Reviews from

study sketch 1

graphite pencil sketch

18 total reviews 
Comment from Alyssaclovers07


This is very pretty, especially for a sketch. Though it may seem simple this being just a sketch really shows off your skills. Keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 26-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    alyssaclovers07,
    I will try to do as you ask.
    I am pleased you like my simple drawing, showing less, like with no shading, but just line thickness variations, you can still create and interesting drawing, an interesting piece of art.
    thank you again for leaving me your comments, which are greatly appreciated.
    take care, & cheers!
Comment from Devonte Baker


This is simple for oh so perfect. I have a hard time drawing tree for detail. I will sure be looking at this drawing for tips. This is beautifully done. Thank you so much for sharing this

 Comment Written 26-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Devonte,
    you are welcome.
    Pleased you like my simple drawing, showing less, like with no shading, but just line thickness variations, you can still create and interesting drawing. A interesting piece of art.
    Thank you again for leaving me your comments, and the six star rating, which are all greatly appreciated.
    Take care, & cheers!
Comment from soulfeeder


I like the simplicity of this artwork, created just by the use of line without shading. Placing the subject at the center still great because you have also provided a balance negative space on each side. I can just imagine this dying pine trees with branches already drooping and brownish and pretty aged. This sketch reminded me of the quote: "less is more."

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    soulfeeder,

    pleased you like my simple drawing, that shows less, like no shading, showing with just line thickness variations, you can still create and interesting drawing, an interesting piece of art.
    Thank you again for leaving me your comments, which are much appreciated.
    Take care, & cheers!
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very interesting and creative visual presented here. I like how you dramatize the branches of the tree by just simple lines. Very well done thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Maureen,
    you are welcome.
    Pleased you like my simple drawing, show with less, like with no shading, but just line thickness variations, you can still create and interesting drawing, an interesting piece of art.
    Thank you again for leaving me your comments, which are much appreciated.
    Take care, & cheers!
    Lucien
Comment from orchidrn


At first I thought this was a drawing of a bamboo plant. But I can also see the resemblance to a dying pine tree. In any event it is a beautiful drawing, and a very artistic approach. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-May-2024


reply by the author on 27-May-2024
    Orchidrn,
    bamboo?!! I must be loosing my touch. Thank you for your time and review.
    Have great day, cheers,
    Lucien
Comment from Sara Lautenschlager


This piece shows interesting depth and movement of the branches. At certain glances the trees resemble ment marching or dancing, upon closer view you see how they are branches seeming to move. Fun to look at

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 Comment Written 24-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Sara,
    thank you for you support and leaving me with your thoughts on my drawing, it is appreciated.
    I am curious, so I can improve artwork, in your opinion, what does it need to be given a higher rating?
    Cheers,have a great day.
    Lucien
Comment from Ray Gordon


Lucien, with out looking at your description, I thought to myself that looks exactly like parts of pine trees. I was right. Very nicely presented. The best of luck in the contest. Ray

 Comment Written 24-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Ray,
    once again think you for your support of my work.
    It is appreciated.
    Cheers.
    Lucien
Comment from Mark Lovegrove


Hi Lucien, I wonder why the trees are dieing. Anyway you have drawn this picture very well with a good eye. Thank you for sharing and well done, cheers.

 Comment Written 24-May-2024


reply by the author on 25-May-2024
    Mark,
    I do not know either, except when the piece was drawn, it was during the drought and we were at Bass Lake.
    Thank you for your time, in looking and leaving your review.
    Cheers,
    Lucien
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Congratulations on your placement win in this contest. I contains many nice lines, a number of good curves. But it does have a little shading. Very nice work!

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2022


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2022
    Glena,

    Thank you. and for looking and reviewing this drawing.
    On this drawing there actually is no shading, it is the density of the lines and variation that gives the illusion of shading.

    have great day,
    Cheers.
    Lucien
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 09-Mar-2022
    I see that. Welcome. Really fine work and Congratulations on your recent wins.
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful image that is well composed and seems to capture the essence of the scene in a minimum of strokes. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2020
    Mike,

    thank you for the well wishes for the image in the up and coming contest, and of course for your support of my work.
    All are appreciated.

    Take care and have a good day.
    Cheers.
    Lucien