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Almost Five Feet Tall

Almost five-feet self-portrait by and of Glena.

11 total reviews 
Comment from Endeavour


An extremely well presented and well rouned figure of a lady, who is decoratively dressed ,wel lit which clearly identifies body features and facial expression.Clear background enhances presentation.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
    Thank you kindly, artist friend endeavor. I wondered whether to shade the background around my image but your words made me glad I did not as the dress is busy. When looking into a full-length door mirror at the time, I did not want to include any background images. Thanks so much again.
reply by Endeavour on 16-Dec-2021
    Your'e welcome
Comment from Brendaartwork18


This is an exceptional rendition of yourself in full body portrait mode. You are quite a tiny person, the same height as me! Your balanced angle is very well done, the details on your dress are intricate and realistic. I like your pose. You poverall work and presentation are excellent.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you, thank you, thank you. You may never know what this meant. I was encouraged. Would love to see you in image.
reply by Brendaartwork18 on 12-Dec-2021
    I have never done a full body portrait of me. I grew sideways not up, always been a little tubby haha. May be one day we shall see. I did enter the portrait comp. now its over I can tell you but did the image with a touch of Andy Warhol style, sort of hid the wrinkles.
Comment from jesuel


what a great portrait the shading is really well done the detail is great I really like how you did the dress very nicely done the shoes are great as well beautiful work here

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you, thank you so very much. You encouraged me greatly.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


This is a beautiful presentation with a great self-portrait in such special detail work and a simple color choice that it was a special application, as every single detail is excellent - your frame is special and well applied to your body, so the attraction is perfect for this contest - well created and all the best for the contest

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you, thank you, artist friend. I hope it does well in the contest as it was quite an achievement to do this in heels. LOL.
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 11-Dec-2021
    I can imagine it lol, have a nice weekend and best of luck
Comment from Way West


This is a well done portrait that has an exciting and unique point of view! The artwork feels lifelike and the monotone colors give this excellent highlight. A great entry to the contest and I wish you luck!

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you for your wonderful comments and helpful suggestions as well as best wishes.
Comment from Carina Imbrogno


Wow this is absolutely stunning my dear friend. You really did an incredible job. It's truly beautiful. The details on the dress are amazing. Wow it's life size. That's ever more amazing Love the soft colors that you see your render the fabric so beautifully. You're a very beautiful woman and very classy. Thank you for sharing such an amazing work of art I wish I had a six left to give you. I wish you lots of luck in the contest

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you, and thank you, and thank you, my dear outstanding portrait, animal, foul and all kinds of drawing skill. It really means a lot coming from one so gifted as yourself.
Comment from Artistsushma


It's so nicely done and it's very tricky doing self portraits. I could not muster the courage so far to attempt a self portrait. I must acknowledge it's a brilliant work in pencil and charcoal!! It's come up beautifully and best wishes for the contest

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you so kindly, artist friend. I don't know if I could do it now, definitely not that face and life size. Your really have encouraged me on this one and thanks for the best wishes.
Comment from TDtraditionalart


This is a well done drawing of your life-sized self! Your proportions are appropriate for your prespective. The details you put into your dress, the fabric and the pattern are well rendered. Your facial and expression is good. Although it looks like you're turn at an odd angle. Your shoulders and breasts seem to be a little too far left from the position of your hips. Your shading and details are well done. I still think that your cut out in photoshop leaves it looking flat. Your drawing is great, but you have taken away from its impact. I would suggest next time just drawing a little of the floor under your feet, just shading with the side of your pencil and adding their shadows...Very well done, all the best in the contest

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you. I suppose I was just focusing on the drawing as it was quite difficult to photograph. I had a little floor that I removed along with the shadows from the work. I don't know that I could do the life-size at this time, definitely not as fast. I took your suggestion regarding the Mums but probably don't have time for this one. Thanks. I did turn at an angle. Notice my pencil, or one of them I used in my hand. It had to be life sized and that was a challenge. Just did it as I saw, as I could. Appreciate your support.
Comment from michiganmike


A very nice self portrait and to think that it is life sized is quite amazing. I like the sparkling eyes that seem so full of life and think the dress is beautiful.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
    Thank you, kind artist friend. Means a lot coming from you, a real lot indeed.
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of your pretty self. Colours, textures and tones are good. Well drawn and good luck!

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 Comment Written 09-Dec-2021


reply by the author on 09-Dec-2021
    Thank you for such fine comments and helpful suggestions.