After degas, Before the exam by jennifer blenkinsopp

mandy thomas 27 Feb 2009

degas....aaaah a love of mine...you have depicted well indeed

Adam Pinson 12 Jul 2007

Remarkable! I do believe you could Go your own route with the Ballet Dancer's. And Performance Pieces. Your work is just brilliant and moving.

Steph Salt 24 Apr 2006

Now this is what I think of when I think of Degas paintings. It's wonderful Jenny.

Ebyuu Vey 22 Oct 2005

Enchanting. A wonderful work!

Julie Mayser 11 Oct 2005

Great interpretation of Degas... he is one of my favorites also. You have captured the very essence of Degas!

Mayme Crouse 01 Oct 2005

Very good rendition. Awesome pastel. Degas is one of my favorite also

laura liberge 07 Aug 2005

OMG! This is so beautiful! Degas is my favorite painter. You have redone this picture very well.

Paula C. L. Santos 06 Aug 2005

beautiful work

Casey Catton 01 Jul 2005

Love your brushwork and the softness in this piece. great job!

marc doutherd 30 Jun 2005

What a wonderful image! Soooo much character.truly Im blessed by viewing your work!

Marion Bubak 25 Jun 2005

VERY NICE WORK JENNIFER AND THE COLORS ARE SO SOFT SO THEY DON'T TAKE AWAY FROM THE LADIES.

Emily Reed 23 Jun 2005

These "Degas" are so great.

Artist Reply: Thankyou Emily, look on spooky on art critics, goes back about 3 pages, this is a true story.

Les Jobes 23 Jun 2005

Outstanding use of pastels! do you use the Soft/Chalk Pastels, Hard Pastels or the Water-Soluble Pastels? This is amazing work!! Fantastic detailing of the dancers from the tip of their pointy shoes to the top of their heads! Love the lacey gowns they are wearing.. perfectly drawn!! Exquite work Jennifer! :o)

Artist Reply: Hi Les, thanks for your comment, I have hard and soft pastels, The best ones I like and what all these pastels are done in, are Rowney proffesional soft pastels, and used pencil pastel for fine lines, Hard first on the background and floor.I also bought some loose ones in spain, not sure think these were rembrant, they soft too.but rowney my favourite.

Nira Dabush 23 Jun 2005

marvelous artwork,jennifer...excellent pastel's work...just AMAZING!

Artist Reply: thankyou Nira

stephanie atlee 23 Jun 2005

wonderful textures and colors...nicely done

Artist Reply: Thankyou stephanie for your comment.

Anonymous Guest 22 Jun 2005

Just amazing! Great work!

Loredana 22 Jun 2005

A very beautiful composition Its so elegant and delicate looking ...

Jessica Morgan 22 Jun 2005

Great pastel work Jennifer :)

ashok nayak 22 Jun 2005

GREAT PASTEL WORK jENNIFER! just a reminder of masters.you hv a fantastic skill .

William Boyer 22 Jun 2005

great job. keep it up.

joan warburton 22 Jun 2005

I had the opportunity to view The Little Dancer at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C. This was amazing. Your painting is true to form. You've done a lovely job!