Comment from suzannethompson2
Very good portrait in pencil, Linda and lovely use of light and shade in this. I like the pose you drew and I think you've achieved a very good likeness to John Wayne.

Excellent blending and detail. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you Suzanne, so very much.

Comment from BStolar
Linda what another exceptional portrait. You captured the shadows and the lighting perfectly. You really do capture peoples souls in your drawing. Great job!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you so much Barbara. It is always great to receive your reviews.

Comment from jrconrad
The success of this is easy to see, i.e., you can instantly tell who it is, although I'm not used to seeing him this young. Again, pencil? Can't believe that. :)) Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you James.

Comment from bcgrafiks
Outstanding work, very creative composition with a definite mastery of light. Again, exquisite rendering transcending the physical and exposing to the viewer the essence of the subject, the humanness. An absolutely stunning work. Thanks

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

This is a fantastic review. How wonderful your in depth comments are to me.

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Very delightful drawing. It is beautiful. I don't know the photo but guess the precision of this drawing is 99.999999999 percent. It is adorable. Expression is well communicated. Well done.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Fun review, and I so appreciate it Joel.

Comment from nature rules
This is amazing, Linda. I really like the portrait that you decided to draw, out of all the choices you would have had. Your artistry speaks to me within that choice of framing. Your confidence in leaving so much vacant space is impressive and I say it makes takes this over the top in Originality and Aesthetic Impacts. Your skills are amazing. Nice work. NR

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

NR, I am amazed by your review. Very artistic and complete. Thank you.

reply by nature rules on 14-Mar-2015

You are very welcome, Linda! As always, I enjoy your work very much. NR

Comment from slhbowen
This is fantastic. I love the detail and the effect of the pencil. It looks like a movie poster and not a pencil drawing. My dad would have loved this! Using the sepia color made it even better.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

I wish I could give it to your dad. Thank you so much.

Comment from artbysandy
Is this the actual drawing if so it is fantastic it looks like a photograph so well done you have a wonderful talent thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2015

Thank you Sandy.

Comment from MarnaB
John Wayne
There is creativity in presentation. Love the POV
Sepia is apropos for this portrait. Spot on
Technical excellence and talent. Almost looks like a photo. Perfection.
Wonderful and delightful to view.
Was your father the Robert Owens who drew clowns?

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2015

My Father was Robert Owen. He painted Clowns.

reply by MarnaB on 10-Mar-2015

Wow, that is wonderful regarding your dad! He certainly passed his talent down to you. I love his clowns.

Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful eye pleasing image, Very good details and nice textures and depth and fine details all threw your talent. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2015

Thank you Dale.