Reviews from

Pastel ballerina 2

Oils on wood panel

17 total reviews 
Comment from Envision


You are so good at getting the fabrics of the outfits to come to life! The details and colors are fantastic and full of lovely texture. I think you did a really nice job on her skin tones and her hands look great too.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from DawnIrene


This is so beautiful done. You have done a great job with details to her face. I can look at her and see the confidence which is perfect! So gentle and smooth tones. I really enjoy this piece. Great work!

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very very much
reply by DawnIrene on 01-Apr-2018
    You're welcome!!
Comment from Monica Morrell


Beautifully accomplished. Well worth your hard effort. Stunning art work. Gorgeous detail in her costume. Wonderful proportions. Great use of creativity and design. Love that it is on wood. Really well executed!

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from GaliaG


her facial expression just says it all

excellent paint of the dancer and separation of her from the background

good composition and initial impact

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Jomo


I can see why you are exhausted there is a lot of work and effort in this piece. I don't think a photo of it does it justice. I can see the fort in the background in addition to the subject. The only weaker point is the eyes. Like the contrast and subtle DOF difficult to achieve. Well done.

 Comment Written 01-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 01-Apr-2018
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from El-mundo


A well drawn and carefully crafted piece depicting this ballerina in full traditional white costume, showing great attention to detail with shades of light blue subtly added as well as darker cream colours that make up the frills and material of the dress. The proportions and pose of the dancer are great and accurate, and her facial features and expression show concentration and focus well. The blended blue and grey background helps to accentuate the dancer further, and the positioning is good, leaving a large space at the top giving perspective to the piece. Great work and best of luck in the polls! :)

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 31-Mar-2018
    Thank you so very very much it means a lot that you like her I?m working on Judy garland from the wizard of oz I?m trying to get that technicolor look once again thank you so very much
Comment from Stringbean


A beautiful art work of this gorgeous ballerina. The eyes are stunning along with your facial features. Good facial proportion and good body proportions. Nice are the brush strokes and blending and shading of colors. Your dark background and texture accentuate your work beautifully. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018
    Thank you so very very much
reply by Stringbean on 29-Mar-2018
    You are so welcome!
    Mary Lynn
Comment from Minnie Kaye


Wow, you are really wonderful with oil paintings.
I am jealous, I've done one. It took forever.
Your facial features on this ballerina are so awesome. Your ability to achieve such detail is great in itself.
your background is so beautiful, I love the black and blue combination.
Amazing piece, a pleasure to view, good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018
    Thank you so very very much m it means a lot that you like her yup she took awhile I?m going to do a mermaid next I hope she turns out
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Impressive rendition in oil! Great lighting & framing. An interesting initial impact. Very gentle pastel overtone in varying hues. Skillful composition: well-defined center of interest. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018
    Thank you so very very much seshadri
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


A dainty rendition with the impressive palpable softness of her outfit...
Creative concept. Innovative approach. Imaginative presentation.
An impressive artwork rendition.

Colorful creation with excellent strokes & textures.

Good compositional style. Great overall impact!

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018


reply by the author on 26-Mar-2018
    Thank you so very very much