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Apres le bain

A woman after her bath in all her feminine beauty

35 total reviews 
Comment from Kathycarol


Your outing on her is great. Wow, the blacks Grey's are in right places. Focused great and she's centered where she should be. Framed good. Contrast great. Well done here. Kathy

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    Kathy, thank you for your informative review. I appreciate that you liked this and I am humbled.
reply by Kathycarol on 26-Apr-2015
    Your welcome. Love your art. Kathy
Comment from jrconrad


Again with the pencil! I stand (well actually I'm sitting) in awe. I really love the art nouveau feel of it. The sweep of the figure is delightfully feminine. The slight hint of color adds brilliantly. Super, super job. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    James, I cheer you with gratitude for extending to me this honor of 6 stars. Thank you so very much. Your review is stellar.
Comment from rogere3852


Hello Linda


Nice initial impact. I like the way the light hits her back. Soft darkness as you enter from the right and then becoming stronger as you enter right to left.

Her hair is nicely done and I like the one stray strand dangling down. The skin colors are natural and well done. Her neck is thin and looks well proportioned.

Her robe is positioned in a natural position and the folds are well defined. I don't miss the absence of her face. I feel like I know her from what I see. And the black background is perfect.

The image as a whole sends a strong message about what she is doing and I like the story. You have done well here.

Roger Evans


 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    Mr. Roger Evens; I am so amazed with your deep and sincere review of this piece. For you to actually look at the work and understand what it is about it that you are drawn to, makes all the difference. Thank you.
Comment from Angelheart The First


Once again you have shown beauty at the utmost.It is beyond me how you do this beautiful artwork using only pencils Linda.I see this work as the one to beat in this contest.The very Best of Luck to you~
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    Angel, Angel, Angel, wow. Thank you so very much, for the stellar review, the 6 stars, and for actually liking this piece.
reply by Angelheart The First on 28-Apr-2015
    It's always a pleasure young lady :)
Comment from momentsofjoy7351


Wonderfully done - I never tire of looking at what you can do with a pencil. WOW. Sometimes I find it unbelievable, but that's only because I can't fathom my own hand producing such beauty and emotion. The soft technique throughout the image supports your story in a perfectly fantastic way. Light and shadow are expertly done. Thanks for sharing another incredible image. Good luck in the contest.

Out of sixes... this is definitely worthy of one...

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    Joy, how awesome is your review? Thank you so very much for all the insight you shared.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Brilliant. Very classy and elegan drawing. The light and shadows,and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    Thank you Seshadri, for this fantastic review.
Comment from Natures Paparazzi


Wow!!!! Great artistic talent sure runs in the family!!!!!! This is really really beautiful!!!! Excellent shading and detail!!!! Just perfect!!!!

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2015
    Natures Pap. thank you so much. Your review shows a deep understanding of art.
Comment from shiloh106


This is gorgeous. What a lovely theme. Great composition. Good use of space. Great use of lighting. Lovely details. Reminds me of the old masters.

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 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
    Shiloh, Thank you so much for this 5 1/2 star rating. You have made my day.
Comment from lannyroff


Love it. Your pencil work is phenomenal. The composition is, as always in your, near perfect. Shading, curves, light blend together to make this a very worthwhile piece of art.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
    Wow, Lanny, thank you so much. I appreciate this 6 star rating.
reply by lannyroff on 01-May-2015
    Linda, I just noticed that we are competing in the April Open Challange. You win hands down😀
Comment from a.samathasena


What a great nice gorgeous lovely Art.Colors are gorgeous and great.Amazing artistic work and scene.Black hair and head,action,white skin tone,body details,cloths,dark b/g are gorgeous and great.Color and light balance are great.I like this lovely talent work and scene.Creativity color are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{ Wish your talent.}

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2015


reply by the author on 27-Apr-2015
    Again, A., I thank you.