This is seriously a rich piece of portraiture work. For whatever reason, charcoal seems to bring out something that oilpainting doesn't quite capture(at least for me). The black and white for this portrait gives a strong spiritual element to her.
Artist Reply: Thanks for the reply. I also find some strange spirituality eminating from my drawings, and I can't explain why.
Artist Reply: Thanks for the reply. I also find some strange spirituality eminating from my drawings, and I can't explain why.
I love this image. Anothe fantastic pose and prefection application of medium. I love your style you have a great talent I look foward to seeing more of your work.10++++++
this is a fantastic drawing. Charcoal can be so difficult but the results are incredible. Keep up the great work and I'd love to see more pieces from you
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Steve Howard 10 Dec 2007
Real niceJerry 21 Sep 2007
Most excellent or brilliant!Jean M. Laffitau 21 Sep 2007
Fantastic artwork!Anonymous Guest 08 Jul 2006
This is seriously a rich piece of portraiture work. For whatever reason, charcoal seems to bring out something that oilpainting doesn't quite capture(at least for me). The black and white for this portrait gives a strong spiritual element to her.Penny Myers 23 Mar 2005
I bet your friend loved this. This is greatKukua Akumanyi 14 Jan 2005
I love this image. Anothe fantastic pose and prefection application of medium. I love your style you have a great talent I look foward to seeing more of your work.10++++++Olivia Andersson 13 Jan 2005
Great work!Katerina Koukiotis 11 Jan 2005
Beautiful pencil work james , welcome to AW :)Christine Calderon 11 Jan 2005
This is a lovley Piece as well, your work is very detailed but soft!!sher richardson 09 Jan 2005
perfect work James and welcome to AW... impressive indeed... you have a wonderful feel for charcoal even in delicate details... : )kyleen rafferty 09 Jan 2005
excellent detail...breathtaking really....well done indeed!Clayton Thomas 09 Jan 2005
Great pose and execution. Can't wait to see moreAmber Kennady 09 Jan 2005
this is a fantastic drawing. Charcoal can be so difficult but the results are incredible. Keep up the great work and I'd love to see more pieces from youJan Viljoen 08 Jan 2005
Truly Excellent!Beth Thompson 08 Jan 2005
This is beautiful. Amazing detail with charcoal. Love the composition too. Easy 10.WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 08 Jan 2005
fantastic study James. great style and technique my friend. welcome to AW.--dennyDebbie Jensen 08 Jan 2005
excellentshelly lampshire 08 Jan 2005
Whoah- Incredible!Fred Odle 08 Jan 2005
great work, top rate technical skill!!Catherine Allen 08 Jan 2005
Breath-taking realism, I love itAthena Thomas 08 Jan 2005
Exceptional, both in pose, content and technical merit. Wonderful work