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Luminous

I created this drawing using photo of my favorite photographer, Luminous. This is his son. I used a lot of diferent pencils this time but H and 6B I prefere the most. If you like to see Luminous work you can visit his web site: http://www.americansuburb.com/

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ruth sears 06 Jun 2010

the face you have drawn here is gripping in the emotion conveyed,it comes alive with your expert handling,wish to see more of your work.

Artist Reply: Thanks Ruth! I feel a little shame because the photographer made all that magic.

Claudia Huefner 22 Feb 2009

WoW!! Excellent!

Artist Reply: Thanks Claudia for your kind words! Thanks a lot!

sten struikenkamp 05 Nov 2008

FANTASTIC!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Sten a lot! It means me so much!

Carliss Mora 21 Feb 2008

Valeka, this is an excellet rendering!

Artist Reply: Thanks Carliss! Sorry for late response but it means me so much!

Michael Cornett 03 Feb 2008

this is a great drawing! excellent!

Weshon Hornsby 20 Jan 2008

This is one of the most stunning drawings I have come across. The detail work and shading makes this look like a b/w photo... you are an awesome artist!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot for your kind words. I think that good reference photo is the reason of this drawing..

Arnel Sarmiento 06 Jan 2008

Wow, beautiful. My sketches turn like a beginner

Artist Reply: Oh dont say that! That is not true!

Dixie Fowler 06 Jan 2008

So expressive! Wonderful work!!

Olga van Dijk 06 Jan 2008

Beautiful artwork Valeka!--

Claire Wilson 02 Jan 2008

WOW - this is incredible - such fine detail :)

Artist Reply: Thanks Claire!

Heather Page 01 Jan 2008

I love this!

Artist Reply: Thanks Heather so much!

annette steens 01 Jan 2008

EXCELLENT portrait Valeka! Lovely eyes! Have a fantastic new year!

Artist Reply: Thanks Annette! And all best to you!

Jo-Ann Hayden 31 Dec 2007

I had no idea such intensive work could be created with a pencil.

Artist Reply: Thanks! But there are many better and more realistic works that this one.

Steve Farr 31 Dec 2007

Excellent portrait, Valeka! Wonderful expression captured here!! Take care!! ~S

Artist Reply: Thanks S!! It means me a lot!

Kitera Krumvieda 30 Dec 2007

i love how you capture the emotion excellent work

Artist Reply: Thanks Kitera but ref. photo was so good!

debbie collier 30 Dec 2007

Excellent work!!! The eyes are amazing!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Debbie!

Brigitte Hintner 28 Dec 2007

Fantastic work ! A masterpiece .....it's my pic of the day !!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Brigitte! It means me a lot!

Jean M. Laffitau 28 Dec 2007

Brilliant pencil work!! You captured his soul!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Jean but I think that original photographer captured his soul.

Jerry 22 Dec 2007

Spectacular details, emotion and shading!

Artist Reply: Thanks Jerry! I am glad that you like it!

Nira Dabush 22 Dec 2007

Remarkable pencil's work

Artist Reply: Thanks Nira! Thank you very much!

v blair 22 Dec 2007

Amamzing capture ...excellent pencil!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks V!

helen tyralik 22 Dec 2007

wonderful work, well done with the expression

Artist Reply: Thank you Helen. Thanks again.

Julia Scorupsky 21 Dec 2007

Beautiful and very skillful! But WHY is he so sad???

Artist Reply: Thanks Julia! I dont know why :-(

Sam Melendez 21 Dec 2007

Great work!!!!!!! Love the eyes!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Sam!

Emily Reed 21 Dec 2007

FABULOUS PORTRAIT!

Artist Reply: I am glad that you like it!

alma groskinsky 21 Dec 2007

Amazing with just a pencil Wow the eyes

Artist Reply: Thanks Alma!

Joke Schotting 21 Dec 2007

Awesome work Valeka!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Joke!

Michael Easter 21 Dec 2007

Incredable youor blends are very soft.

Artist Reply: Thank you Michael! I practice a lot!