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by Laurene
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: German Pointer
Replies: 11
Views: 95

Re: German Pointer

What a lovely drawing! I’m very much drawn to your subject because of that endearing expression you’ve captured!
by Laurene
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Tools, Materials, and Techniques
Topic: PLATE-FINISH Papers choice
Replies: 10
Views: 173

Re: PLATE-FINISH Papers choice

Haha! Looks like I did a good job almost 10 years ago!!! Well, here’s what I DO remember. I took a whole lot of Mellotex off your hands at the time because I’m such a creature of habit and I absolutely loved that paper! I still have some, as a matter of fact. Looks like I wasn’t the best person to a...
by Laurene
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Coloured Pencil Drawing
Topic: Muster
Replies: 3
Views: 238

Re: Muster

I love your imaginative style Linda. Very unique, and very you!! I agree with Mike that the way you've treated the sheep in the background is the perfect backdrop for your main subject. I also love the contrast of the softness of the sheep against the steely determination of Tansy.
by Laurene
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Tools, Materials, and Techniques
Topic: PLATE-FINISH Papers choice
Replies: 10
Views: 173

Re: PLATE-FINISH Papers choice

Hi Mike, Firstly, thank you for your clear and precise presentation. It's something I've always appreciated about the manner in which you teach and explain a subject. I think I would lean toward the Conqueror. I'm a little worried that the total lack of tooth on the Olin might make layering more pro...
by Laurene
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: "Silent Witness"
Replies: 26
Views: 5578

Re: "Silent Witness"

As long as I’ve followed your work Artur, I know one thing for sure. If you follow your instincts, you won’t go wrong. I admire artists who strive to depict a subject as accurately as possible. Scientific illustration is a wonderful field and until recently was an irreplaceable tool in advancing the...
by Laurene
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Wild thing
Replies: 4
Views: 129

Re: Wild thing

Well, if the test of a good piece of art is that it evokes emotion from the viewer, you’ve succeeded!! I want to reach out and give him a big hug! :D
by Laurene
Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Christmas wishes
Replies: 8
Views: 3022

Re: Christmas wishes

Merry Christmas to you and yours Linda! And a Merry Christmas to all my old friends here on the forum!
by Laurene
Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Graphite Pencil Drawing
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 15
Views: 3321

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you and your family Jay, and to all of my friends here on the forum.

Your drawing is wonderful. At first it appears to be a classic portrait, but quickly turns to a strong message of survival.
by Laurene
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Other Media Artwork
Topic: Pyrography portrait.
Replies: 4
Views: 705

Re: Pyrography portrait.

You shouldn’t put down your work that way Arthur! This is beautiful and makes a lovely gift!! It’s so soft, it has a painterly feel.
by Laurene
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Other Media Artwork
Topic: Neurographic Art
Replies: 8
Views: 886

Re: Neurographic Art

Sounds like you have a full plate Mike! As usual, lol! Weeds and grasses still frustrate me. They often come out looking like fur so I’ll be looking forward to that.