Reviews from

Madison (Bear)

Bulldog portrait

17 total reviews 
Comment from Starwello


This is an absolutely stunning piece. You paid amazing attention to detail and your talent truly shows here. I genuinely thought this was a photo at first glance. The only tell tale sign that it isn't is the empty background, which I love. I also love that the edges are not too defined

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
    Thanks so much for your kind review!
Comment from bpellephoto


Wow this piece is fabulous. Who couldn't love a mug like this?

I can draw. Well, let's call it that. I can trace lines on a paper and it will be good enough to serve the purpose.

What I can't do takes talent the like of which is so exquisitely on display with this magnificent portrait.

I look at this an I see emotion, character and a loyalty that only dogs have. You have captured all this and much more.

I think I'm looking at a contest winner... Bob

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
    Thanks so much for commenting Bob! I had a great reference photo to work from in this case, and that makes a world of difference.
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a good view of that droopy looking dog. Textures, details and tones are good. Well drawn and good luck!




 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
    Thanks!
Comment from cakemp55


Wow, what an amazing black and white traditional art work of Madison the Bulldog. (it looks as good as a photograph!) Excellent details and rendering in black and white. You have really given personality to Madison. All the best in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
    Thanks very much!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This graphite portrait of a dog is an exquisite work that captures the essence of canine grace with every stroke. Your skillful rendering brings life to the paper, making this portrait a celebration of loyalty and affection.Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
    Thank you!
Comment from Ray Gordon


Very nice rendering of a bulldogs head. You were able to replicate the white fur nicely. You do very nice work with graphite pencil on paper. The best of luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2023
    Thank you!
Comment from avmurray


Madison looks really cute, and I especially like how well you have brought out the fine textures and softness of the fur.

I also like the all white background, because it has turned this drawing almost into a low key photo. Needless to say that you have paid a very good attention to details.

The format and framing is perfect. I think this is a lovely and well done drawing, and I wish you luck with the contest.

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 Comment Written 20-Jul-2023


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2023
    Thanks so much!
reply by avmurray on 25-Jul-2023
    You are more than welcome.