The Little Matchstick Girl
A drawing of an old story.58 total reviews
Comment from BStolar
Congratulations on winning the Cold Art Contest. You deserve it. Again another awesome drawing. It is a winner as always in my book. Each of your drawings always amazes me. What a gift you have. Keep sharing your work.
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Congratulations on winning the Cold Art Contest. You deserve it. Again another awesome drawing. It is a winner as always in my book. Each of your drawings always amazes me. What a gift you have. Keep sharing your work.
Comment Written 27-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 27-Mar-2015
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Wow, B., Thank you again. I am so appreciative of the 6 stars you have given me. It means so much.
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You are so welcome.
Comment from cleo85
H.C.Andersen's tale entered my mind the moment I saw the drawing even before reading the comments. The drawing is very emotional. It speaks immediately to the mind of the viewer. We see not much of the snow and the cold city. There is just the hint of a few snowflakes, but for me this drawing shows the freezing cold I how the child tries to draw those rags close around her and how she looks longingly at the match for warmed. The strong dark light contrast seems to intensify the sadness of the child and the tragic of the situation. The attention to detail in this drawing is outstanding. There is no fault at all. This drawing looks like a winner to me. Best luck!
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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H.C.Andersen's tale entered my mind the moment I saw the drawing even before reading the comments. The drawing is very emotional. It speaks immediately to the mind of the viewer. We see not much of the snow and the cold city. There is just the hint of a few snowflakes, but for me this drawing shows the freezing cold I how the child tries to draw those rags close around her and how she looks longingly at the match for warmed. The strong dark light contrast seems to intensify the sadness of the child and the tragic of the situation. The attention to detail in this drawing is outstanding. There is no fault at all. This drawing looks like a winner to me. Best luck!
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much for your remarkable review. Your comments are so helpful, and kind. Thank you for the 6 stars.
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You're most welcome!
Comment from avmurray
I think everybody knows the story about the little Matchstick girl. Such a sad story. Your drawing is lovely as ever, but you know me, I always have some comments. This time it is about the blouse and the hand holding the match. I think they are a bit bright, and don't have the same fine details and contrasts as you see in the rest of the drawing. I also feel that you could have done with a bit more negative space at the top.
Still this is done with really good attention to details, and I especially like the snow flakes you have added. I also think you have brought out really great textures in the rest of the outfit, the hair and the background.
All together a truly lovely and well crafted drawing, and I wish you luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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I think everybody knows the story about the little Matchstick girl. Such a sad story. Your drawing is lovely as ever, but you know me, I always have some comments. This time it is about the blouse and the hand holding the match. I think they are a bit bright, and don't have the same fine details and contrasts as you see in the rest of the drawing. I also feel that you could have done with a bit more negative space at the top.
Still this is done with really good attention to details, and I especially like the snow flakes you have added. I also think you have brought out really great textures in the rest of the outfit, the hair and the background.
All together a truly lovely and well crafted drawing, and I wish you luck with the contest.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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Thank you for your review. I guess there will always be pieces of our work that we just can't get right. It is frustrating, but inevitable.
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I know. It is the same for all of us. You are of course more than welcome for the review, and it is truly a lovely drawing.
Comment from Royal-USNR
You certainly have a marvelous imagination as well as Artistic skills in producing this
great work. Thank you so much for your write up to go along with it. Good luck in the Contest and hope to see more of your work in the future. Royal
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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You certainly have a marvelous imagination as well as Artistic skills in producing this
great work. Thank you so much for your write up to go along with it. Good luck in the Contest and hope to see more of your work in the future. Royal
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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Thank you for your wonderful review.
Comment from rich0077
Absolutely brilliant piece of artwork. The lack of use of colour gives the piece the "old" feeling and the feeling of poverty and slight desperation of the child. I love it.
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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Absolutely brilliant piece of artwork. The lack of use of colour gives the piece the "old" feeling and the feeling of poverty and slight desperation of the child. I love it.
Comment Written 17-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 17-Mar-2015
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I really appreciate your review. Thank you.
Comment from NancyJTubb
What a poignant drawing of an unfortunate child, the drawing clearly shows her resignation that her destiny was not going to be a good one. What a sad story you have told except that she was rescued by an Angel. With your artist notes, along with the excellence of the drawing, I think this will be an outstanding entry in the cold contest.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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What a poignant drawing of an unfortunate child, the drawing clearly shows her resignation that her destiny was not going to be a good one. What a sad story you have told except that she was rescued by an Angel. With your artist notes, along with the excellence of the drawing, I think this will be an outstanding entry in the cold contest.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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Thank you so much Nancy. I am so happy that you saw so much in this picture.
Comment from Danrae
What a sad story and how you have captured it in this drawing is so heart felt. The tech's are nothing short of perfect as is every thing else about this pencil drawing. she looks so sad and cold. Love the details in her beautiful flowing hair, contrast are perfect and I have a pretty good idea who the artist is, one of my favorites. Good luck in the contest, you have my vote.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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What a sad story and how you have captured it in this drawing is so heart felt. The tech's are nothing short of perfect as is every thing else about this pencil drawing. she looks so sad and cold. Love the details in her beautiful flowing hair, contrast are perfect and I have a pretty good idea who the artist is, one of my favorites. Good luck in the contest, you have my vote.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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I am so excited, Danrae. Wow. I really wanted this picture to be special. Your review and the 6 stars just makes everything wonderful.
Comment from Lmsmith
Ah, such a sad story this is. The little girl is absolutely beautiful. The details of her and the emotion on her face says it all. What better picture and story to go together. I am sure her angel brought her right to the lap of Jesus, to be held and comforted. What a great next picture that would be, just a hint. :)
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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Ah, such a sad story this is. The little girl is absolutely beautiful. The details of her and the emotion on her face says it all. What better picture and story to go together. I am sure her angel brought her right to the lap of Jesus, to be held and comforted. What a great next picture that would be, just a hint. :)
Comment Written 16-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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I wish I could pull that off. Great idea. Thank you so much for this wonderful review.
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You never know until your try! I have great faith in You! Lynn
Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful first, 2nd, and 3rd impression, Like the details and very good showing of textures the shades and showing of depth, good showing of emotion. Thank you for sharing. Dale
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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Wonderful first, 2nd, and 3rd impression, Like the details and very good showing of textures the shades and showing of depth, good showing of emotion. Thank you for sharing. Dale
Comment Written 16-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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Thank you, Dale, for this wonderful review.
Comment from photographybypamela
I have never heard the story.. I do however really like your drawing. It has great details and I love the sad look in the little girls face. With the little bit of snow/frost falling on and around her you can see that she is cold and would like to just go home. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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I have never heard the story.. I do however really like your drawing. It has great details and I love the sad look in the little girls face. With the little bit of snow/frost falling on and around her you can see that she is cold and would like to just go home. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2015
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2015
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I am so glad that you noticed the snow. I really wanted that to come across. Thank you for this fine review, and for wishing me good luck.