Queen of Soul R.I.P.
Tribute to the Queen of Soul.11 total reviews
Comment from SandraInSpain
This is stunning. It's both ethereal and lifelike at the same time. Great use of light and shade, and I love the colours you've used. A worthy tribute to musical royalty.
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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This is stunning. It's both ethereal and lifelike at the same time. Great use of light and shade, and I love the colours you've used. A worthy tribute to musical royalty.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 23-Sep-2018
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Thank you so much much for your review of my work SandrainSpain. I was careful to use the right colors and tone to convey the warmth and depth of Aretha's character. The proper shading also helped give the portrait a realistic look. Thanks again for for your review.
Comment from vicky osley
Really nice pencil drawing and a great tribute to the queen of soul!. So well done on everything especially her eyes. She does look like a pageant queen here! cool love it!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Really nice pencil drawing and a great tribute to the queen of soul!. So well done on everything especially her eyes. She does look like a pageant queen here! cool love it!
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Thank you so much for your review Vicky. There was a lot of warmth and strength that shone through in Aretha's face. By paying attention to detail and by using color, tone and shading I believe I captured some of her essence. Thanks again for your review .
Comment from MKFlood
Excellent tribute. The facial expression is excellent. The details is excellent. The shading is excellent. The depth is great. The blend of colors is excellent. The creation is well balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Very creative and awesome work overall. (Clapping)
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Excellent tribute. The facial expression is excellent. The details is excellent. The shading is excellent. The depth is great. The blend of colors is excellent. The creation is well balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Very creative and awesome work overall. (Clapping)
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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MKFlood. Thank you so much for your review of my work. I tried to capture every detail and nuance of the legend. I feel my use of color, tone and shading helped me do that. Thanks again for your review.
Comment from Melyuki
Hi Artbandit thank you for sharing this awesome portrait of the very great and amazing singer of soul, Aretha Franklin. I would so love to send you 6 stars for this work of art, but sadly am unable to do so. What a wonderful tribute to a woman whose voice has been a privilege to listen to for many many years. I love the detail used to render her facial features.. Clever use of shading to convey her finer facial characteristics.. most especially around her cheeks and jaw line. the use of deeper tones has really brought out her inner soulful appearance that shines from within. Beautifully rendered with her lips slightly pursed as she so often held them. giving her a pensive and deep emotional joy. Her eyes have been nicely rendered and reflect her personality even further.. as she gazes contently at something within her vision. You have rendered her flowing hair nicely using highlighted tones to accentuate the gentle waves that hang loosely about her shoulders.. great use of blended colours to achieve a three dimensional value and great texture in her hair that so gracefully lines her face.. Love the crown placed upon her head.. a lovely inclusion and so befitting to such an icon in the music of soul. her skin tones around her neckline and chest are effective.. giving her a soft appeal in the mind's eye. I love the addition of her white clothing apparel that just sets off this beautiful portrait and helps make her beaming face pop. the pendant earings are a lovely touch and add to her appeal and beauty.. You have truly captured great likeness to a younger Aretha and through excellent pencilling, have managed to allow her inner soul to come forth in this awesome portrait. nice background tones to compliment your portrait of Aretha. Thank you for sharing such a vibrant and spirited music icon through your fantastic artwork. It has been a real joy and an absolute treasure to review Aretha Franklin in all her glory .. To the Queen of Soul.. may you rest peacefully as your music lives on in the lives of us all. cheers mel
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Hi Artbandit thank you for sharing this awesome portrait of the very great and amazing singer of soul, Aretha Franklin. I would so love to send you 6 stars for this work of art, but sadly am unable to do so. What a wonderful tribute to a woman whose voice has been a privilege to listen to for many many years. I love the detail used to render her facial features.. Clever use of shading to convey her finer facial characteristics.. most especially around her cheeks and jaw line. the use of deeper tones has really brought out her inner soulful appearance that shines from within. Beautifully rendered with her lips slightly pursed as she so often held them. giving her a pensive and deep emotional joy. Her eyes have been nicely rendered and reflect her personality even further.. as she gazes contently at something within her vision. You have rendered her flowing hair nicely using highlighted tones to accentuate the gentle waves that hang loosely about her shoulders.. great use of blended colours to achieve a three dimensional value and great texture in her hair that so gracefully lines her face.. Love the crown placed upon her head.. a lovely inclusion and so befitting to such an icon in the music of soul. her skin tones around her neckline and chest are effective.. giving her a soft appeal in the mind's eye. I love the addition of her white clothing apparel that just sets off this beautiful portrait and helps make her beaming face pop. the pendant earings are a lovely touch and add to her appeal and beauty.. You have truly captured great likeness to a younger Aretha and through excellent pencilling, have managed to allow her inner soul to come forth in this awesome portrait. nice background tones to compliment your portrait of Aretha. Thank you for sharing such a vibrant and spirited music icon through your fantastic artwork. It has been a real joy and an absolute treasure to review Aretha Franklin in all her glory .. To the Queen of Soul.. may you rest peacefully as your music lives on in the lives of us all. cheers mel
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Melyuki. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my work. You took the time to notice all the details I put into it. I wanted to render the likeness and essence of the legend and I feel used color, tone and shading in such a way that I achieved that. Thanks again for your review.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
I love the fine rendering of the portrait of the much loved singer unfortunately snatched by Fate in her prime.Lovely smooth lines. Fineness of the features well drawn.The shading is just fine. Overall a very good effort.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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I love the fine rendering of the portrait of the much loved singer unfortunately snatched by Fate in her prime.Lovely smooth lines. Fineness of the features well drawn.The shading is just fine. Overall a very good effort.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Yes she gone but not forgotten. She meant so much to so many. Her legacy lives on. Thanks for your review of my work.
Comment from GaliaG
yes, she was really a very special lady, love her singing
excellent paint of her facial expression
a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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yes, she was really a very special lady, love her singing
excellent paint of her facial expression
a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Thank you so much for your review GallaG. It took me some time and thought in order to capture the essence of the legend and icon. I hope I did Aretha justice. Thanks again for your review .
Comment from Daphne Oberon
I am sure she would be honored by this tribute. This is a very professional sketch with a lot of soul also conveyed by the expression and attitude! My admiration! Daphne Oberon
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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I am sure she would be honored by this tribute. This is a very professional sketch with a lot of soul also conveyed by the expression and attitude! My admiration! Daphne Oberon
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Thank you Daphne for your review of this portrait. I tried to capture the essence of the legend and feel that I was successful at doing just that. Thanks again for your review .
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A virtual Bonus 6* rating!
Great tribute portrait with well thought out compositional strokes!
An artistic rendition.
Exquisite image.
Impeccable presentation.
Monochromatic colors.
Fine facial features & smooth textures.
Excellent details.
Impressive pose.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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A virtual Bonus 6* rating!
Great tribute portrait with well thought out compositional strokes!
An artistic rendition.
Exquisite image.
Impeccable presentation.
Monochromatic colors.
Fine facial features & smooth textures.
Excellent details.
Impressive pose.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 22-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2018
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Thanks so much for your review. I used color, tone and shading to capture the essence of Aretha. I feel I achieved this. Thank you again for your review.
Comment from iPhone7
What a great tribute to a great lady. I remember her from when she started and saw her grow as an artist and a person. She will me missed but Never forgotten. Excellent drawing of her as it does her such justice. Very well done Artistbandit19 ~ Steve
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2018
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What a great tribute to a great lady. I remember her from when she started and saw her grow as an artist and a person. She will me missed but Never forgotten. Excellent drawing of her as it does her such justice. Very well done Artistbandit19 ~ Steve
Comment Written 21-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2018
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I am glad you enjoyed the portrait. I tried to convey Aretha's warmth and strength. I was careful in my use of tone, color and shading to achieve this. Thank you so much for your review.
Comment from alaskapat
Wow! Wonderful initial impact! You have created am amazing likeness of the queen of soul! I am impressed as I view the details , colors and tones. It's a beautiful expression on Aretha's face and I love that you placed a gold crown on her head! Very well rendered and a pleasure to view! Beautiful work!
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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2018
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Wow! Wonderful initial impact! You have created am amazing likeness of the queen of soul! I am impressed as I view the details , colors and tones. It's a beautiful expression on Aretha's face and I love that you placed a gold crown on her head! Very well rendered and a pleasure to view! Beautiful work!
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2018
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2018
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Thanks for reviewing my work. It was my intention to bring out the spirit of Aretha and I feel I was successful at doing so. Through this portrait think I captured the reason I and so many others connected with her. Color, shade and tone helped me do this. Thanks again for your review.
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