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Gibson Beauty

A drawing of a vintage

36 total reviews 
Comment from alaskapat


This is amazing to view! Very well created, realistic Perfect details throughout! It looks like an old photograph, I can see this placed inside of an antique oval picture frame . I love her hair, her pose, facial detail and expression, wardrobe and I must say, I am in awe at how beautiful this is presented! Best to you in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2018
    I am so honored by your wonderful review.
Comment from iPhone7


I know your work anywhere and this is just so You. Your talent and feel for your work is, as I have said so many times, is a gift that you continuously give back to us to raise our spirits to a higher level of awareness. I so admire you my friend and wish you all the best in the contest. I hope all is well with you and those you love and those who love you ~ Steve

 Comment Written 20-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2018
    Thank you Steve. Your reviews are always so encouraging. God bless you.
Comment from csimmons032


Beautifully done! This drawing has such an elegance to it. You did a wonderful job with the details. Amazing job and I thank you for sharing this portrait with us. :)

 Comment Written 19-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2018
    Thank you for this fabulous rating. I am so honored.
reply by csimmons032 on 24-Apr-2018
    you're welcome :)
Comment from bpellephoto


When I first laid eyes on this marvelous drawing I would have sworn an oath that it was maybe a turn of the last century Daguerreotype or perhaps a Tintype. When I read the notes I couldn't believe that this was indeed a drawing.

This is masterful to the nth degree. I mean look at her eyes - mesmerizingly beautiful.

What really 'floats my boat' about this piece is the soft realism you have drawn. It is almost 3D.

I am still so overwhelmed by the artistry of this piece.

If this doesn't win, the you got robbed.

Wish I had a spare 6, this is deserving of that an a whole lot more ... B-)) Bob

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
    This is the best review I have ever received! I thank you with all my heart
Comment from Solway Lady


How wonderful is this! Such a beautiful face and excellent lighting on the hair. Brilliant shading in the clothes and the composition is just right. Love the detail in the blouse.Great talent.Good luck.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2018
    Wow, thank you. The 6 star rating is always so exciting to receive.
reply by Solway Lady on 24-Apr-2018
Comment from allanoak


This is totally amazing. You managed to capture the elegance of this lady as if she was alive.

Your facial expression is perfect.

I just cannot comprehend the talent it takes to do this. Bravo.

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 22-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much Allan.
Comment from cleo85


You re-created the style of the late 1800's and early 1900's and the style of Charles Dana Gibson exactly and intriguing. The proportions and shading are exact. The lighting and the coloring deepens the impression of an old drawing. The tall format is adequate, but I find the framing too tight. It is irritating for me that her hair is cut of on top.
You might consider to add the source you used as reference and give credit to the G. D. Gibson, so that you won't have any copyright issues.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
    Wonderful review thank you
reply by cleo85 on 18-Apr-2018
    You're most welcome. :o)
Comment from helvi2


You did such an exquisite job of drawing this it look real! Love the detail shown in the white fabric. The folds of material were beautifully drawn. The styled hair is perfect for the time and beautifully drawn to. I think the time and effort you put into the details was well spent. I don't think you missed a thing. That's what made this image seem as a real photograph. Very Deserving of a six star review. Good Luck in the April Open Challenge. :o) Helvi

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much for this wonderful review
Comment from Stringbean


A beautiful vintage drawing of the Gibson Girls. I like the vintage and classic look to this drawing. Beautifully created in graphite pencil. A wonderful sketch and incredible details with shading and blending with graphite. You play with light and shadows brings this art work to life. Gorgeous facial features with good facial and body proportions. So realistic and I like that you kept her hair, clothes, the way she poses so accurate for the time. A creative and talented art work. Thanks for sharing! A good entry into the APRIL 2018 OPEN CHALLENGE and good luck.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
    Thank you so much
Comment from karen zima


This is an amazing pencil drawing of a lovely young woman. Her clothing and hair have amazing detail. She is drawn with precision and care. Love the expression on her face as she seems shy but a bit devilish. Great work. Good luck in the challenge.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2018


reply by the author on 18-Apr-2018
    An amazing review, thank you