Reviews from

Feeling Happy

First time face sketch from within

18 total reviews 
Comment from GaliaG


Nice draw, good paint of her eyes and facial impression

good technique, composition and presentation

a pleasure to view
thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 14-Mar-2018
    Thank you Galia
Comment from Sange


Well I am not one who draws or paints...I know cameras so I leave my pencil in a drawer!
Linda, trust artists like Linda Bickson, Raoul, Jesuel and MKflood to mention a few to give you the best critiques and guidance.
For the first go at it I think you did a fine job portraying happiness. Her eyes and smile say it all.
We all start out the same...the journey is about learning and growing in your work.
Nice piece...yes.. continue to draw.;)

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2018
    Thank you so much. Thanks for your great advis on who to trust. All of which said I did a great job and that I am a true artist. It surely made my day.
Comment from David Ruhl


Like you, I too have always wished I could draw well (or sing, or dance, or a lot of other things - haha!). You definitely have talent - a lot more than I could hope for, and this piece proves it. Your shading is very good, and you succeeded wonderfully in expressing your joy in the eyes and smile. The hair is also very good. You should be very proud of this!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2018
    Thank you very much. You know they say your worse critic is yourself. I guess I am my worse critic. ;)
Comment from Linda Bickston


Linda, I love this picture. The happiness is in the eyes and the smile. You have done a beautiful job drawing this endearing picture. The blending is quite good.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
    Wow thank you so much Linda. This means a lot.
Comment from Raoul D'Harmental


Hi Linda

This is an excellent piece of art especially because it is from memory. Wow. You should keep up with the drawing - you've got a gift! R

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
    Thank you very much
Comment from alaskapat


WOW! You drew this and actually wonder if you are an artist? This is incredible , it really is, she is a beautiful woman with a great smile, she has beautiful expressive eyes and long wavy hair, the details are very well applied and I am very very impressed! Yes, you have a gift , this proves it!

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
    Thank you so much. Wow. I thought I would be criticized. Thank you so much
reply by alaskapat on 09-Mar-2018
    I feel that way too when I submit my work, so I understand , I think that is kind of a common feeling , you definitely had no reason to feel that way though!
Comment from ABG Photography


Seriously! Are you kidding? You are very talented and definitely a good artist. What a beautiful, realistic image portrayed here. So much happiness and joy shown in the eyes and the smile. Your shadowing is well placed giving the portrait dimensionality. I love the flow of the curls in the hair and how it cascades over the unseen yet suggested line of the shoulder. Beautiful portrait on its way to a beautiful composition.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
    Wow thank you so much. you made my day. I was so worried to look at the review, I was squinting and peeking out to see if it was good. Lol. Oh my gosh, I am overwhelmed by your comments and rating. Wow. Be still my heart.
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
    Wow thank you so much. you made my day. I was so worried to look at the review, I was squinting and peeking out to see if it was good. Lol. Oh my gosh, I am overwhelmed by your comments and rating. Wow. Be still my heart.
reply by ABG Photography on 09-Mar-2018
    You're welcome and I meant every word. Aimee
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
    Thx Aimee.
Comment from dalebraatz


A wonderful portrait of a beautiful young lady, like the happy felling I get from this work of art, very good details and depth and textures, just can't stop looking at those eyes, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

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 Comment Written 09-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2018
    Thank you Dale. Your comments mean a lot to me.
reply by dalebraatz on 09-Mar-2018
    My pleasure