Reviews from

Broken Beads

my friend's daughter

25 total reviews 
Comment from Natali Holden


Isabelle is adorable! I'm glad you drew this. Just seeing your drawing made me smile. I love how it's a mixture of black and white and color. Wonderful job! Good luck in the contest!
Natali ;)

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    Thank you Natali.
Comment from avmurray


Isabelle is really cute, and I can fully understand that you wanted to make a drawing. I especially like the use of all the pink colors because they offer such a fine contrast to the monochrome. I also like the close and personal approach.

As always this is done paying good attention to all the small details, but for some reason the moth looks a bit strange. Perhaps it is because the upper teeth has a pink tint so that it looks like part of the lips ?

Still a minor issue, because this is such a sweet and well done portrait, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    That's her tongue, not her upper teeth
reply by avmurray on 12-Aug-2017
    I see. Never thought about that. Then it is OK, and you are more than welcome for the review.
Comment from booklotto


It is a virtual 6 and I have none. So cute, soft, funny and full of expression. Love the pink hat! Presented so well, your great! Skin color is supreme. Detail in eyes are spot on. BG black is perfect here. Well done.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    What a wonderful review.
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Comment from GaliaG


A beautiful child, a beautiful photo and an amazing paint

excellent draw of the light on her eyes and her amazing smile

thanks for sharing


 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    Thank you Galia.
Comment from swimmer74


Drawing? Thought it was a photo; real smooth and clear; good lines and technique; good pink and red colors to stand out; nice background brings it all out; thanks for sharing; take care.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    I cant thank you enough for your wonderful review.
Comment from shoregrass


I really like how you add a bit of color to some of your works. You know just where the color will add just the right touch. As usual this has been rendered with such care and precision and captures the essence of your friend's daughter for us to enjoy. Great job.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    Thank you so much for your delightful review.
Comment from Solway Lady


This is so lovely such a cute little girl.Your drawing is first rate as the detail is excellent and you have captured the emotion in her eyes and smile. It has a lot of impact being a tight crop. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    Wow, 6 stars. I am delighted, thank you.
Comment from Paul G.


Linda, your work is totally amazing. I don't know how you draw something that is so lifelike. I thought it WAS a photograph until I saw your name. You are totally amazing.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    Dearest Paul, thank you so much. Especially for the 6 stars.
Comment from Jack Moore


I think that this is an excellent work of art, it almost looks like a photograph and I can see that it is definitely the great work of a true artist, this is really a cute little girl and that is why I think that if I could go higher I would. Keep up the fantastic work and thanks for sharing this great piece of work. JackJr.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    Wow, Jack, thank you so much.
Comment from nature rules


This is beautiful, Linda. I love how you are adding more of your soft shades to accent your drawings. You have such a gentle touch when you create your shapes...no strong lines that draw the attention away from your overall composition. The eyes are gorgeous...such a sweet expression. Your black bg is perfect. I would love to watch your work. You are a master with your pencils. Do you enjoy working with more colors? Thank you for sharing. Always a pleasure.

 Comment Written 10-Aug-2017


reply by the author on 10-Aug-2017
    I should enjoy it, but it's agonizing, as I am a creature of habit. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I truly appreciate them.