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Dottie by *bluemystic:iconbluemystic:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > Portraits & Figures

©2008-2009 *bluemystic
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Artist's Comments

This is a drawing that I've been working on for the last week. My sister in law lost her mother to a tragic accident this last summer. This is going to be a special surprise gift for her. I'm happy with the outcome. It's my first drawing of an elderly person so I was really nervous about drawing the wrinkles.

It took me several weeks off and on. I used graphite pencils HB-2B, soft pastels, charcoal, tortillons, a kneaded eraser, and paintbrushes for blending. The size is 9x12

I uploaded the WIPs here [link] in case you're interested

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This drawing has been featured by :iconphilippegaravel: here [link]
And by :iconmisty2007: here [link]
Also featured by :iconirinama: here [link]
And in a news article by :iconkeijunlilja: here [link]

Thanks so much to you all for this great honor! :blowkiss:

Comments


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:iconjenniferthefirst:
~JenniferTheFirst Dec 29, 2008, 2:01:00 PM
So you're amazing with paint AND pencil! :clap: Beautiful work!

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:frail:~ Jennifer ~:frail:
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*bluemystic Dec 29, 2008, 2:05:54 PM
Thanks so much Jennifer!! I'm happy you like my art! :bow: And you know that I like yours as well. :hug:
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~burnt-sticks Dec 29, 2008, 2:25:52 PM
Love it! really expressive. i especially like the little spark that comes through in her eyes. a wonderful gift. :D
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*bluemystic Dec 29, 2008, 2:34:34 PM
Thanks Kevin!! The photo was taken at her daughter's wedding.. I think the little sparkle was a hint of a happy tear. Anyway, thanks for noticing and thanks for the comment! :hug:
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~freshfleshy Dec 29, 2008, 2:39:14 PM
I love portraits. very good :D
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*bluemystic Dec 29, 2008, 2:42:26 PM
Thanks so much! I'm happy you like it! :D
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~Darkmoon108 Dec 29, 2008, 6:22:35 PM
This is so gorgeous a portrait.. With your masterful touch you have resonated her inner soul with this wonderful image..The strokes of your pen and ink came honestly through...Awesome ! Your sis in law is one lucky gal indeed..Bravo !


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For the soul there is neither birth nor death. Nor, having once been, does he ever cease to exist. He is unborn , eternal, ever existing, undying and primeval. He is not slain when the body is slain. --Bhagavad Gita
:iconphilippegaravel:
Mood: Love =PhilippeGaravel Dec 30, 2008, 3:40:58 AM
Beautiful portrait Julie :aww:
Nice attention from you for your sister in law :nod: :heart:

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*bluemystic Dec 30, 2008, 7:30:07 AM
Thank you dear Fifi!! :hug: Thanks for the fave too! :heart: I will be giving her the portrait tonight. I hope she likes it! I always worry about that when I do a commission. :aww:
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