Comment from CorbyLinda
Great job and congrats on your 2nd place win.

You did an awesome job in creating this in pastel. Absolutely amazing.

You should enter this in an international art contest!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words Linda!

reply by CorbyLinda on 29-Oct-2022

You are welcome

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
This is lovely work done in pastels. The trumpet is realistic as are his fingers and mostly the whole scene. Well done in pastels. Yes, I, too imagine and can almost hear that music although I never heard him, unfortunately, as a child.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022

Thanks so much for your lovely review Glena! Sorry this is so late but I?ve been away.

Comment from Zilyram
An excellent portrait of the musician. Love the cheeks being full as he gathers air to blow the trumpet. Colors used are great and you have captured the concentration and feeling of the player well.

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022

Thanks so much for your very kind review! (Sorry this is so late but I?ve been away).

Comment from TDtraditionalart
Beautifully done!!! Your artwork is well composed and placed within the frame. You create great depth with your shading and use of colour. The wrinkles in the fabric are well drawn. His expression and facial are proportionate and effective. You captured the reflected light in his instrument with mastery. Well done!! If I had a six I would give it to you. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022

Thanks so much for your lovely review Tracy! I?m sorry this is so late but I was away.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
I can remember hearing this guy's music way back in the nineteen fifties,Jan!
But then-he was really popular for a good long time!
That's a very good looking pastel portrait of him,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022

Thanks so much Sean! I really appreciate your kind review! ( Sorry this is so late but I?ve been away.)

reply by Sean T Phelan on 29-Oct-2022

No worries,Jan!
You're very welcome,my friend! : D

Comment from supergold
a very good entry Janice to the "I can almost hear photo contest" and you might be jealous when I tell you that during a trip to New Orleans about 50 years ago, i was lucky to see and hear Louis Armstrong;

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022

Wow! I am jealous you actually saw him in person! He was so larger than life back then. Thanks so much for your kind review! (Sorry this is so late but I?ve been away.)

Comment from Ray Gordon
Janice, this is a fine pastel rendering of the famous Louis Armstrong belting out a flurry of Jazz. He was the man of jazz and he will remain that forever. This is a fine testament to him and Jazz. Good luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 13-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Oct-2022

Thanks so much Ray! I?m sorry this is so late but I was away. I appreciate your kind review!

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here with nice personal notes. Your fine and full composition offers us a good view of that famous musician. Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2022

Thanks so much for your very kind comments and review!

Comment from ElliR
Wait!! What ??!! When I thought I saw the best in << I can almost hear it >> art contest, here is another one !! I am so glad I don't have to choose because damn-this is going to be difficult ! It's spectacular !! Details, light, those eyes ... Fantastic! And Yes, I can almost hear it !

 Comment Written 12-Oct-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Oct-2022

Thank you so much for your amazing six star review Ellir! I really appreciate your very kind words and comments!!