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Birthday Gift

Portrait of a Bride for her Husband on his birthda

16 total reviews 
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


An interesting initial impact.
Impressive b&w rendition.
Dark sepia rendition.
Nice facial features.
Excellent tonal range.
Nice features & textures.
Good lighting & framing.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
    Thank you Dick. But seriously, tell me what you really think.
reply by Dick Lee Shia on 06-Aug-2016
    The slightly high angle is ideal for a small faced model but still she has a very narrow face despite the technique. The rendition looks like a water color medium.
    It seems this was hurriedly done, right?
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Linda!
That's a good looking portrait drawing,my friend!
The girl has an interesting haunted and vampiric look about her which I find to be quite intriguing and appealing!
'Good Show'!
~Sean

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
    Oh Sean. We need to talk.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 05-Aug-2016
    That'd be fun,Linda! ( I LOVE talking with beautiful women! : ) ) Contact me any time that you feel like it!
Comment from csimmons032


Well done! You did an excellent job on the details. I am sure that this was a great gift and that the person receiving it really enjoyed it. As always, you did an amazing job :) Thanks for sharing :) I actually have a quick question. How do you sell your portraits? What I mean is do you sell them through a website, or do you put up stands in places where you just draw portraits of people for the day? I am just trying to get some information for future references. I am trying to figure out how to sell my art, and I am thinking that building a website might be the best way to do that. Anyway, I am sorry for rambling, I hope you have a great day :)

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
    I don't sell them. Usually, People request portraits. I draw them for the purpose of blessing them. Hopefully, the renditions are something that will bless their spirits.
reply by csimmons032 on 06-Aug-2016
    Well then that's a really great thing to do for people :) I am curious about something. I have heard you talk about God before, does that mean you are a Christian? I am only asking because I am a Christian, and I was just wondering if that was something we have in common. Anyway, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend :)
Comment from Life is but a dream.


Linda, I am sure your friend will love this portrait. The details shown through subtle handling of your medium is sublime, for example: I really think the shading is well done and the light source well seen. I would not have minded a bit more detail in the hair (tonal ranges) for it does look flat.

The flow of lines from dress to shoulder is lovely and eye catch is perfect. The compositional style with tight crop but some marginal space at the right (our right) gives opportunity for this portrait to breathe, yet engages us on so many levels.

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 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2016
    Your review, as always, is amazing. You are so detailed. Thank you, artist to artist, for being so precise and detailed.
Comment from Joelgraphuchin


What a wonderful drawing! It is subtle. I might need special patience to do all the details. Her hair and lips amaze me the most. Bright background is smart. It brings our her visibility and beauty.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 12-Aug-2016
    Wow, Joel, I extent a hearty thanks for this wonderful review.
Comment from a.samathasena


What a great nice wonderful lovely art.Beautiful artistic scene and great presentation. Lady,beautiful face eyes action,skin tone and neat nice look and traditional signs,hair and body details,cloths b/g and all are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Light and black and white color balance are amazing and great.I like this talent perfect work.Creativity color are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

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 Comment Written 26-Jul-2016


reply by the author on 21-Aug-2016
    Thank you so much.