Renaissance girl
Pastel13 total reviews
Comment from Envision
I like your work on the light in this drawing. The skin tones and body shape are done really well. There is a nice amount of texture and the work you did on her hair is very nice. Great facial features too.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2018
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I like your work on the light in this drawing. The skin tones and body shape are done really well. There is a nice amount of texture and the work you did on her hair is very nice. Great facial features too.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2018
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Thank you so very very much
Comment from artbandit19
I love your use of color and form in this piece. The red dress really caught my eye. The pose you chose for the model is quite expressive. Beautiful work.
reply by the author on 17-May-2018
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I love your use of color and form in this piece. The red dress really caught my eye. The pose you chose for the model is quite expressive. Beautiful work.
Comment Written 16-May-2018
reply by the author on 17-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much
Comment from dalebraatz
A wonderful work of art of this young lady, really like the details and depth you have created with colors and your talent, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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A wonderful work of art of this young lady, really like the details and depth you have created with colors and your talent, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much
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Your welcome
Comment from Saasha Sarin1
I love how you've depicted the pain and agony of the girl . It is so real . The way you've rendered the dress and her body parts is also amazing . The art piece is amazing and makes you wonder what is the reason for the girls sadness . The piece engages you which is very good . It was a pleasure looking at it
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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I love how you've depicted the pain and agony of the girl . It is so real . The way you've rendered the dress and her body parts is also amazing . The art piece is amazing and makes you wonder what is the reason for the girls sadness . The piece engages you which is very good . It was a pleasure looking at it
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much
Comment from suzannethompson2
I love the subtle colours you used in this lovely pastel painting, James and like the way you show the different between different textures of hair, skin and clothing. I like the pose of the model. Very good blending of pastels. The background works very well. Lovely composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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I love the subtle colours you used in this lovely pastel painting, James and like the way you show the different between different textures of hair, skin and clothing. I like the pose of the model. Very good blending of pastels. The background works very well. Lovely composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 15-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much
Comment from Monica Morrell
Gorgeous amazing art. Really splendidly accomplished! Great proportions. Wonderful color harmony. Very tastefully created.
Great expression.
Really lovely pastel art!
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Gorgeous amazing art. Really splendidly accomplished! Great proportions. Wonderful color harmony. Very tastefully created.
Great expression.
Really lovely pastel art!
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much it means a lot that you like her once again thank you so very very mucb
Comment from ArtistCharles
Interesting piece. Fairly classic pose but you have created a lot of interest in the shot. The red dress accented by her blonde hair brings us into the image. The background adds to the image without being distracting. Her over the shoulder look helps bring out her beauty. Your technique with the medium works well here. Well conceived and executed.
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Interesting piece. Fairly classic pose but you have created a lot of interest in the shot. The red dress accented by her blonde hair brings us into the image. The background adds to the image without being distracting. Her over the shoulder look helps bring out her beauty. Your technique with the medium works well here. Well conceived and executed.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 15-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much
Comment from nature rules
Simply amazing... I have always been impressed with your proportions in the human body. This is no exception. But this one is fascinating me because of the black artboard. I know nothing about it and how you control the opacity of your pastels. But I am guessing that you are amazing enough to use the black board to shadow and texture your work in skin, hair, background... etc. I am fascinated by the black spots you have used in order to achieve that depth in your image. And that means you are in control of how you lay down your pastels... right?
The hair is amazing... do you sharpen your pastels in order to achieve those very fine tendrils of hair?
As a whole...I love the light you have brought from the upper left corner vs the metallic gray in the right. You are so good at mixing hard and dramatic lines, colors and shading in your image with the soft ones....such as the hair.
I am so pleased you are still sharing your work with us here on FAR. I have just read your profile again...does it need updated? Have you made it to Italy yet? If not...someone is missing the boat! Your work is all yours... no one can match it. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Simply amazing... I have always been impressed with your proportions in the human body. This is no exception. But this one is fascinating me because of the black artboard. I know nothing about it and how you control the opacity of your pastels. But I am guessing that you are amazing enough to use the black board to shadow and texture your work in skin, hair, background... etc. I am fascinated by the black spots you have used in order to achieve that depth in your image. And that means you are in control of how you lay down your pastels... right?
The hair is amazing... do you sharpen your pastels in order to achieve those very fine tendrils of hair?
As a whole...I love the light you have brought from the upper left corner vs the metallic gray in the right. You are so good at mixing hard and dramatic lines, colors and shading in your image with the soft ones....such as the hair.
I am so pleased you are still sharing your work with us here on FAR. I have just read your profile again...does it need updated? Have you made it to Italy yet? If not...someone is missing the boat! Your work is all yours... no one can match it. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much i use the color of the artboard and then I build from there I use both pastel pencils and chalk pastels the chalk pastel creat the brightness of the light while the pastel pencils give you fine lines I haven?t made it to Italy money is the issue but I?m working on a large painting 38x48 I?m still designing it once again thank you so very very much
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You are most welcome, James.. Thank you for the time spent in explaining your process and tools. And best of luck in achieving your dream. I think you can! ~Becky
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,James!
She looks great,my friend! : )
I'm liking the way that all the coloration 'works' in this one in fact!
It's eye catching and distinctive and lots of fun to look at! : )
~Sean
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Cool,James!
She looks great,my friend! : )
I'm liking the way that all the coloration 'works' in this one in fact!
It's eye catching and distinctive and lots of fun to look at! : )
~Sean
Comment Written 13-May-2018
reply by the author on 14-May-2018
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Thank you so very very much sean
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You're welcome,James! : )
Comment from Linda Wetzel
Your creation of light in this painting is terrific. The reflected light on her skin tones creates a soft sensual feel to the image. The folds in her garment and her hair are expertly rendered. I really like this series that you have created on the black art board.
reply by the author on 13-May-2018
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Your creation of light in this painting is terrific. The reflected light on her skin tones creates a soft sensual feel to the image. The folds in her garment and her hair are expertly rendered. I really like this series that you have created on the black art board.
Comment Written 13-May-2018
reply by the author on 13-May-2018
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Thank you so very very mucb
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My pleasure.