Reviews from

Gitty up cowboy

Soft pastel

9 total reviews 
Comment from helvi2


Hi Maureen, I grew up when there were a lot of westerns on tv and this reminded me of those days. I like the way this youngster is being taught to ride. Very cute! having the dog on the side is a nice touch. Love your presentation! Great image for the summer themed contest! Good Luck! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
    thank you so much, Nancy!!
reply by helvi2 on 11-Jun-2024
    You're very welcome Maureen! :o)
Comment from suzannethompson2


I like the colours you used in this lovely pastel image of the child being taught how to ride a horse. Very good use of blending, light and shade and I like the inclusion of the dog patiently watching. Great composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
    Thank you very much!
Comment from Ray Gordon


Maureen you have a wonderful sense of tonal values, at first I thought it was a photo. You have chosen beautifully warm bonding of a cowboy and his son the best of luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Thank you very much for your lovely review and six star rating!
reply by Ray Gordon on 09-Jun-2024
    Maureen you are welcome. Ray
Comment from nikman


A good looking image presented here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of dad or granddad teaching the youngster. Colours, textures and tones are fine. Nicely drawn and good luck!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Thank you!
Comment from Zilyram


A tender moment shared captured in your wonderful art showing the cowboy and boy teaching and learning together.
Love the little dog watching on and the colors you used are excellent.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Thank you so much!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This really is an interesting theme straight out of an all time favourite subject matter---Cowboys!:):) The colours are awesome and the light and shadow have come out well. Finely composed this makes interesting viewing!Good luck!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Thank you very much!
Comment from Devonte Baker


Yee Haw!!!!! Yes ma'am the best way to teach your child anything is this right here. This is an adorable moment that you rendered here. Again, you captured the raw moment of a father and son spending time together. Beautifully done, thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 08-Jun-2024
    I love your review. You make me smile. thank you so much!
Comment from soulfeeder


I like all the elements of your composition because you've conceptualized this well in a pretty realistic manner. The rustic barn, the pet dog, and the cowboys are my favorite elements, especially that you've showcased that cowboy boots, too. Excellent choice of realistic and contrasting colors like the foreground against the rustic red barn. Framing placement is superb. Great drawing and painting skills and techniques and high on substance and story telling ability.

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 08-Jun-2024
    Thank you very much for your lovely review!
Comment from Mark Lovegrove


Hi Maureen, this soft pastel titled Gitty up cowboy is a precious image of a father teaching his son how to ride a horse while the loyal dog watches on. Great texture and technique. He will be riding in no time. Good luck in the contest, cheers.

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 08-Jun-2024
    Thank you very much!!