Black Beauty
Rik, one of our cats34 total reviews
Comment from Lee Smith
I usually don't like art that looks like a photo - I know that sounds crazy. A lot of us work so hard to make a drawing, or using some other medium, that looks almost real, right? So I don't know why I respond that way. But, your work blew me away. I had a black cat, Merlin, who I loved like a family member. You captured this subject so well, and I would love to know how you did the light behind the eyes! Beautiful. We lost our last cat a couple of years ago and for the first time, I am without a cat. Just my dog. Anyway, as an artist who loves cats as subjects, well done.
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
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I usually don't like art that looks like a photo - I know that sounds crazy. A lot of us work so hard to make a drawing, or using some other medium, that looks almost real, right? So I don't know why I respond that way. But, your work blew me away. I had a black cat, Merlin, who I loved like a family member. You captured this subject so well, and I would love to know how you did the light behind the eyes! Beautiful. We lost our last cat a couple of years ago and for the first time, I am without a cat. Just my dog. Anyway, as an artist who loves cats as subjects, well done.
Comment Written 07-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 07-Jul-2017
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Thanks so much, Lee, for your lovely review. I put several layers of different colours of pastels in the eyes but I have to say that the uploads of pastel paintings often aren't very good - don't know why but it can be very frustrating! I too have always been a cat lover and over the years we've had many. My three grown up children are also cat lovers and all have them in their homes. Suzanne
Comment from cleo85
The details you have drawn are fantastic. I could count the single hair. I know from experience that it is extremely difficult to paint a black animal on a black background, so I can really appreciate what you have done here and the attention you paid to accurate detail. There is a slight glare over the entire drawing. I guess this is happen when you uploaded the drawing. I happened to some of my pictures too. I am not sure what caused it, nor how to fix it.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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The details you have drawn are fantastic. I could count the single hair. I know from experience that it is extremely difficult to paint a black animal on a black background, so I can really appreciate what you have done here and the attention you paid to accurate detail. There is a slight glare over the entire drawing. I guess this is happen when you uploaded the drawing. I happened to some of my pictures too. I am not sure what caused it, nor how to fix it.
Comment Written 06-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Many thanks, Cleo, for your very nice review. Yes, I'm afraid pastels often don't upload very well. Glad you like this one. Suzanne
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You're Most welcome. :o)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
COOL,Suzanne! : )
'Rik' reminds me of several of the black cats I've owned ( and been owned by! ) over the years too and your pastel portrait of 'im looks Great!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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COOL,Suzanne! : )
'Rik' reminds me of several of the black cats I've owned ( and been owned by! ) over the years too and your pastel portrait of 'im looks Great!
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
Comment Written 06-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Many thanks, Sean, for your very nice review. Yes, we've had many black cats over the years - I know in some countries they are considered to be unlucky but not so here! Suzanne
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You're very welcome,Suzanne! I've never gone in for that 'black cats are unlucky' nonsense either!
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Comment from Stringbean
Gorgeous portrait of Rik and
beautifully done in chalk pastels. I love how you created light and shadows and depth in this image. Such incredible art work with your details of the fur, whiskers and those stunning eyes. A creative and talented art work and good memory of your loyal cat. Your background in the black accentuate this piece beautifully. This is outstanding work and thanks for sharing! Congratulations on lst place!
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Gorgeous portrait of Rik and
beautifully done in chalk pastels. I love how you created light and shadows and depth in this image. Such incredible art work with your details of the fur, whiskers and those stunning eyes. A creative and talented art work and good memory of your loyal cat. Your background in the black accentuate this piece beautifully. This is outstanding work and thanks for sharing! Congratulations on lst place!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much for your really lovely review. I'm very pleased you like this. Suzanne
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You are more than welcome Suzanne....beautiful work! Mary Lynn
Comment from Lauren Douglas
What an amazing drawing! Your style is just awesome. The texture of the cat's fur is done beautifully and the depiction of light on the fur and in the eyes is just magical! Awesome job!
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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What an amazing drawing! Your style is just awesome. The texture of the cat's fur is done beautifully and the depiction of light on the fur and in the eyes is just magical! Awesome job!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2017
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Many thanks again, Lauren, for your awesome review and rating. Suzanne
Comment from catmal
excellent suzanne all the details are great eyes are perfect fur excellent wish i had a six,,a well deserved win its a beauty great post thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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excellent suzanne all the details are great eyes are perfect fur excellent wish i had a six,,a well deserved win its a beauty great post thanks for sharing
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Many thanks for your lovely review. I'm very pleased you like this. Suzanne
Comment from ciaobella
A beautiful tribute drawing of your cat. It reminds me of my daughter's cat. Who is very attached to her. Great highlights drawn on it. Congratulations!
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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A beautiful tribute drawing of your cat. It reminds me of my daughter's cat. Who is very attached to her. Great highlights drawn on it. Congratulations!
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Thanks so much for your lovely review. I'm very pleased you like this. Suzanne
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This drawing is very well rendered.Impressive use of black and white. Lovely smooth application of soft pastels. Fineness of the features well drawn. Impressive eyes!The shading is just fine. Overall a very good effort.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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This drawing is very well rendered.Impressive use of black and white. Lovely smooth application of soft pastels. Fineness of the features well drawn. Impressive eyes!The shading is just fine. Overall a very good effort.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Many thanks for your very nice review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne
Comment from El-mundo
A beautiful close up of this well titled photo of your cat Rik - despite the slight blur it is a wonderfully positioned shot and the eyes are incredible; not too much exposure and just the right lighting, in vivid contrast to the expression and colour of his face - a true creature of the night shot!! great work :)
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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A beautiful close up of this well titled photo of your cat Rik - despite the slight blur it is a wonderfully positioned shot and the eyes are incredible; not too much exposure and just the right lighting, in vivid contrast to the expression and colour of his face - a true creature of the night shot!! great work :)
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Many thanks for your great review. The chalk pastels do sometimes create a slight blur. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne
Comment from michiganmike
Congratulations on your well deserved win in this contest. I think the colors are excellent and those penetrating eyes are well are well complimented by the detail in the nose and whiskers.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Congratulations on your well deserved win in this contest. I think the colors are excellent and those penetrating eyes are well are well complimented by the detail in the nose and whiskers.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Thanks so much, Mike, for your lovely review. I'm glad you like this. Suzanne