Comment from IndianSummer
Oh, my goodness! What a work! A lot of time but it worth to spend it for such a nice creature :) Is he from Jurassic Park? :) I like that film so I like this picture so much! Thank you.

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Thanks. It didn't really take that long compared to some other drawings of mine, but yes, I feel like it's well worth it.
He could be a retired extra from Jurassic Park! You never know!
Thanks again!

Comment from Dangyr
Technically excellent! I love the subject matter and the representation. I thought you could have used some more dramatic shading, some parts are a little washed out. I feel a little silly being critical, though, with a piece that is both seething talent and fun to look at.

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Like what parts? It's ok. Don't feel silly. Let me know what you think, but please be specific so I know what to work on and how to improve. I always welcome critiques. Thanks.

Comment from RUDOLPH
AAAAAAAAAA'S ALL THE WAY FOR THIS ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!..... IT'S GOOD TO SEE SOME REAL TALENT OUT THERE....AN INTERESTING SUBJECT AND VERY GOOD QUAILITY OF WORKMANSHIP M,AKE THIS AN ARTIST TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON... GOOD USE OF SHADOWS AND LIGHT AS WELL AS TEXTURES ON THIS PENCIL DRAWING....

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Wow! That's SOME ENTHUSIASM! Thank-you so, so much. You bring a smile to my face! :D

Comment from SE-Rious
very well done . Drawing from photos can be a tedius and difficult thing to do .but you have accomplished it well.i really like the area where the skin has been shed.

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Thanks. I was debating whether or not to keep that in, but I have to stick to what is real. I think it gives him character.

Comment from Malach
Vey well done. You have acheived a degree of realiims that is photo realistic . . very impressive. This is stupid, but I would like to possible see a little siena color modelled in it, but that is just a personal prefernce. Well done.

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Hmmm... That would look nice, wouldn't it? I have seen it with a little green tone to it, and that looked SO cool, but yeah, I have to totally agree. Thanks.

Comment from mysharonany
I have to say. .I don't have much of an eye for drawings as I am not particularly talented in that area. .. but this is amazing. It almost looks like a black and white photo. I can't believe it only took 4 hours. GREAT JOB!!

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Thank-you. Yes, this one didn't take that long because I used a lot of overall blending and then just erased in the hilights. I was done in a couple days. I really appreciate the review.

Comment from Cilla
Five Stars, Amazing work, its just great everything, specially the head and tale are great. I just like a little more space around the head. Thanx for sharing this one. Perfect. Cilla

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Thank-you. There is space in the original, but I took a photo of it scanned and had to crop out the matte. The photo was a little crooked, so it ended up cropping too close. At least nothing got cut off! LoL. Thanks again.

Comment from Diane
This a wonderful piece. You have talent. It is very impressive. What kind of paper did you use? Good technique. The background works very well. You are right the shading makes the drawing "pop". Detail is "wow".

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

I use "Bristol" paper designed for pencil/charcoal/dry meduim work. It's pretty thick paper, more like poster board, so it will last longer and withstand humidity/temperature changes better, and it shouildn't discolor as it ages. There is a smooth kind and a textured kind available, and I chose the textured. Hope that helps. Thank-you for the sweet compliments!

Comment from Pepita
A big project I like them.
Beacuse of the artists big love to create,and dont leave it.
Beacuse of the hard work.
I gratulate you to you high level in art class.
Love the drawing,your felling to get it right in angeles and nuance.
dharma

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Thank-you, dharma. I'm so happy that you like it.

Comment from Tracymax
I am gelous about your skills: I would never be able to draw like this.
The lizard looks absolutely real and well proportioned

 Comment Written 14-May-2004

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reply by the author on 14-May-2004

Thank-you. I know how you feel. I wish I could sing, but I can't carry a tune in a bucket! Don't be jealous, though. Everyone is given a special talent/gift/quality to use in this world. The grass is always greener on the other side...Right? LoL. Best wishes always. Thanks again.