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Portrait of an Artist

Here is a self-portrait I did in charcoals. This piece has won three top awards.

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Ana Tirolese 20 Dec 2005

Beautiful work.

stephen smith 08 Aug 2005

LOOKS GOOD. I REALLY LIKE THE TEXTURE IN HER HAIR. THE BACKGROUND IS A NICE TOUCH TOO.

stephanie atlee 17 Jul 2005

This is beautiful...well done.

Aris Stathakis 14 Jul 2005

fantastic work 10++

Susan Epps 14 Jul 2005

Very beautiful and outstandingly skilful work....the awards were well deserved. I really like the way you have included other portraits in the background....it's an almost whimsical touch to a brilliant drawing!

edem jimbo 14 Jul 2005

splendid art,love the details and handling of the contrast

czar 242 14 Jul 2005

well done-the setting and subject are very believable-the consistancy of the line work is excellent 10++++

Peter Leahy 14 Jul 2005

nicely done!!!

Steven Torrisi 14 Jul 2005

Such an eye for detail and precision you have in creating the beauty that surrounds you and is you.

Renata Cavanaugh 14 Jul 2005

Stunning work. Amazing detail especially on the clothing! 10++++

Olivia Andersson 14 Jul 2005

great charocal drawing!!

Bluemoonshadow 14 Jul 2005

Wonderful charcoal work, Erika.... welcome to AW..:-) Blue

Christine brand 14 Jul 2005

Beauty begets Beauty!

georgia brown 13 Jul 2005

Excellent charcoal portrait!!

Sarina Renee 13 Jul 2005

Outstanding! Charcoals!? Charcoal pencils I guess... fantastic! I can see why you won awards. Did you have to work from a photograph? or were you actually in front of a mirror?

sher richardson 13 Jul 2005

wonderful charcoal work and detail...welcome to AW, i cant wait to see more of your works! : )

Nancy Costley 13 Jul 2005

Great skill!!!!!!

Tabitha Borges 13 Jul 2005

very very real... great piece..

Casey Catton 13 Jul 2005

Great detail in this piece, nice range of values, and wonderful lighting. LOVE the lacework! Excellent work!

stan jones 13 Jul 2005

wonderful details and exciting to view well done Erika

Nancy Woolweber 13 Jul 2005

This is really very special.

eileen martin 13 Jul 2005

fantastic work, wonderful detail, tones, shading and lighting:)

Laura Smith 13 Jul 2005

Yeah that lace shirt/dress is really great. Amazing detail! I like the way her glasses look like they have real glass in them. The background is great too.

ashok nayak 13 Jul 2005

it has all those quality to be a top rated work Erika! luv ur works.great skill you have.

Maria Madrid 13 Jul 2005

This is an amazing piece.. I can't believe how much detail you achieved in the clothing.. Congratulations on winning the awards.. you deserve them!!

PMyers 13 Jul 2005

Beautiful charcoal portrait with such great detail. I like the way you have pictures in the background.

Diana Hume 13 Jul 2005

Great charcoal portrait, Erika! I make such a mess with charcoal. This is beautiful!

joan warburton 13 Jul 2005

It's amazing. Wonderful detail and shades. Fantastic work!

Kristina Ackerman 13 Jul 2005

Very realistic, very nice. That's impressive detail in the hair, especially for charcoal. You have terrific control.

José Fortunato 13 Jul 2005

Nice

Anonymous Guest 13 Jul 2005

FANTASTIC PIECE ERIKA, IT DESERVED TO WIN TOO.

Christine Walkowicz 13 Jul 2005

I didn't know you were here, Erika :) Beautiful, I've always loved this piece.

monique cooper 13 Jul 2005

Great detailing!!!.. lovely!!