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Her Majesty. R I.P.

Portrait Queen Elizabeth 2nd

9 total reviews 
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


This has some beautiful and realistic features. The crown and hair are so good, realistic. The necklace and smaller crown with a lovely background, strokes, in your style. The face is good but you've drawn her to appear a little older--perhaps from an older online portrait. Her eyes are real good as this is the main facial feature; they may protrude a little, but all in all, a fine portrait indeed. And, thanks for sharing such a fine portrait of a fine lady with integrity throughout her life, long reign.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
    What a lovely review, thank you so much Glena. Yes I deliberately sort to make her older in this, about aged about the 70/80s. I really loved this lady, a mother of my Nation. Also she was 7 years younger than my mother who died aged 57 so I always related to her as a mother figure.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
    What a lovely review, thank you so much Glena. Yes I deliberately sort to make her older in this, about aged about the 70/80s. I really loved this lady, a mother of my Nation. Also she was 7 years younger than my mother who died aged 57 so I always related to her as a mother figure.
Comment from helvi2


HI Brenda, What a beautiful drawing Of Queen Elizabeth! I think you gave her a very regal look and I love the way you dressed her. You did a wonderful job with the skin tones and an excellent job of doing her hair. The jewelry is very fitting for a queen. What a wonderful farewell to this great lady. You did a wonderful job of capturing her essence! Definitely a piece deserving 6 Stars! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
    Thank you Nancy for your complimentary review and those 6 stars. I enjoyed doing this so much but have to say her robes and jewelry were taken from ref. Photos me adding my own style to the presenting.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


I like the beautifully rendered portrait of the Queen Elizabeth-2nd. She looks so graceful and royal and you have justification to her Royal looks. She lived a full life. RIP.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
    Thank you and also for your wording
Comment from avmurray


You have indeed done a great job painting Queen Elisabeth ll. She was an extraordinary woman in all respects, and I think it is a lot of people feeling sad that she is gone. Her hair and face is beautifully done, and I like that you painted her as an old woman.

You have brought out some fine textures in the background, and the dress is very detailed. I also like The crown you have added in the left corner.

The tall format works well, and the Queen is well placed within the frame. Perhaps the tiara should not have been cut off at the top, but this is a minor issue. Indeed a well done painting Brenda.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
    Thank you for a lovely and supportive review and for 6 stars. The tiara is all there ... I had a problem. Photoing the painting straight and it got slightly cropped...
reply by avmurray on 26-Sep-2022
    You are more than welcome Brenda, and it is nice to hear that the tiara is all intact.
Comment from jesuel


what a great drawing of queen Elizabeth the color composition is great the detail is great excellent depth great profile that you have rendered fine work here

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
    Thank you, your review is very much appreciated
Comment from Ray Gordon


Brenda, this is a beautiful testament to Queen Elizabeth. You have presented her with the elegance she deserves. May she rest in peace and may you continue with your wonderful art work. Ray

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2022
    Thank you Ray for a very nice review
reply by Ray Gordon on 26-Sep-2022
    You are very welcome, Brenda. Ray
Comment from nikman


A good looking portrait image posted here of our recent Queen in her state finery. Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a good view of Her Majesty. Colours, textures and tones are good. Well created!


 Comment Written 25-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2022
    Thank you, your remarks in reviewing are much appreciated
Comment from alaskapat


Well in my opinion Brenda, you have created a very nice likeness of this amazing and beautiful woman, I like the way you have posed her and of course placed the crown on her head. Well shaped face, good show of her facial structure, I like her expression as she appears into be sitting, and looking out, perhaps at a gathering of people. Well created wardrobe , nice warm toned background works well to emphasize the queen. May she Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing !

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2022
    Thank you for a fine review . Much appreciated
Comment from Daphne Oberon


Oh very fine! You did a super, super job. Look at that hair and the detail on the gown and crown! My admiration -- I will have to come back with a 6! Thanks for sharing!!!

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2022


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2022
    Thank you Daphne and for your ranking I really enjoyed doing the details but so easy to overwork