Reviews from

The Drawing Professor

My teacher

10 total reviews 
Comment from avmurray


Since I have never seen your drawing professor, so I can't comment on the likeness. But since he seems to be a good teacher, and I am sure it is there. I especially like the pastel paper you have used and the fine shades in the face.

I also like the way you have used your pastels leading to a very delicate look of this portrait. Good use of high lights.

The format and framing is very good and the professor is well placed on the paper. I think this is a lovely and well done portrait Ray.

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 11-Jun-2024
    Thank you Annie, for the wonderful review. He was a great teacher, he taught me how to balance color, gesture drawing and many other techniques. I was very fortunate to have him as a professor. I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray
reply by avmurray on 12-Jun-2024
    You are more than welcome Ray.
Comment from soulfeeder


I like how you've drawn the facial features especially the nose and lips. Colors are well-thought and realistic. Excellent drawing techniques and skills.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 10-Jun-2024
    Thank you Nieves. I am so glad you enjoyed this portrait. this was part of my final exam, I gave in three similar sketches, the professor, after asking, kept two and returned this one. I am so pleased that you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Mark Lovegrove


Hi Ray, this pastel on paper of your drawing teacher shows how to stand out with a minimalist way. The background and skin tones are the same but the teacher stands out so well. Your teacher continues to teach. Thanks for sharing, cheers.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 10-Jun-2024
    Mark, thank you for your great review and it is nice to know you enjoy it. Ray
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very interesting visual presented here of the portrait. I like your composition, soft colours and tones and textures. Well done thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Maureen thank you for your wonderful review and comments. I am glad yo enjoy it. Ray
Comment from alaskapat


Very well rendered to show your professor in profile.
Well shown head and face , good show of his facial structure , features and his glasses.
I like the soft tones and the way he comes forward from neutral background .
Well presented!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Hi Pat, thank you for you wonderful review. This was part of my final exam in college drawing class. I am so glad you enjoyed this. Ray
Comment from helvi2


Hi Ray, Love that you can go in so many directions with your artistry. I think you do some really nice portraits. Love the softness of this on the beige background. You have just enough detail which adds a very nice look to the image.
This definitely deserves a six in my book! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Nancy, Wow I am thrilled you like this portrait. Thank you for your wonderful review rating and excellent comments. This was the final exam, three portraits of the professor. The professor kept the other two and I have this one. As far as detail, I give you just enough to get my point across, where less is best. Photo realism does that, but whats the point just take a photo if you need details. Thank you again Nancy. Ray
reply by helvi2 on 09-Jun-2024
    I thought it was very cool! Don't know which images the professor got, but love the one you kept! :o) Nancy
reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    The professor was so dedicated and he taught me how to see and understand what was important. Ray
Comment from allanoak


This is way cool, it has such a retro look. It looks like the 70"s for sure. Rock and roll was king. The hairstyle and sunglasses speak for themselves. I think this is just a great piece of art. It belongs in a rock and roll museum!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Allan thank yo so much for your fantastic review, rating and comments. I am so glad you enjoy it. It was a final exam for a drawing class.
Comment from liseworks


This is very well done, I love working with pastels, its fun and hard at the same time. The details are great, love the side view profile, Was this person happy to see it?

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Lise, thank you for you wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoy it. This was the final, three portraits of the professor. Two of them were kept and ended up in the faculty lounge, this one was returned to me.
Comment from Zilyram


An interesting portrait Ray as the minimalist use of color really works.
I like that the background is virtually the same as the skin tones but the details of face and hair still stands out.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Mary thank you for your fine review. So glad you enjoy it. This was part of the final exam.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This portrait captures the subject's essence beautifully, revealing her unique personality.
The use of minimal colours and shading in this portrait is masterful, creating a sense of depth and dimension that's truly captivating. Well done!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024


reply by the author on 09-Jun-2024
    Sesha, thank you for you wonderful review. So glad you enjoy it. This was part of the final exam. Ray