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A Single Light

Pencil drawing

37 total reviews 
Comment from SCHATZLING


You drew this utilizing a pencil only, which I must admit, is amazing
The hands are so real. It feels as if I could reach out, touch them and perhaps give them an honest handshake.
The item (or should I say the two items) I am having somewhat of a problem with are 1) the mouth and 2) the nose.
Glancing at the drawing, the mouth, its upper left lip is somehow a bit off and glancing at the nose, if the intention was to have its normal two nostrils, the intention did not succeed, for all I see is one rounded nostril type cylindrical shape filled with a hollowness.
I by no means want to sadden you by my remarks. Nor do I mean any disrespect. I am having somewhat of a difficult time trying to explain what I see and what should be shown.
I will take a look at it again in a few days and see if I look at it differently. If I do, I will add to this review. Overall pretty good with good intentions over all.

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 Comment Written 12-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    My goodness, what a review. No only one nostril is supposed to be showing, the head is turned away from the light. The lip is in shadow. Your Critiquing is harsh. But thank you for giving your honest opinion.
reply by SCHATZLING on 12-Apr-2015
    No hard feelings I hope.
    I will look at it again in a few days time as I indicated in my Review. Now with your reply I know exactly what it should be; therefore, when I LOOK AT IT AGAIN, I will go a little deeper and provide hopefully an more indepth yet less harsh of a critique.
Comment from Life is but a dream.


Yes, one light brings hope, and fear dissipates.

The hands clasping for the light have a magnificent draw on the eye and the fact you obscured the eyes of the subject brings tremendous mystery. This piece has been drawn by someone who is well honed in their craft (I think I know who you are by your visual signature). You are a star on this site.

Drawn to dimensional perfection, it's full of story, there is a message and this piece causes us to linger longer on it for all the compositional elements you have included.

Excellent.

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    Thank you Life, for you very kind review. I appreciate your encouragement. Some reviewers can be harsh.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


An interesting initial impact.
Great contest theme interpretation.
An impressive artwork rendition. Impressive creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact! Thanks for sharing...
CONGRATULATIONS!

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    Thank you so much Dick. Very kind of you to congratulate me.
reply by Dick Lee Shia on 12-Apr-2015
    You're welcome! Oooops! This is a blind contest! LoL!
Comment from snowblaze


Ya... I checked. I KNEW it was YOU.

Another amazing work -- on so very many levels. Such a powerful piece. The hands, the lips... but still the eyes -- the windows to the soul, remain a mystery. Male? Female? Teen? Middle aged? So many questions -- and only one answer...LIGHT -- shining hope.


 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    I am so happy to receive this review. It came right after a total blitz. Your words have soothed my hurt. Thank you.
reply by snowblaze on 12-Apr-2015
    total blitz?
    (sheepmma53@yahoo.com)
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    Please, I am intrigued. Total Blitz?
reply by snowblaze on 12-Apr-2015
    You're the one who said: "I am so happy to receive this review. It came after a TOTAL BLITZ." I wondered what that meant -- hence gave you my personal email.
Comment from a.samathasena


What a great nice gorgeous lovely Art.Amazing artistic work and scene.Candle and soft light lips nose hands and around the dark make a great nice wonderful artistic scene.It Is very nice.I like this lovely talent work and scene.Light and color balance are very nice and great.Creativity color are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    Thank you.
Comment from Cfuhchs1


I like the drama here. Very artistically presented. I like to see more of this kind of art here in this site. Great imagination. Lighting and contrast is a definite wow! Great job! Christine

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    Thank you Christine.
Comment from Mara del Mar


Great drawing. I love the concept, the details and excellent shading, like the illumination, textures, and great chiaroscuro. Well done.
Mara

 Comment Written 11-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 12-Apr-2015
    Thank you Mara.