Desperation by Anneke Hut

Nira Dabush 30 Mar 2022

Outstanding portrait dear Anneke. You are so talented

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, dear Nira.

Tyrone Smith 05 Jul 2017

GREAT WORK!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Tyrone!

curtis wood 04 Oct 2014

fine work anneke!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Curtis!

Angel Estevez 02 Oct 2014

Reall a very expressive art! Great talent! Congraulations Anneke...

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Angel!

DEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 02 Oct 2014

Oh my powerful and very moving portrait masterpiece...the expression and eyes are incredilble...really touches the soul!!!Great Artistry,my Friend!!!Dee&David

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for the compliments, my friend!

LAURIER Marie josé 02 Oct 2014

OHH!! WHAT A MARVEL !!!lot of fear and sadness, but when our eyes met, i was enable to detach myself from them . VERY FASCINATING WORK !! LOVE IT !!

Artist Reply: Many thanks for the beautiful comment, Marie josé!

Dawson - Lynn James 02 Oct 2014

Beautifully done!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Lynn!

Calvin McFarlane 02 Oct 2014

WELL STATED. WELL DONE.

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Calvin!

Ingrid Kolster 02 Oct 2014

Very special painting!!!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Ingrid!

marie-claire gallet 02 Oct 2014

Very emotional portrait, Anneke!!! The expression of the eyes are going deep into our hearts!!!! Mots excellent painting!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, Marie-Claire!

yves colas 26 Sep 2014

amazing portrait,wonderfully done,as always,you are talented.bravo my friend.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Yves!

Pamela Rivera 18 Mar 2014

wow! thought provoking....well done!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, Pamela!

John Cappello 29 Aug 2012

THIS IS PERFECTLY SPLENDID.I'M SPEECHLESS.

Artist Reply: Thank you very much, John!

MP SMYTH 07 Oct 2011

hi Anneke,i love this work.the eye tell it all.Brilliant. micky

Artist Reply: Thanks a lot, Micky! Have a great weekend!

Ginger Lovellette 25 Feb 2011

Tremendous depiction in this awesome painting!

Artist Reply: Thank you for the beautiful comment, Ginger!

Sigridur Bachmann 26 Oct 2010

Wow ! Exquisite photographic artwork ! Great light and composition and colors ! Very well done and with LOVE

Artist Reply: Thank you for the sweet comment, Sigga! :)

Lynne Thornton 04 Nov 2009

Your work is wonderful, so much depth of feeling and sensitivity.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, Lynne!

Lelia Sorokina 04 Aug 2009

This is so expressive and thought provoking, Anneke!

Artist Reply: Thank you very much for the wonderful comment, Lelia!

Bruce Combs 14 Jul 2009

Oh, my. I'm reaching for my billfold! I'm wondering if I could take a year off, or even some, to work toward alleviating, nay, toward ending such waste of human life. Beside the emotion (I wonder how long it takes most of us to get "beside it?" Or around it. How many back away. Turn and go another direction?) And of course, this child, and the millions of others are the seeds of terrorism now menacing the whole world! But I was saying, find and tell me what isn't perfect here in this painting. What does not add to its stunning effectiveness? Start with the fabulous texture and creases in the "garment," maybe two-thirds of the entire painting! And then try to tell me that any part of the face does not contribute, not only to the desperation, but also to the beauty of this young boy or girl. To only the hardest of hearts, I think, does it matter to what country, what religion this child, and millions more, belongs. And if this painting doesn't portray such need, does not awaken our pity, our concerns, enough eventually to try our best to assist in any way we can to erradicate forever such poverty and suffering at the roots of its beginning, the beginning of the widening pathway to terrorism! Thank you so very very much for this, Anneke, and may God bless you and your continued wonderful creative work, and also bless especially all the children of the world! I so admire your dedicating your profit from your art to the world's children through UNICEF. Thank you again. Peace,etc. Bruce

Artist Reply: Wouldn't it be wonderful if all artists of this world could really solve the problems of these children? To think of that we, by just doing what we love to do, could feed them or help them otherwise, it would be great! Bruce, I know you do lots to make this world a better place, if you ever meet an organisation that could use my work, please tell them they are free to do so. I'm really happy with your sweet words, many thanks! May God bless you and your good works also!

Henrique Serra 04 Jul 2009

fantastic ! keep the good works . . .

Artist Reply: I'll try, Henrique. Thanks for stopping by and your kind words!

Caballero Salguero 29 Jun 2009

Thanks my lovely friend:Great portrait. The essence of the necessity, in the eyes deep. Only soul.Wonderful. Anneke. Hugs. José

Artist Reply: Hi José, that are beautiful words to my painting! Thank you so much!!

GENE DE LOYOLA 07 May 2009

The eye is very expressive art is life Anneke

Artist Reply: Indeed art is life, that's a wonderful statement, Gene! Thank you so much for your thoughtful words!

Hedda Koenig 19 Dec 2008

This picture in fasciating me extremely. It is different and therefore one cannot stop looking at it.

Artist Reply: I had it hanging on the wall and had the same experience as you had, Hedda. I think it's the eyes that do it. I gave it away to someone who liked it very much. I've never seen it again. Thank you for visiting my gallery, your words are very much appreciated!

Thom Roslan 27 Oct 2008

Beautifully captured Anneke.....Great pathos and the colors are perfect for it. Please put this up for your Art of the Day column....... Say it's from me if you feel it's not right of you to put up your own image. PLEASE !

Artist Reply: Dear Thom, that's really a sweet thought of you, but I can't do it, firstly because I only post new artworks of today in the topic and secondly I will never put up my own pictures there. Nevertheless I feel honoured by your comment for which I thank you very much! :D

craynewhope 04 Aug 2008

If this little one does not sell for you, nothing will. Very Good Art

Artist Reply: Thank you very much for your wonderful comment, Gary!

Elf Evans 26 Jul 2008

Yes, this look does have an inner boiling to it!

Artist Reply: Many thanks for your comment, Elf!

Nira Dabush 24 Jul 2008

MOST UNIQUE EXPRESSION, ANNEKKE..WONDERFUL LOOK..

Artist Reply: Thank you, dear Nira. It's always a pleasure to see you in my gallery. :)

Victor Rolfe 28 Jun 2008

Powerful and compelling indeed.

Artist Reply: Thank you for visiting my page and the kind words, Victor! They are greatly appreciated!

Gavin North 05 Jun 2008

This is really powerful Anneke, the eyes stare right though you, it almost makes you feel uncomfortable. This piece should be a reminder to us all, that we are so much luckier than most in this world and we should not take it for granted. truly powerful my friend

Artist Reply: Gavin, I had it hanging on the wall, but had to take it off. It was too confronting to see the eyes. It made me feel guilty, we are living in such luxury. Thank you for your wonderful words!

marisa reilly 10 Feb 2008

This is probably one of my all time favorites Anneka!, so compelling .. so tenderly done.

Artist Reply: Thank you for this wonderful comment, Marisa! :)

Lawrence Untermeyer 18 Jan 2008

Strong Smack!! I like it, especially the way you did the eyes.

Artist Reply: The look in the eyes was what struck me in the reference photo, it's so intensive, I don't have this hanging on my wall. Thanks for your kind words, Lawrence.

bernard john 19 Dec 2007

YES ANNEKE.......A VIVID STATEMENT VERY STRONG!

Artist Reply: Thank you for your words, Bernard!

Karie Goffic 18 Nov 2007

wonderful work, so much emotion!

Artist Reply: Many thanks! It was a photo in a news paper, the eyes were drawing my attention.

Shelley O'Bar 14 Nov 2007

very fitting description

Artist Reply: Thank you very much Shelley.

joe perugini 26 Mar 2007

awsome

John Graham Inkson 12 Jan 2006

Good use of a limited palette. Regards John

hance clay 21 Sep 2005

nice color tones .. well done

Renata Cavanaugh 11 Sep 2005

Fantastic work Anneke. Touching portrait

Emily Reed 09 Aug 2005

A capture of fear and a foreign culture - so well done.

PMyers 12 Jul 2005

How true this is. Well done

Cristina Marsi 19 May 2005

Wow, this is really beautiful! Already noticed while browsing this morning. Didn't realize it was yours though. Great work!

Artist Reply: Your words are wonderful to read, thanks Cristina. :)

Greg Vilton 19 May 2005

So far from your other cheerful artworks... Beautiful pic, Anneke! Each brush stroke is so expressive and the eyes are really disarming...

Artist Reply: Hello Greg, you brighten my day, thank you!

georgia brown 18 May 2005

This piece is full of emotion, beautiful job!

Artist Reply: Thank you for stopping by Georgia!

Casey Catton 18 May 2005

Positively stunning!

Artist Reply: I'm glad you like it, Casey.

Wade Harrison 18 May 2005

very well done, nice composition.

Artist Reply: Thank you Wade, coming from an artist like you, your kind words are really appreciated.

Jerie kunitsky 18 May 2005

Wonderful work....

Artist Reply: Thank you Jerie, I'm glad you like it. When will you load up artwork?

Steph Salt 18 May 2005

Hi Anneke, I love this picture, I don't know if I've already posted a comment on it here but what the heck. :D I still love it. I think it's in the eyes.

Artist Reply: Hi Steph, great to see you! It was on Elfwood and you placed a comment there. But the ERB removed it twice, so I'm glad to have it here now.

Desperation

by Anneke Hut

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