"The Gift" way modelled by artist Erika Schulz.
This is an image that stems from my memories of the X-Men comics that I adored and still do! Jean Grey/Marvel girl who later became Phoenix was my fave x-man character!"
don't try to bend the spoon that would be imposible just remember the truth....there is no spoon.Sorry this just reminds me of the Matrix.Great picture btw
Your slill with the pencil is amazing.. I'll bet she loves it... Her intent look fits the title well.. Most run from illustrating reflection in metal.. you've done it perfectly...
thats super gorgeous,wow sovery well done, you did a wonderful job with the highlights, skin tone and detail. The magic though is in the eyes, wonderful job
superb work, she is amazing! although, i'm not sure i want to encounter her in person; she looks as though she might stab me in the eye with a flying fork. and while it would be a great story to tell, it's not an event i want to happen. :)
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Your article was exelcnlet and erudite.Anonymous Guest 27 Apr 2011
HHIS I should have tughoht of that!Brooke Bowen 19 Nov 2007
this is awesome. Her eyes really bring her to life. I really like the subject matter as well.mahesh konsam 19 Nov 2007
Excellent artwork, James !!Mary Lou Cupp 19 Nov 2007
Very Nice Work!!!Jason Casey 19 Nov 2007
I can see the strength and fear in her eyes over her newly excepted powers. Brilliant work!!!L.A. Spilsbury 19 Nov 2007
excellent work. You draw great and it is very realisticHui Zhu 19 Nov 2007
W^o^W amazing work !!! very cool !!!Joanna Jungjohann 19 Jan 2007
wow, you are really good with the pencil, FANTASTIC ART!Janet Gioffre Harrington 19 Jan 2007
Wow, so much saturation for colored pencils. What piercing eyes she has! This is some of the most excellent portraiture I've ever seen. Magnificent!Patrick Boyle 25 Nov 2006
don't try to bend the spoon that would be imposible just remember the truth....there is no spoon.Sorry this just reminds me of the Matrix.Great picture btwLeah Jaarveth 11 Nov 2006
wow, amazing work!!Analua 02 Nov 2006
Absolutely amazing James!!!! SO well done and brillant work!!!mondo rosales 20 Oct 2006
great job, the eyes and mouth are photo qualityKelly Barrett 08 Oct 2006
Beautiful work! I especially like the realism of the lips and chin. Her eyes are amazing, too!Tanya Ray 07 Oct 2006
This is Awesome!!!!! Your pencil is just amazing! Very 3-D and the eyes are amazing!Mark Adams 07 Oct 2006
Totally brilliant and great idea!!Trish Gename 06 Oct 2006
Wow! Incredible!Ginger Lovellette 06 Oct 2006
Very interesting composition. Lovely work!!!Clare Rowley 06 Oct 2006
Your slill with the pencil is amazing.. I'll bet she loves it... Her intent look fits the title well.. Most run from illustrating reflection in metal.. you've done it perfectly...Susan Rodio 06 Oct 2006
This is a great work..I love the light on her face and the idea with this one..mmm Telekinesis.edem jimbo 06 Oct 2006
thats super gorgeous,wow sovery well done, you did a wonderful job with the highlights, skin tone and detail. The magic though is in the eyes, wonderful jobSheila Chambers 05 Oct 2006
wowzers what kind of pencils are you using ? beautifulOlga van Dijk 05 Oct 2006
WOW, amazing work!Laura Horning 05 Oct 2006
superb work, she is amazing! although, i'm not sure i want to encounter her in person; she looks as though she might stab me in the eye with a flying fork. and while it would be a great story to tell, it's not an event i want to happen. :)Jeane Nevarez 05 Oct 2006
Awesome painting. I am just confused as to what is the "gift". Is she making the silverware fly?helen tyralik 05 Oct 2006
great detail nice workBabis Kiliaris 04 Oct 2006
PERFECT WORK!!!P. Merewether 04 Oct 2006
Oh my! What a agreat job! I'm always impressed with the new avenues you explore!thea walstra 04 Oct 2006
Outstanding work JamesLoredana 04 Oct 2006
SUPER CREATIVE WORK EXCELLENT PENCIL WORKjennifer blenkinsopp 04 Oct 2006
Outstanding pencil work James, I have been following your work on your site, love it all, you are a master my freind.monique cooper 04 Oct 2006
Now there is a gift i Need!!!.. get my dishes done faster!!!.. What a stunning expression!!!.. Awesome work!!eileen martin 04 Oct 2006
oh this is so cool, fantastic work James:)Christine brand 04 Oct 2006
totally Cool, Excellent ART and meaning!Timothy McAninch 04 Oct 2006
Absolutely amazing work with colored pencil. You are a master of the material.Randall Kane 04 Oct 2006
Amazing! Your work is really so well done. Congratulations!debbie collier 04 Oct 2006
Awesome colored pencil work!! I agree her eyes are very intense!!Nira Dabush 04 Oct 2006
INCREDIBLE EXPRESSION captured in her face..Great imaginative artwork,AWESOME Pencil's work of a beauty!Margie Resto-Smith 04 Oct 2006
Excellent piece, she really draws you in.Renata Cavanaugh 04 Oct 2006
Brilliant work James....I love her intense expression. Seeing your work makes me sooo so happy! I can only wish I could do what you can!Natalie G 04 Oct 2006
Amazing Work, James!!!ciro d' alessio 04 Oct 2006
Beauty, It remember a italian artist: Arman!teresa greene 04 Oct 2006
Wow amazing very well doneEmily Reed 04 Oct 2006
Oh wow, how imaginative!Angelina 04 Oct 2006
AMAZING love her intensity !!cynthia berridge 04 Oct 2006
so beautiful