Comment from Wolfdancer13
Such rich expression on your model's face you've portrayed in pencil so nicely. Your attention to detailing holds great precision and your shading technique found in this portrait delivers a wealth of variations and graduation that lends dimension, richness of featuring and so much character. I'm sure your friend was just thrilled! Beautiful artistry.

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2025

Thank you, Lisa, yes he was very happy with it:))

Comment from Devonte Baker
Oh my lawd. What a drawing!!! The detail in the self portrait is perfect. Shading is excellent! Blending is excellent! Marvelous work, thank you for sharing! Congrats on winning this contest! Well done, and we'll deserved!!!

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025

Thank you so much, Devonte!!

Comment from Contests

A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 25-Mar-2025

Thank you!!

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of a happy looking, handsome young man. Well drawn and good luck!

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025

Thank you!

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Ah! This is gorgeous work. The drawing in pencil of the portrait requires outstanding skill. IT is so lifelike and professional. I really like how you treated the outer and inner shirts also.

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2025

Thank you so much, Glena!

Comment from MKFlood
shame i dont have a 6. the facial is excellent. the depth is excellent. the details is excellent. the shading is excellent. the presentation is balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2025

Thank you, Mark!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is super drawing of a young man's portrait done in pencils! The realist drawing technique in this piece has a lyrical quality â€" every stroke feels intentional yet spontaneous, creating a captivating rhythm. It's inspiring to see such confident artistry. This deserves a 10. And sadly, I have run out of all sixes. I am standing and clapping!

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 Comment Written 22-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2025

Thank you so much, Seshadri, I really appreciate your feedback:))

Comment from Len Shood
Amazing portrait. The shading and the detail is more than impressive; particularly the hair, the skin and the jacket. Very nice three quarter composition ... very nice.

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2025

Thank you so much, Len!!

Comment from CREZart
Wow, this is awesome work. I can't believe all the amazing detail you have shown. The way he is positioned in the frame is so good. All the detail in his jacket is unbelievable. Great work and entry :)

 Comment Written 22-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2025

Thank you so much!!

Comment from Phyllis Marconi
This is absolutely amazing! The details, the shadows and highlights are spot on. I had to look twice, I thought it was a photo but I was so impressed that you did this in pencil. Awesome job!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2025

Thank you so much, Phyllis!!