Art By michaelasamples

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: 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: 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 little time off to explore a daydream adventure.

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.

Description: A purple Bee Balm bloom with the pun of "Bee Balm or Be Square" written in bottom corner.

Description: Captured a wonderful sunset silhouetting a church steeple.