Grandmother's Hollyhocks by Burpee

2D • Flowers/Plants • posted on Apr 10, 2009

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Description

These flowers grew behind my grandmother's house. I always loved them but never saw them again. One day I am visiting a friend and their neighbor had all different colors along her house. She let me take some seeds home and now I have the prettiest patch of hollyhocks in many colors of pink, from purple to pale pink. I created this image in XaraXtreme4 from a photograph I took of my hollyhocks last summer. I'm very happy with it. My best XaraX so far. I hope everyone has a grand weekend and a happy Easter, if they celebrate it. Everyone should at least get a few chocolate eggs even if they don't celebrate Easter. Chocolate is non-denominational :) ***** My computer is on its last legs. It's over 5 years old now and is running very slow. I'm not sure how much longer she'll keep going. If I drop off the face of the Earth one day, don't worry. I'll just be gone finding a new computer, lol. Take care, Nancy

Comments (96)

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delbeke

11:36AM | Sat, 11 April 2009

Oh Nancy what a beautiful work of art! Absolutely gorgeous. The softness of the image is incredible. And to you and yours a Happy and safe Easter! bring on the chocolate eggs. :o)

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JUA

5:01PM | Sat, 11 April 2009

Nancy: Thank you for the explanation of how you created this excellent picture. It almost reads like a beautiful story, considering the history behind it.

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supermarioART

5:42PM | Sat, 11 April 2009

Very lovely piece and colors my friend!!!Good luck for your new PC and Happy Easter!!!

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DennisReed

7:40PM | Sat, 11 April 2009

Fabulous XaraXtreme4 work, and get me interested in the media!

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Svarg

9:02PM | Sat, 11 April 2009

Wow! These are Gorgeous, Nan! Super job!

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KatesFriend

9:04PM | Sat, 11 April 2009

Really lovely flowers Nancy. Sorry about your computer, I know how those hard drive sectors can go in the last days. That's what always gets me anyways. Enjoy your weekend and happy Easter.

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ThomasMacCallum

3:27AM | Sun, 12 April 2009

Stunning vector art, your versatility is very impressive.

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Bernado

11:33AM | Sun, 12 April 2009

Excellent painting. Great tones. We'll make a painter out of you. 8-)

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MarciaGomes

3:15PM | Sun, 12 April 2009

EXTRAORDINÁRIA OBRA MINHA AMIGA,MARAVILHOSAS FLORES.++++++++5 FELIZ PÁSCOA PARA VOCÊ E SUA FAMILIA.

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Cosme..D..Churruca

3:59PM | Sun, 12 April 2009

remarkable work Nancy!

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three_grrr

7:49PM | Sun, 12 April 2009

Most excellent work on this photo! It looks like water colors! I adore Hollyhocks, and was tickled pink when a friend gave me some! Mine are sort of a cream color, and I think now I have to get some other colors!

shotgung0d

12:26AM | Mon, 13 April 2009

Very pretty and clean image. I must look into this app you used. Very beautiful work!

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kansas

12:31AM | Mon, 13 April 2009

My most favorite flower. Gorgeous!

ek-art

4:47AM | Mon, 13 April 2009

Just lovely... :)Definately one of your best!

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MUSEWORX

5:11AM | Mon, 13 April 2009

Beautiful work you've done here Nancy. Mmmm...love chocolates!

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faroutsider

2:31PM | Mon, 13 April 2009

This is simply gorgeous - instant favorite (if you don't mind... :o)

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NefariousDrO

8:29PM | Wed, 15 April 2009

Lovely! I really like the colors, this is beautiful work!

november22

7:44AM | Thu, 16 April 2009

Nancy this is just lovely work - amazing for vector graphics especially.

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JaneEden

8:50AM | Thu, 16 April 2009

Nancy this is the most beautiful artwork of your Hollyhocks, I just love it so much. I never have much success at growing Hollyhocks, which is sad because I really thinkg they are the most beautiful of flowers. Thank you for this, hugs Jane xx

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mairekas

10:26AM | Sat, 18 April 2009

Beautiful artwork!

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Savage_dragon

5:45PM | Sat, 18 April 2009

That came out beautifully. I'm so glad you have some of your own to enjoy now. ")

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kasalin

3:17PM | Sun, 19 April 2009

Dear Nancy, it looks like a painting !!! A stunning image.......very nice artwork !!! 5* Hugs:)

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ironsoul

4:46PM | Sun, 19 April 2009

Great work, good to see 2D in the galleries!

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ledwolorz

4:56PM | Sun, 19 April 2009

Wonderful artwork.

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gmvgmvgmv

4:10AM | Mon, 20 April 2009

Beautiful image - love the subtle colors and detail. Hope the computer works out for you as well. I've done very well with Dell off lease machines. They are very affordable, come with a limited warranty, and XP Pro, not Vista, a decided plus. You can check 'em out at http://www.dfsdirectsales.com/ At any rate, good luck with that!

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