first posting

[ShellyF]

Hi this is my first time posting on WC. I think this site is fantastic. As a relatively new and self taught artist, I don't get much feedback on my work. Up until a year ago, I had never picked up an artistic tool of any kind! Since then I have been fascinated (obsessed is mor like it) with people and portraits. Any comments on this drawing would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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[This message has been edited by sandrafletcher (edited March 07, 2001).]

[sandge]

Hi Erin and welcome!
Your gif file was fine - somehow you managed to get too many tags round the file address.

Lovely double portrait!

best wishes [img]http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/smile.gif
sandra

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[tammy]

Excellent Work!

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[animal]

Welcome to Wetcanvas Erin, http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Great job on the portrait http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Linda Ciallelo]

The expressions on the couple's faces are very good. That's a hard thing to do. I don't like the "texture" of the drawing. What kind of paper did you use ? I think that some quality charcoal paper would greatly improve your results.
Linda

[ShellyF]

Thank you, everyone for your comments. Linda, I used Strathmore Bristol, because I find this to be the best paper to withstand all the blending involved in the technique I use.

[wendee]

well done...i like it... http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/smile.gif

[m_a_r_t_i_n]

This is incredibly good, shows much promise http://www.wetcanvas.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Shirl]

Very nice. Must have taken hours! I also like to use the plate-finish bristol. Welcome to Wet Canvas!!

Shirl

[rsmak]

Very nice!
rosanna