that flooded the plains of Africa, that brought new life to its surroundings, and as the plants and flowers grew their fine leaves brought shelter to the smallest of animal life - Animals always play a big part in all my art, what would life be without them?
I hope you like it everyone, thanks for the look, thank you for the prievious wonderful inspiring comments, and thank you for all the previous faves too, they are all so appreciated my friends!
There has been a lot happening in mine and my families life recently and I have tended to just forget my problems within my art, and caring for my pets. Sorry for my lack of comments my dear friends but I hope to put that right this week. Hope you are all well, take care, hugs Jane xx
*Please zoom*
Note ... The flower is a Disa Uniflora orchid, here is a link kindly found to give you all from Joanna (jophoto).
Originally I scanned the Internet to find such a plant in order to use it as reference for my painting, then forgot where I found it and didn't make note of the name of the orchid!! Had a slight senior moment guys lol
http://www.landscape-and-garden.com/orchids/disa-uniflora.aspx

Comments (90)
Oh wow, Jane! This is absolutely gorgeous. Really beautiful work!
Sensational work on this jane the teqnique is really superb! I think its totally inspirational my friend!!! lotza luv Jane!!
Very beautiful work,Jane! I love it!
Fantastica immagine , Jane !Magnifica composizione e splendidi colori !Grande l'idea secono la quale questo fiore riesce a essere un piccolo mondo per qualcuno che in esso trova riparo e speranza !Un grande abbraccio ! Fantastic picture, Jane! Wonderful composition and beautiful colors! Great idea, according to which the flower can be a small world for someone who finds shelter in it and hope! A big hug!
Oh this is art at it's very best! Wonderful scene 10*
It's a beauty Jane..absolutely gorgeous! :)
Beautiful Jane. The flower looks like an orchid that I wanted to own once, but it was difficult to grow when I looked it up.I keep thinking Masdevallia, but that's not it. It was in one of the greenhouses in Longwood Gardens and I never physically saw it again. I think it was a terrestrial orchid (Grows in the ground, not on a tree).
very pretty work
stunning work on this it looks like it would take long to accomplish Fav for me :thumbs up 5+++
Wonderful work of fine art andI love the painterly feel. Its raining but just about to stop with the fresh feeling that comes after rain. A masterpiece!
Beautiful art, Jane..nice colors!!
Fantastic work, beautiful done.
oh soooo cute ,your painting is great !!!
It is so amazing to see how your painting has progressed. Something like this could never be done in 3-d. I especially love the frog clinging on and how despite his best efforts he is getting nailed right on the head with a drop! The flower is amazing - so vibrant and fresh. So much like the flush of plant life that happens after a rain - as I look out my window I am seeing it happen.
very nice, this is awesome!
Super smashing Jane,love Frogs eh.
beautiful work Jane, your paint skills are amazing.
Magnificent image Jane!!! I hope things are okay with you and your family. Your work always is such an inspiration to me and many others. Please let me know if I can be of help in anyway. And if not just understand you have many many supporters out here that would be happy to help if given the opportunity.
Uma obra de arte magnifica minha amiga, trabalho e concepção fantásticos, aplausos (5)
What's this? No cats? Is this the same JaneEden I'm accustomed to? Nonetheless, a sterling rendition of the African bloom -- that looks suspiciously like an orchid -- along with ancillary items, such as the determined little froggy scaling what looks like a wooden support. Fantastic job, Miss Jane!
I am in awe of your talent! This is perfectly charming & marvelous!
outstanding work!! very beautiful!!
Oh Jane, this is so amazing! I can't express with words how much I love your images and that you take care so much about animals, no matter how small they are!!!! You're describing the scene so wonderfully that one can almost forget all the little creatures who don't have an african flower to protect them and are swept away with the water.... well, it seems I'm a little bit depressed at the moment, have to take a look at your other artworks again, they always sbring a smile to my face. Lots of hugs!!!! ~Sassy~
This is such a beautiful image Jane with a superb clarity and wonderful cheerful colouring. Your brushwork is superb and I do hope you do more like this as it is well worth the time it has taken. Outstanding work.
Fantsatic image, Jane! this is truly one that needs to be framed and proudly in a gallery
Very beautiful,
Ohhh....Jenny this is a masterful work my friend, you have wonderful skill for painting and colors, just perfect! 10*
Beautiful artwork, dear Jane. You are a wonderful digital artist. Hope your doing well. Hugs Liz
wow you did a wonderful job. love the frog and snail too
Sis, you are such a treasure as I've said so many times before. Trust me this touching work of art was just what was needed tonight to make me feel better. You have such a caring heart and I love the way this simple flower became a shelter to so many in need. For sure this could serve as a lesson about how the simplest things can be of great importance to so many.