My Little Girl
Just a drawing of my granddaughter.45 total reviews
Comment from MKFlood
Very awesome sketch linda. The facial expression is excellent. The shading is perfect. The body form and language is excellent. The detail is excellent. The creation is balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. Very creative and awesome work overall ( standing clapping and cheering ) woooohooooo!
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Very awesome sketch linda. The facial expression is excellent. The shading is perfect. The body form and language is excellent. The detail is excellent. The creation is balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. Very creative and awesome work overall ( standing clapping and cheering ) woooohooooo!
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Oh MK. Thank you for standing and clapping and cheering for me makes me so very happy. Love ya.
Comment from BStolar
Linda, what another awesome drawing you have done. I have always admired the detail you put into your drawings, you make them come to life. I love the way you captured the light and shadows falling on your granddaughter, you can tell she was sitting near a window. And the detail you did on the pattern of her dress is beyond words. It is all exceptional!. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Linda, what another awesome drawing you have done. I have always admired the detail you put into your drawings, you make them come to life. I love the way you captured the light and shadows falling on your granddaughter, you can tell she was sitting near a window. And the detail you did on the pattern of her dress is beyond words. It is all exceptional!. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Dearest B. Wow, you know art. You know the truth of what you see. Yes she is sitting beneath a window, and the sun was shining down upon her. I took this picture. That is what makes this a complete work. You can feel, and sense what the artist is trying to project in each work. Thank you.
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Your welcome Linda. I am learning.
Comment from nature rules
So very precious. Thank you for your artist notes. We have 5 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. I have 'sketched' all of them...some better than others. Our oldest is graduating from high school this weekend. And our youngest spends every day with us, from 7:00 AM until her parents come to get her. I need to begin again on my portraits. I love your composition and framing. So very beautiful and full of the character of the beautiful child. Congratulations on this one!!! Sincerely, NR
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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So very precious. Thank you for your artist notes. We have 5 granddaughters and 3 grandsons. I have 'sketched' all of them...some better than others. Our oldest is graduating from high school this weekend. And our youngest spends every day with us, from 7:00 AM until her parents come to get her. I need to begin again on my portraits. I love your composition and framing. So very beautiful and full of the character of the beautiful child. Congratulations on this one!!! Sincerely, NR
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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You must create a new picture. They will be treasures.
Comment from artbysandy
Fabulous drawing the subject is so cute and really well captured with your wonderful artistry very talented, your Dad has a good strong Welsh name
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Fabulous drawing the subject is so cute and really well captured with your wonderful artistry very talented, your Dad has a good strong Welsh name
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Well, Sandy. My dad talked about his Welsh heritage. He was very dark. Skin tone, and curly hair. Thank you for bringing that into the forefront.
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I just knew he had Welsh genes with his name
Comment from Jean A Cormier
My first thought was that this would compositionaly be a super start to an abstract (I always squint at the works first!), superb tonal gradation, with a slight sepia tint surrounding Esme which softens the look. Excellent lighting, dramatic with the dark diagonals (a staircase perhaps?) with an ever so light bluish tint which works well with the sepia. Technique resembling graphite washes especially on the hair although the graphite uploads are sometimes touchy I think! Normally never out of 6's at this point, but alas, none to give this lovely little lady! jean
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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My first thought was that this would compositionaly be a super start to an abstract (I always squint at the works first!), superb tonal gradation, with a slight sepia tint surrounding Esme which softens the look. Excellent lighting, dramatic with the dark diagonals (a staircase perhaps?) with an ever so light bluish tint which works well with the sepia. Technique resembling graphite washes especially on the hair although the graphite uploads are sometimes touchy I think! Normally never out of 6's at this point, but alas, none to give this lovely little lady! jean
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Wow, Jean, your technical expertise is amazing. The diagonals were actually the shadows from the window. She was sitting on a couch. You have a very keen eye. Thank you for your most uplifting review. I appreciate it, because you are so wonderful. God bless.
Comment from bizzygirl
I can see why she holds your heart, grandchildren do that!. It is a lovely drawing with great attention to detail. The face, angles, hair, thumb sucking and OH THE DRESS!!. One question is the shading across her back and down her arm? Window bar? The drawing is superb but that line is distracting, if it is from the shadow of a window behind her it is appropriate. If I had a suggestion it would be to make that lighter of just hint at it. She sure is a beauty, I am doing the same with my granddaughters. Not proud are we?
reply by the author on 21-May-2015
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I can see why she holds your heart, grandchildren do that!. It is a lovely drawing with great attention to detail. The face, angles, hair, thumb sucking and OH THE DRESS!!. One question is the shading across her back and down her arm? Window bar? The drawing is superb but that line is distracting, if it is from the shadow of a window behind her it is appropriate. If I had a suggestion it would be to make that lighter of just hint at it. She sure is a beauty, I am doing the same with my granddaughters. Not proud are we?
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 21-May-2015
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It is a window bar. Thank you for your suggestions. I took the photo, and the shadows were what I so liked. That is why I drew it just the way I saw it.
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Well then, that makes sense. It is a great drawing
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Hey Bizzy Girl, thank you for your honesty. We all need balance.
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oops hit the wrong button sent a 'blank' reply sorry
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Linda!
What can I tell you,my friend? This one's another excellent drawing! ( I've never seen a drawing of your's that wasn't! :D )
~Sean
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Hi Linda!
What can I tell you,my friend? This one's another excellent drawing! ( I've never seen a drawing of your's that wasn't! :D )
~Sean
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Wow, dearest Sean, thank you for your faithful reviews.
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It's very much My Pleasure,Linda! You're very welcome,my friend!
Comment from GreatDogPhotos
A precious drawing of your granddaughter that will be treasured by her for many years to come. Love how you captured her sucking her thumb. Very well drawn. Love the lighting , shading and detail. Excellent job!
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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A precious drawing of your granddaughter that will be treasured by her for many years to come. Love how you captured her sucking her thumb. Very well drawn. Love the lighting , shading and detail. Excellent job!
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 23-May-2015
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Hi dear friend. I think that you mentioned to me that you would like me to draw your dog. I would so very much like to do that. Please let me know. Thank you for your wonderful review.
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Hi Linda
I had your drawings redone in custom frames with museum glass and acid free matting and showing your signature. They look great and hang on my bedroom wall. Enjoy them so much and very happy I was able to get them. Sorry I haven't got around to the dog pictures so will try to get that done in next couple weeks. However I have been thinking it would be neat if you could take my cold contest entry "Freezing Cold" of Laika as a cold puppy sitting in the lap of the "Matchstick girl" with a tear in her eye looking down at the dog. Let me know what you think of that and what it might cost. Thanks for your consideration.
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Just another thought, the drawing I described could be submitted to Fanstory and have them write a story about the drawing.
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omg, sounds beautiful, but scary.
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OK if you think you can pull it off go for it. As far as a background, most of your stuff is black, but if you can think of anything to add to the "cold feel" like snow, feel free. If you send me your email, I can send you the other shot I was thinking about having you do and you could choose between the 2 ideas or do both. Have a good day. Jim
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owenlinda1@yahoo.com
Comment from Beansy
Someone once said 'I know nothing about art but I know what I like' Very true. This is so realistic that I thought at first it WAS a photo. I love the detail on her face and hair. Well done. (ps. I could never get the hang of oils)
reply by the author on 21-May-2015
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Someone once said 'I know nothing about art but I know what I like' Very true. This is so realistic that I thought at first it WAS a photo. I love the detail on her face and hair. Well done. (ps. I could never get the hang of oils)
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 21-May-2015
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Well, Beansy, you have honored me with this wonderful review, and I thank you.
Comment from Cyd-1940's
WOW!!! You have one God given talent!!!. I had to look twice I thought it was a photograph. You definitely got your father's artistic ability the details on her outfit is so amazing I like the details of her hair. She is very adorable I can see why you drew this. The black and white tones in the picture gives this a vintage look which I think is good. The shadowing you did really brings out your focal point in this. Very great job, Keep on the path of this your very good!! Have a blessed day and thank you for sharing..God Bless, 1940's
reply by the author on 21-May-2015
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WOW!!! You have one God given talent!!!. I had to look twice I thought it was a photograph. You definitely got your father's artistic ability the details on her outfit is so amazing I like the details of her hair. She is very adorable I can see why you drew this. The black and white tones in the picture gives this a vintage look which I think is good. The shadowing you did really brings out your focal point in this. Very great job, Keep on the path of this your very good!! Have a blessed day and thank you for sharing..God Bless, 1940's
Comment Written 21-May-2015
reply by the author on 21-May-2015
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OH MY, what a very honoring review, which I totally, and completely appreciate. Thank you so much.
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Your welcome, I won't of said it if I didn't mean it. Your very good!! can't wait to see more of your work. God bless, 1940's