Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful piece of art Linda the shading is perfect the detail is really amazing I really like how you have handled the shadows fine work here

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Wow, Jesuel, I am honored. 6 stars from you means a lot. Your work is so amazing.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I adore John Wayne too!
Like the chiaroscuro effect on this portrait!
Excellent sepia rendition.
Realistic features.
Superb framing!
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Wow, Dick, thank you so much. And thank you for the 6 star rating.

reply by Dick Lee Shia on 14-Mar-2015

Please read your emails as I've added so many one or two liners there! Cheers! Happy weekend!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Good old hero of yeateryears. You have done full justice to his personality. The light and shadows and the textures are very impressive.Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you so much dear man.

Comment from NancyJTubb
WOW As always, perfection in every way. I love the lighting on his face and thet dark behind him. Excellent portrait. You did it again :)

 Comment Written 08-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you so much Nancy.

Comment from Alveria
Wow Linda! This is a great drawing of a young John Wayne. Awesome shading and highlights, in photography I would love the dramatic lighting. Great profile portrait with attention to details. Excellent visual impact. Awesome work, I wish I had more stars. ~Alveria

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you so much Alveria. I appreciate your comments, and thoughts.

Comment from MKFlood
Very awesome. The facial expression of the duke is awesome.. The shading is excellent.. The detail is excellent. The depth is excellent. The creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Very creative and awesome work overall (standing clapping and cheering) woooooooohooooo!

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 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2015

Thank you MK. Always appreciate your kind reviews.

Comment from Mara del Mar
A delight to watch. I love the composition and the facial expression, like the light and the shadows on the face and wonderful textures and skin tone. Well done
Mara

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2015

Thank you so much Mara for you wonderful, detailed review.