Comment from ArtisticChick
She is beautiful. What a lovely pose, and a very proud, happy looking dog. You, again, captured such wonderful detail. Most importantly you capture the windows to the soul. The eyes often tell all there is to know. You do such wonderful work.

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Feb-2023

Thanks so much! I've always felt that the eyes are probably one of the most important parts to try and get right. They can make or break a portrait if you screw them up, lol.

Comment from TDtraditionalart
This should have won first place in my opinion!! The skill that it takes to create this much depth and soft texture with pencil is far greater than the other "winners"! Great expression on this little guy!! Well done!

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Jan-2023

Thanks so much!

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Congratulations on your win in the pets' art contest. This is so realistic. I like it better than all the others, even mine. Did you use pencil or what medium? Actually deserve a "6".

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 09-Jan-2023

Thank you! Yes, it was done in graphite pencil. She belonged to a friend of mine, and was her little baby for close to seventeen years I believe.

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 11-Jan-2023

Welcome, artist. How kind to draw this for the friend; outstanding work.

Comment from Way West
A very talented work you have created, it is lovely! The beautiful texturing throughout is stunning and this dog seems very real! An impressive artwork, best wishes for the contest!

 Comment Written 25-May-2022

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reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks so much!

Comment from Ray Gordon
This is a very well proportioned visage of a dog. This fine rendering is probably done in pencil. The visible eye has nice shading and highlights. very nicely done. Ray

 Comment Written 25-May-2022

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reply by the author on 26-May-2022

Thanks! Yes, graphite pencil.