Reviews from

Going Hollywood

Lights, cameras, Hollywood!

14 total reviews 
Comment from Kelly Kiley


wow! this one looks so much like him!! you are very, very talented!! love the Hollywood sign and the spotlights in the back ground!! Love it!! great work of art!

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2019
    Thanks for your awesome review of my work.
reply by Kelly Kiley on 27-Oct-2019
    your welcome!!
Comment from Neilnap773


Very recognisable as Leonardo and to be honest I think it is the eyes that pull it together.There is noticeably good use of shading to bring a little depth to the sketch

 Comment Written 25-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 26-Oct-2019
    Thank you so much for your awesome review.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


This is a recent portrait where he looks matured already but still retain his matinee idol looks!

Nice resemblance against an iconic backdrop.

He has a coarse mustache in real life...

This is easier reviewed than done...;-))
(I'm a frustrated portrait artist...)

Harmonious colors.
Meticulous attention to details...

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
    I think Leonardo DiCaprio represents a bit of old Hollywood in our modern times. When I painted this portrait I wanted to present the subject and background as more than just objects but as an ideal. Thanks for your generous review.
Comment from Sange


I like the vintage style of the background with the lights and Famous Hollywood sign.
You did a fine job on Leo with his Gorgeous blue eyes and signature smile.
Nice work and best of luck ;)

 Comment Written 23-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
    I think Leonardo DiCaprio represents a bit of old Hollywood in our modern times. When I painted this portrait I chose to portray the subject and background as not only as objects but as an ideal. Thank you so much for your awesome review.
reply by Sange on 25-Oct-2019
    I agree =)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


One of my all time fav Hollywood actors! This coloured pencil drawing is very well rendered. Lovely smooth lines. Fineness of the features well drawn.The shading is just fine. Overall a very good effort. Good luck!

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 19-Oct-2019
    DiCaprio is one of my favorite actors as well. I thought it would be cool to represent his likeness in a portrait. I also thought it would be fun use the iconic Hollywood sign as a backdrop. It lent a sense of wonder and surrealism to the piece. Thank you so much for your awesome review, five star rating and well wishes for the contest.
Comment from Darth Chelios


I'm super impressed at your flawless display of the magnificent capabilities that colored pencil offer. This honestly does look like a painting. Your shading and details are remarkable! Well done!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
    When creating this piece I wanted to give the viewer the feeling of a painting. My use of color and shading helped me do this. Thanks for your awesome review and five star rating.
Comment from alaskapat


Very well created likeness! Good facial shape and structure, well defined facial features and skin characteristics, you bring him to life with your creation of his eyes! Well presented on the Hollywood background. Awesome piece! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
    Paying attention to details (i.e. eyes, facial expression, clothing texture and jewelry) helped me capture the essence of the subject matter depicted in this portrait. As usual, thank you so much for your generous review, rating and well wishes in the contest.
Comment from Brendaartwork18


Its a good likeness. Realistic cokour pallet. Clothing details and jewemry well done suoer expression. Ckever work on the eyes. Innoative back ground. Should do well. Good luck

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
    When creating this piece it was very important to me to use the correct color scheme and proper shading to achieve a realistic and surreal look. Thank you so much for your great review, five star rating and well wishes in the contest.
Comment from GaliaG


Excellent portrait

good technique, creativity and initial impact

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
    Thank you so much for your great review and five star rating. It's greatly appreciated.
Comment from Linda Wetzel


Your likeness of this star is clearly recognizable. Your detail work with the pencils is just superb as there is excellent dimension to his facial planes. Your shadows and highlights are excellent. I like how transparent your light beams are. The jacket looks as though it is made of green velvet. The details on the necklace and the plaid shirt are very well rendered. Excellent entry!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 18-Oct-2019
    When creating this piece I was trying to portray a sense of the ethereal. Thank you so much for your generous review and five star rating.
reply by Linda Wetzel on 18-Oct-2019
    My pleasure.