Reviews from

Ballerina in prep 12

Pastel on pastel paper

10 total reviews 
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Lovely, lovely, lovely. Such a flow of her dress with the various blues, greens, whites, creams. The background with the two different top colors is really nice and the dark lower portion brings her lighter dress out. Nice work in pastels. Yes her black muscles are realistic, nice.

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 29-Jan-2022
    Welcome so very much.
Comment from Daphne Oberon


You are very good at this kind of art and bring a kind of honor to your portrayal of the female epitome. This has a fluidity and sense of life about it that is very appealing. Your lighting is excellent. My admiration!

 Comment Written 24-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 25-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Carina Imbrogno


I absolutely love your ballerinas my friend I think they are your best work this is absolutely stunning you remind me so much of the master Artist Dega's ballerina. Beautiful colors. Love the ombré background.outstanding my dear friend

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Artistsushma


Yes, those back muscles have come out real nice. Just so conspicuously crafted. Even folds in her costume are beautifully done. It's an elegant ballerina composition!! Kudos

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Brendaartwork18


Yes the muscle structure is an important part of our anatomy and must be of good strength in such as a ballerina. I think you have demonstrated very well this aspect .... the rest is very attractive also. I like your sense if light placements, on her hair, shoukders and soreading dress

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that very fit looking young lady. Colours, textures and tones are good. Well drawn!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from JirinaInspire


Such unique paintings of this ballerina in the resting position and focus on her back.
Great details and contrasting textures of the dress and smooth skin .The colors are beautiful.
Wonderful presentation!

 Comment Written 23-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
reply by JirinaInspire on 24-Jan-2022
    Very much welcome James.
Comment from TDtraditionalart


This is really beautiful!! Your use of colour, especially in the folds of her dress are very well done, expressive. Her back muscles came out very nicely. This positioning isn't an easy one with her head tilted forward, you have done very well! I wish I had a six to give you...

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 23-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very much
Comment from alaskapat


This is a beautiful addition to your ballerina series, I like that you show her facing away as she prepares to dance.
Her costume is fabulous, such a lovely show of the fabric, the colors are beautiful . She is well rendered with good shape and structure, well defined back. The lavender background is perfect, excellent show of the light!
Well presented! Beautiful work!

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Yes! You've drawn her back musculature Wonderfully,James!
( I'm impressed and delighted! : ) )
'Good Show',buddy!
A 'Good Show' indeed!
~Sean
. . .

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 20-Jan-2022
    Thank you so very much sean
reply by Sean T Phelan on 20-Jan-2022
    You're very welcome,James!