Art By michaelasamples

Description: This comes from a photo I had taken in the backyard a few years back. As I was deciding on which image to select for processing it became clear that “The Hummingbird of Color” was going to be the chosen one and got its chance to begin its transformation and now gets a chance to get out of the file folders and shine for all to see. A stained-glass effect developed through the vector art building process. I wanted a bright, playful stop-motion image of a flying hummingbird to highlight the wings in color and have the bright throat of the bird shine.

Description: This is a handcrafted rendering using Photoshop brushes. I painted “A Soft Pink and Crème Hollyhock” using Photoshop. Every stroke and decision was made by me. I am looking forward to future works to see what art unfolds. I want to continue to explore this medium.

Description: Not AI generated, painted by me, using Photoshop pastel brushes. A life fully lived is a beautiful thing.

Description: I am learning how to draw and paint handcrafted renderings using Photoshop brushes. I painted Pinkish Red Hollyhock using Photoshop. Every stroke and decision was made by me, not AI. I am looking forward to future works to see what unfolds.

Description: Just a small orange bloom.

Description: Two Blue Morning Glories in front of green background.

Description: Female Cardinal Showing Her Tail Feathers While Sitting on A Post.

Description: A quick shoot of the Moon.

Description: A yellow peddled corn flower hanging in there at the end of the season.

Description: I enjoyed seeing this image develop through it's phases and to see it published.

Description: Lukus - One tough little doggie. All he wanted was to be loved and a place to call home. he has been with us for three years now. He has earned his way into the pack!

Description: An image setup with an orange lily that I adjusted with in a photo editor.

Description: A close-up view of a red flower petal, making it look like a Red Flame.

Description: orange Zinnia on display.

Description: An unexpected bloom in a rock pile. You can bloom where you are planted, even if it's in a bunch of rocks

Description: A pink Hollyhock bloom saying "Have a Nice Day"

Description: A close up view of a dark pink Hollyhock bloom. Focus is on the veins of a flower petal.

Description: Sometimes we must add our own color to the world.

Description: I hope you like the rear view as much as I do.

Description: I am always looking for contrasting light conditions.

Description: A classic road trip in a classic car. Classic memories.

Description: A view through a gate leading up to a utility shed. Gates intrigue me.

Description: A small butterfly sitting in the middle of a pink flower bloom.

Description: A patchwork of earth tone colors sporting the phrase "A Coffee Love Affair."

Description: Fading tree leaves turning from yellow to brown.

Description: A bright red leaf centered in a grey surrounding.

Description: Vines are so cute when so young! Spring Vines is part of series of vine images - well you know how vines are - they just go every where.

Description: A silent play without colors.

Description: A fluttering butterfly hanging out with the sweetest of them all. "YOU!"

Description: Shot came from Crab Orchard nature preserve west of Marion, Illinois.

Description: Traveling the back roads of southern Illinois.

Description: Compiled from three images - some wood grain blended into a light grey layer. On top of that I blended the flower image. The butterfly was digitally painted in Photoshop CS2.

Description: Image taken at Cave-in-Rock, Illinois.

Description: A candy pumpkin scaring no one but his own teeth.

Description: A simple thank-you or kind word can go a long way and color someones day.

Description: This is dedicated to one of my granddaughters. The darling who drew the bee. As well I will dedicate this further for all of my grandchildren who bring me happiness and who always share the biggest smiles with me. Flowers bring out the best in us.