Comment from GaliaG
Excellent draw of this amazing woman


good technique, good creativity, good initial impact and presentation

well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Hey Galia, dear fellow artist, I truly am appreciative of your wonderful review. Thank you.

Comment from Nixxia
Totally speechless..... Such awesome work. I had to double take a few times to be honest. I could not believe this was a drawing !! So well done it looks like a photo !!!! Such beauty captured, but your style and attention to detail and life like depiction is astounding !!!! *bow* I am in awe !! Thank you so much for sharing this flawless work !!!

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Dear Nixxia, how totally wonderful, this review of yours. How can I thank you for your encouragement? I will simply say, Thank you.

Comment from GreatDogPhotos
A beautiful rendition of Marilyn and well named work. Your artistic talent always shines through. Bet the background takes a lot of work to pencil in. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Dearest Friend, Thank you for this wonderful review. The background takes forever. The hair is the hardest.

Comment from Lmsmith
Wow, You never seem to amaze me with your beautiful drawings. You have such a great talent. This looks so much like a real life picture, the details, lighting and equisite face. You are so blessed with talent. Fantastic job!

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

LM, I am blessed with fellow artists such as yourself, who lift me up and place me in a creative place. Thank you.

reply by Lmsmith on 20-Apr-2015

You are so welcome Linda as you have inspired me as well. I just posted a painting done in acrylics that is my first one. That is how you and some other special people on here have inspired me. God Bless sweet lady. Lynn

Comment from donnadiann
Wow, hard to even grasp this great pencil art done with a simple pencil. The shadows are good, and light and dark technique. The emotional personality captured is very artistic. This is a beautiful pencil drawing. I believe Marilyn was about a size 14 I've read, but seems to be more on the skinny side here. I know though that is just probably a creative choice.

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Oh wow Donna. What a fantastic review. Thank you.

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice gorgeous lovely Art.Amazing artistic work and scene.Beautiful lucky lovely face eyes action skin tone hair hands and all body details are gorgeous and great.Color and light balance,b/g and all are gorgeous and great.I like this talent work and scene.Creativity color are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{Wish your talent.}

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Thank you dear A. I am so blessed to have someone from another part of our world to view my work and review it.

reply by a.samathasena on 21-Apr-2015

I am wondering about this great work dear Linda.

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2015

What are you wondering?

reply by a.samathasena on 21-Apr-2015

Face,action color light balance and all are and your talent are truly wonderful.You are a shining gem in our site.Thanks again Linda.

Comment from TLake
Wow! this looks like a photo. The detail and shadowing are amazing. You really captured the pensive emotion in her eyes and in her mouth. Very nice.

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Wow, T. Thank you for your wonderful thoughts about my work. You saw what I wanted to show forth in this picture.

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Initial impact: beautiful drawing
Creativity of presentation: playing with light and shadow is excellent
Color Harmony: beautiful bw
Center of Interest: focus on the Marilyn's Detail is good
Technical Excellence: beautiful framing

Well done

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Joel, thank you for your break down of this piece. I appreciate your input so much.

Comment from Angelheart The First
Hi Linda,
I probably sound like a broken record whenever I review your work.Never in a million years would I attempt critiquing your work as it should be by those who know what they are doing.I will say it again.You are a very talented lady and there is no doubt in my mind that you are deserving the rank that you are in.You are truly blessed~
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 20-Apr-2015

Angelheart, How can I thank you for this kind of support? I am so humbled by the title here on FanArt. I just discovered it a few days ago, and I was shocked. There are so many wonderful artists here. You being one of them.

reply by Angelheart The First on 21-Apr-2015

You are so welcome Linda.And thank you for the wonderful compliment you paid me also.Bless you :)

Comment from Lilibug6
You captured it beautifully my friend! This is excellent! The image captures the beauty and the essence of her very nicely=) All the details of her face and body are very well done=) Great job as always=) Lilibug6

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 19-Apr-2015

I truly thank you dear friend. Your words are so encouraging. I don't know why I am so sensitive, but I am.

reply by Lilibug6 on 19-Apr-2015

You are very welcome! Lori