Reviews from

The violinist 3

Pastel on pastel paper

10 total reviews 
Comment from VMarguarite


This is a superb musician/violinist portrait artwork created by your gifted artistic prowess. I can personally identify with your art here because I played the violin long ago when I was in elementary school and in junior high school- I played violin in the schools' orchestras. I switched to playing the clarinet in high school because string instruments were not provided. You brilliantly capture the musician's concentrated immersion in playing her violin with utmost musical expertise. The light coming from the window softly highlights her perfect position as she plays the violin.

VMarguarite :)

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 12-Aug-2021
    Thank you so very very much
reply by VMarguarite on 13-Aug-2021
    You're very welcome.
Comment from cleo85


The girl looks very young, like a child approaching adolescence, but she seems to be an accomplished musician already. The lighting from the right emphasizes her pose and face expression. I enjoy your attention to realistic detail. Proportions and perspective are correct. The shading is perfect. That the paper texture shows through the pastels ids interesting. The girl is well placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 27-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very very much I am truly humbled once again thank you
Comment from Artgirl2002


You have a great command over using pastels! I like the perspective, the composition, and the highlights are in all the right places. The darkness of the background adds a very dramatic effect. Great job!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from alaskapat


She reminds me of my granddaughter who plays the violin.
I like her long dark hair and her side profile pose.
She is well rendered with accurate shape and structure. Well shown light and shadows, I like that her eyes are closed.
Well presented!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very much
Comment from liseworks


Your very good with pastels, I like this medium but I could never do something like this, love that the colours are all the same, the musician looks like she is really into the music, lovely to look at

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from MKFlood


darn! you got my last 6 and im fresh out! BUMMER!! this is so cool. the facial expression is excellent. the body form and language is excellent. the instruments form is excellent as well. the details is excellent. the depth is excellent. the shading is excellent. the creation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall(clapping)

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very very much mark
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of that young lady playing her violin. Like her pose and concentrated look. Shades and tones are good. Nicely drawn!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Renate-Bertodi


a lovely pastel of a young woman playing violin. Much hinted at, but the violin is beautifully drawn and the perfection as it tails away is noteworthy.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very much once again thank you so very very
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,James!
The perspective looks 'Five By' to me,buddy!
The entire drawing looks great as far as I'm concerned!
It's smooth and colorful and your representation of the lighting and the shadows is wonderful!
~Sean

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    thank you so very much Sean
reply by Sean T Phelan on 26-Jul-2021
    Absolutely,James!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Professional pastel work with bits of pastel paper woven without or showing, it seems, or a color showing through. Great composition and pastel work. Realistic! Almost like it is on canvas, that type of texture in areas. Really like it.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 26-Jul-2021
    thank you so very very much
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 26-Jul-2021
    You are so welcome and draw so beautifully.
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 26-Jul-2021
    Welcome. Such excellent work you do.