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Welcome To My World

Zoo chimp watching you

8 total reviews 
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Wow and yes these positions are mostly seen in a Zoo as the animals are not free looking at the human beings, and you really created a special picture about this situation
great detail work, good use of space as we can see this face in outstanding details and his/her feelings are streaming out to me - as I can feel all the thoughts of any animals -great color choice and application - a special presentation, well done

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2021
    Thank you and so pleased you agree my story.
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 10-Oct-2021
    you are most welcome, xoxo
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Interesting and well done in a unique style of features and eyes. Different. Good strokes and wonderful expositon and his forehead and gaze. He truly coordinated with you description. The upper face and eyes with that area do have it.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thank you
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 08-Oct-2021
    Welcome.
Comment from JirinaInspire


Nice painting of this animal looking straight at you.
Great colors and shading are so nice to view.
Wonderful presentation, thank you for sharing.
Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thank you
reply by JirinaInspire on 07-Oct-2021
    Much welcome.
Comment from nikman


A reasonable entry into the competition posted here! Your full and comprehensive composition offers us what should be a grand view of your wonderful painting. Somehow your work looks rather blurred to me. Otherwise, good luck!

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thank you. Have sharpend it. The pencil work is blended for a soft look.
Comment from avmurray


I really like your notes Brenda, because this is probably the way the chimps are thinking, and according to your drawing, smiling about it. What I like the best is how well you have made the very expressive eyes, and also the limited color pallet.

You have used both the graphite and color pencils so well, and you have brought out such fine textures. Fine distinctions between like and dark as well.

The format and tight framing is working well, and it is a fine balance in the composition. The photo you have taken of your drawing is probably a bit soft, but this is after all an art contest, and I think you have done well. I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Thank you very much for your insightful review. Very much appreciated. I have since sharpened the photo but a lot of blending meant a soft look. I think it now looks a little sharper.
reply by avmurray on 08-Oct-2021
    Yes it does Brenda, and you are more than welcome for the review.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Brenda!
That's an interesting 'Beastly Portrait',my friend!
I'm getting a 'Slightly Unsettling' kind of a vibe from it but that's probably just a personal thing 'cause apes have always 'creeped me out' a little bit! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Oct-2021
    Ha ha we all have our little foibkes and freaks. Thanks for reviewing, appreciated.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 07-Oct-2021
    You're welcome,Brenda! : )
Comment from alaskapat


Awe, the chimp is watching me as I review this! Well rendered and it's a good entry for the contest! His eyes bring him to life! If I move my head, his eyes follow me!
Good shape and structure of this chimp, nice show of its hair texture, I like his pose and the way the viewer is drawn to the eyes!
Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2021
    Thank you Pat. Much appreciated review.
Comment from MKFlood


Awwww..it looks just like me! Thanks for the portrait! Wink..lol. cute creation. The clarity is great. The depth is great. The details is great. The shading is great. The depth is great. The facial expression is great. The creation is balance and eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and great job overall.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 06-Oct-2021
    Mark you have me intrigued. You are very handsom then. Thank you for a great review.