Feeling Happy
First time face sketch from within18 total reviews
Comment from Neilnap773
Welcome and congratulations on the introduction you have provided with a nice self portrait.Certainly a happy smiley face and with a bit more tonal control between lights and darks this would have achieved a higher score from myself, good attempt
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reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Welcome and congratulations on the introduction you have provided with a nice self portrait.Certainly a happy smiley face and with a bit more tonal control between lights and darks this would have achieved a higher score from myself, good attempt
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Comment Written 18-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Thank you. Hopefully after I get some learning in I will reach that control. This was my first drawing of a girl from memory. Thank you for your kind review and feedback.
Comment from Denise B
Not bad for a beginner. Hair is well shaped. Good use of line. Symmetry of the face is good. You've started with a difficult subject and done well. Keep practicing. There are many videos on line. One day I'm going to find the time to work on them myself. Portraits are not my thing.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Not bad for a beginner. Hair is well shaped. Good use of line. Symmetry of the face is good. You've started with a difficult subject and done well. Keep practicing. There are many videos on line. One day I'm going to find the time to work on them myself. Portraits are not my thing.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2018
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Thanks Denise
Comment from Stringbean
A nice portrait of this young girls... good expression on her face. Very nice facial proportions with good facial features. I love her smile and those eyes and she does exuberant happiness. Your pencil sketch nicely done with good shading and blending of color. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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A nice portrait of this young girls... good expression on her face. Very nice facial proportions with good facial features. I love her smile and those eyes and she does exuberant happiness. Your pencil sketch nicely done with good shading and blending of color. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much
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Thank you so much
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Thank you so much
Comment from csimmons032
We are very happy to have you here as well and believe me you are already an artist. I would say you did a fantastic job here. The details in the face features are very well done. I like the sweet smile on her face. I really like how you drew her hair. That beautifully curled hair is something I am jealous of lol. Now I have not developed my talents in portrait work yet so am not really the best person to offer advice on this subject right now. The only thing I think I might mention, and this is advice that a teacher gave to me, is to not draw individual lines between the teeth. They said it looks better if you just leave them white across with maybe light shadowing. You can still show off the shape of the teeth through the shadowing in around the mouth. I hope this is helpful and you truly did a wonderful job with this portrait. Thanks for sharing it with us :)
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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We are very happy to have you here as well and believe me you are already an artist. I would say you did a fantastic job here. The details in the face features are very well done. I like the sweet smile on her face. I really like how you drew her hair. That beautifully curled hair is something I am jealous of lol. Now I have not developed my talents in portrait work yet so am not really the best person to offer advice on this subject right now. The only thing I think I might mention, and this is advice that a teacher gave to me, is to not draw individual lines between the teeth. They said it looks better if you just leave them white across with maybe light shadowing. You can still show off the shape of the teeth through the shadowing in around the mouth. I hope this is helpful and you truly did a wonderful job with this portrait. Thanks for sharing it with us :)
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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Wow thank you so much for your tips. I love when people give some help. Thanks for your kind review as well
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Wow thank you so much for your tips. I love when people give some help. Thanks for your kind review as well
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Wow thank you so much for your tips. I love when people give some help. Thanks for your kind review as well
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You are very welcome :) I am glad that I could be helpful to you :)
Comment from jesuel
What a great sketch the shading is really well done I love how you have rendered her smile she is infectious and everything is in proportion beautiful work here
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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What a great sketch the shading is really well done I love how you have rendered her smile she is infectious and everything is in proportion beautiful work here
Comment Written 17-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2018
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Thank you so much
Comment from Beautyobserver
I think that you are on the right path. This is a great first portrait drawing. There are a lot of free resources on how to draw. That is how I learned to draw. You are brave to do this and I encourage you to practice a lot. You will get better as you learn new techniques. I'm really glad to see that you did this. My memory drawing just from my mind and not a reference photo was horrible, but I learned from it. You are on the right track and keep it up. I'm proud of you.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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I think that you are on the right path. This is a great first portrait drawing. There are a lot of free resources on how to draw. That is how I learned to draw. You are brave to do this and I encourage you to practice a lot. You will get better as you learn new techniques. I'm really glad to see that you did this. My memory drawing just from my mind and not a reference photo was horrible, but I learned from it. You are on the right track and keep it up. I'm proud of you.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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Awh thank you so much for all your encouraging comments. I will definitely keep drawing. I have so much determination right now so I have to keep trying for my sake. I just love it. I really appreciate people like you. :)
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Awh thank you so much for all your encouraging comments. I will definitely keep drawing. I have so much determination right now so I have to keep trying for my sake. I just love it. I really appreciate people like you. :)
Comment from DawnIrene
I have never been able to sketch a face so the only thing I can say about thia is you have done a great job! You captured the smile wonderfully and I say continue to learn as you will do great!
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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I have never been able to sketch a face so the only thing I can say about thia is you have done a great job! You captured the smile wonderfully and I say continue to learn as you will do great!
Comment Written 14-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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Thank you Dawn. I really appreciate your encouragement
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Thank you Dawn. I really appreciate your encouragement
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My pleasure!
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
You have the talent & skills in sketching!
An impressive artwork rendition.
Simple creation with carefree informal strokes & textures.
Good compositional style.
Just make some "fine tuning"
In rendering the eyelashes & hair strands...
I know this seems a hurriedly done or quickie sketch but I know this is easier seen than done! I'm also a frustrated painter because I don't have the patience, perseverance & determination of a conscientious portraitist.
I want it done in one sitting session! LoL!
Great overall impact!
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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You have the talent & skills in sketching!
An impressive artwork rendition.
Simple creation with carefree informal strokes & textures.
Good compositional style.
Just make some "fine tuning"
In rendering the eyelashes & hair strands...
I know this seems a hurriedly done or quickie sketch but I know this is easier seen than done! I'm also a frustrated painter because I don't have the patience, perseverance & determination of a conscientious portraitist.
I want it done in one sitting session! LoL!
Great overall impact!
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 14-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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Wow it?s like you know me so well. Yes I wanted it done and rushed through this. Thanks my friend for your amazing review and observation of my current technique. Thanks for your tips as well. :)
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Comment from Monica Morrell
This drawing is really well done. Great shading techniques used throughout the piece. You have definitely captured a "happy " expression. Great job on the hair and her eyes appear to sparkle.
Well done!
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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This drawing is really well done. Great shading techniques used throughout the piece. You have definitely captured a "happy " expression. Great job on the hair and her eyes appear to sparkle.
Well done!
Comment Written 14-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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Thank you Monica
Comment from Arctic Artist
Wow! Keep it up! You are an artist. That's pretty good for just drawing from memory. The hair has good flow, the eyes say "Look at me!" And her smile, she looks happy. Really nice. Don't give up! I want to see more.. ;)
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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Wow! Keep it up! You are an artist. That's pretty good for just drawing from memory. The hair has good flow, the eyes say "Look at me!" And her smile, she looks happy. Really nice. Don't give up! I want to see more.. ;)
Comment Written 14-Mar-2018
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
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Thank you oh my gosh this makes me so happy
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Your welcome. You do have talent. Don't give up. If you're new to drawing, try getting some blending sticks. You can find them at art store or Wal-Mart. They're really fun to use and makes shading easy and fun. I'm not sure the name they call them I want to say tortillions. I don't know why but they are fun to use. They got all different sizes.
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Thank you that?s awesome. I?m going to go check that out this weekend.