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tribute collection of artist on FAR

26 total reviews 
Comment from Minnie Kaye


Penmaster is a great title.

Your pens are so cute.

There you are imitating him, in this picture, not in like.

Great page, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 01-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 01-Feb-2018
    thanks for the great review.
reply by Minnie Kaye on 01-Feb-2018
    You are always welcome
Comment from julika


Great image..love the colours and the message. Priceless...al those pens trying to kill that dumb bull..what imagination..The old adage " the pen is mightier than the sword"!!

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2014


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014
    noooooooo..the pens r drawing the buffalo..guess i failed on the initial impact..oh well. thanks for the review
reply by julika on 26-Feb-2014
    no..you didn't failllit is my eyes that failed me......
Comment from cleo85


I do not always agree with Lucien either [and he not with me], but I have learned to respect him long time ago. He is always honest and surely a master and a teacher of art [not only of pen art]. I have learned a lot from him, including how to review and bumb or horns in a friendly way. You have him nailed down perfect with those pens and that icon-buffalo!
By the way. Whats about donkey as your next victim? [donkeyoatey]

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    he is on my list..so many victims in so lil time..wink.. thanks for the great review
reply by cleo85 on 04-Nov-2013
    You seem over worked.., looks as if its time for a self portrait.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    lol..did that 2yrs ago called "old man in a sea of ink" its in portfolio as well as my avatar..wink
reply by cleo85 on 04-Nov-2013
    I remember the Avater, I think, but I do not recall the Old Man. Searched on FAR, but 2 years are to much. It does not show up.
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    i think its on page 13 or 14 in my portfolio..backend area i know..i submitted to the new arrival contest couple yrs ago..barely got reviewed much..wink
reply by cleo85 on 04-Nov-2013
    I try to find it! Just a couple of years. Seems to my you are much longer here.
    No reviews, Maybe you pop it to the front then? I am sure now you will get plenty. ^o^
Comment from FBI GUY


Great imagination and a fitting tribute. The bright blues of the conductor and the monkey really pop the piece. The bull surrounded by the colored pens is a wonderful creative focal point of the artwork. The black backdrop makes the piece jump right off the page. Great job!

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    thanks for the great review
Comment from CharlieNitro


When you talk about Van Oosten I look at it from a different point. I think if he could stick with what he thanks it should be and not what you should change it to, I would not have blocked him. Yes he is a fine artist and that I give him, but when he starts telling me what it should look like, I go bunkers.
Oh well, I like this rendering because of the colors and also its mastery.
Thanks Charlie

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    i listen to good advise i ignore the other bs..there r times yeah i say the same but there other times i say dammit he is right but it goes half and half. i thinks its healthy to have a bias opinion than just a yes man dont u think?.wink..thanks for the great review
reply by CharlieNitro on 04-Nov-2013
    I think it does if your trying to become the artist that he wants you to be. I don't mind at all if someone just says I don't like it because of etc..etc. But when someone wants me to make the way they think it should look.,well I can do that to if that someone is going to pay for it.
    I took him off the blocked list and became a fan..I'll see what happens.
    Thanks
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    nah ur taking me wrong..i try to rush to get stuff posted and forget small thing..he catch it but when he start this the i would like to see this deduct a star for whatever and that my usual response is noted and keep it mind but it doesnt mean im gona change it to appease him..like any review it gives me fresh eyes..even from u bro..wink
reply by CharlieNitro on 04-Nov-2013
    No problem, I like your work and really can only say what I like and don't like, can't give any info as to how to make it better or even see mistakes because mistakes make art itself...in my opinion.
Comment from samby77


Bravo!! This one is outstanding and very beautiful. It really stands on the black background. His hair is fabulous and just a great composition all around great piece

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    thanks for the great review
Comment from Eigle Rull


This beautiful piece, set on a solid black background jumps out at me. The many colors involved helps to bring life to the picture. And the bright blue in wonderful. The mans perfectly drawn and colored white hair draws the observer right to the center of the picture. It's a great job my friend.

Always with respect,

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    thanks dude for the great review
Comment from Lynnette Smallwood


Dont know this artist however I like your art work. Master of the pens. I love your creative mind. Good job.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    thanks for the great review
Comment from WendyG


Another terrific work of art MK, love the composition and what a fabulous bull. Excellent details and this must have been a lot of hard work as all your pieces are, that's why they are so wonderful to view:)

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    thanks for the great review
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Handsome composition, you really are a master of catching the perfect life style, energies and preferences of all candidates - this blue bubble with the tauro s his imagination spiked with all the pens just gives me a smile again all over my face - guess when that happens you have achieved you goal - the master jacket like a music master directing the color pens to his objective - and the Monkey is spying to see what and how - LOL very beautiful and again accurate presentation, perfect color choice, great harmony - super fun - amazing

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2013


reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
    thanks for the great review
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 04-Nov-2013
    yeah a great one xoxoxo