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4 Decades of sharpie and BIC fun

84 total reviews 
Comment from Renate-Bertodi


I am not American so Blues City, which I assume is in the south, holds little meaning for me, but if there are angels, there will also be male musician angels. I did visit the south once and brought back for my memories, rather large school girls many of mixed race clamouring at shops for sweets and such - all that good american cheap food, an old black guy I passed, sitting in the sun outside of his home, I think made of wood,/our houses are all brick built because of the rain/ in a rocking chair, and very clean and brightly coloured streets.

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2021


reply by the author on 30-Mar-2021
    I remember..you told me you lived in Arkansas..each southern state is different. However blues goes back decades..it can be about the rough times..it could be about the agony of love..the blues is truly the Father of rock and roll..thanks for reviewing this oldie..oh if you look close in the drawing it represents icon areas of Memphis starting with the bridge.
Comment from Artistsushma


beautiful piece of work....indeed very unexpected angle painting....the city angel is nicely painted and he is deep in thoughts....the composition is very good....colour harmony is there....overall very impressive.....thanks for sharing....

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 31-Dec-2020
    Thanks for the great review
Comment from eileen0204


Mark, your work leaves me with no words to describe the beauty you can get with sharpies.

the colors are always vibrant and precise.

Wonderful job.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 31-Dec-2020
    Thanks Eileen for the awesome review
reply by eileen0204 on 31-Dec-2020
    😉
Comment from alaskapat


This is incredible! It's a very well thought out and rendered scene, the Angel above the city, looking down. Awesome attention to the details, beautiful colors and tones very well applied! I love the night sky with stars and the way you show the city lights in the distance. Very well presented! Congratulations on winning this contest!

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 31-Dec-2020
    Thanks for the great review
Comment from cleo85


This is an unusual guardian angel, but a guardian never less. He evidently protects all musicians and artist who too often are not aware of dangers.
Your drawing is expertly composed and rendered. The colors are appealing and adequate. The framing is perfect. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 31-Dec-2020
    This was back in the day when they used to do "unexpected angles" art years back..I won 3 times out of 4..Tom drop the contest years back and only brought it back for photography only..sux..thanks Cleo for the awesome review
reply by cleo85 on 31-Dec-2020
    Well, I will create tat contest for your in 2021 if you wish. Remind me. :o) :O) :0)
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2021
    Thanks Cleo but the contest I'm talking about is a committee one..why the photographers get it and we don't..bummer
reply by cleo85 on 01-Jan-2021
reply by cleo85 on 01-Jan-2021
    I know, but I cannot create committee contests. :o)
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2021
    i know..wink..
Comment from JirinaInspire


Great drawing of this boy angel resting on the roof of a city, probably contemplating whether to take an addition in the sun studio production. Coloring in the drawing is nicely presenting the white wings on the angel.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2020


reply by the author on 31-Dec-2020
    Thanks for the great review
Comment from Ricky1024


thanks Michael for the use of your artwork and one day perhaps he can design one for just for Jason playing the drums to the song by Bryan Adams Summer of 69 Ricky 1024

 Comment Written 01-May-2016


reply by the author on 02-May-2016
    Sure Ricky.. On working on a music video project that will be after June before I'm finished but I'll add it to the tthings to do list. Thanks for the great review
Comment from jrconrad


Old age, and say, a little Bourbon?:)) I'm an expert on old age--78--and I can assure you such creative and interesting images don't come to me. I guess it's just talent. Oh well, I'll keep trying. Meanwhile I can enjoy your stuff. Thanks and cheers, James.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 16-Jun-2015
    Old enough to be my older brother..lol..thanks for the awesome review
Comment from Lilibug6


This looks great! The angel is very well done! The buildings look great! The colors are very good! The guitar is very well done! Great job and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
    Thanks for the awesome review
reply by Lilibug6 on 12-Jun-2015
    You are very welcome! Lili
Comment from Barb J


Another great piece! It all just seems to go together! I really like how you kept the marker strokes as is, in the guitar, giving it a wood grain appeal. Just one super piece after another from you! WOOHOO!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2015


reply by the author on 12-Jun-2015
    (Bowing) thanks for the awesome review