I love the expression on her face and the feeling in her eyes!
Artist Reply: Thanks Lisa. That was what I was striving for. That eye was the key to the whole drawing, I thought. Get that wrong and may as well start over. As I did the background first, that would have been heartbreaking! Glad you think I succeeded.
Your work is amazing Marlene. They look like photographs. My favorite is Tyson. Up until 20 years ago I always had a boxer. Now, I don't have the space and have a cat named Phoebe. My son has a really nice boxer that he got from the rescue. His third one that way. He also "baby sits 3 others. They have a ball together and really gets rid of all the pent up energy for a short while. I was never able to do that with mine.
Artist Reply: Thanks so much Lorna. Tyson is not a pedigreed dog either, although my son brought him home (where he quickly became my dog when son left home for a 'no pets' apt) from local people who had two boxers that they let breed. He has been a wonderful dog, and is now 10. He's grey around the edges & ears and a bit arthritic, but can still chase a cat or a bunny given the opportunity! He's also a bit of a talker (unlike your parrot!) and a real ham. He will be hard to replace, but I will be getting the next from a rescue and it will be a boxer. Here is a link to a photo of him taken a week or so ago. http://www.redbubble.com/mybubble/art/5108678-1-tyson-at-10/edit
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Francis Rivera 19 May 2010
This is awesome! Gorgeous details, so realistic! ^_^Sandy Miller 17 May 2010
Love it looks so real!!!Kelly Allen 14 May 2010
Fantastic. You really nailed the emotion on her face...Lisa Bell 13 May 2010
I love the expression on her face and the feeling in her eyes!Ai Shan 13 May 2010
Fantastic artwork!Claude J Morrissette 12 May 2010
Marlene...a great work of art....CongratsLorna Skeie 12 May 2010
Your work is amazing Marlene. They look like photographs. My favorite is Tyson. Up until 20 years ago I always had a boxer. Now, I don't have the space and have a cat named Phoebe. My son has a really nice boxer that he got from the rescue. His third one that way. He also "baby sits 3 others. They have a ball together and really gets rid of all the pent up energy for a short while. I was never able to do that with mine.Anonymous Guest 12 May 2010
Wonderful work Marlene!John Sweeney 12 May 2010
Amazing!!!!ruth sears 12 May 2010
really fine work,remarkable really.Anneke Hut 12 May 2010
Incredible realistic, it's amazing what you do with pencils!