Cody and Rascal by Laura Smith

Frances Byrne 23 Jun 2009

Just wonderful art, the little boys laugh is priceless.

I think Marlene hit the nail on the head. It's the look on the little boys face and the body language. It's a perfect picture of happiness. You could do worse than be remembered for this one! Wonderful piece.

Anonymous Guest 23 Mar 2008

Ten years later this is still the best...it captures the pony and his boy...timeless...they are still the same together only with a few more years...great work Laura...lets do it again....

Jodi Keys 19 Jan 2008

Perfect!

Steve Howard 14 Jan 2008

This could be a saturday evening post cover. Real nice.

Nancy Aldrich 27 Nov 2007

This drawing is amazing!!! very well done!

Marlene Piccolin 15 Nov 2007

It's the look on that little boy's face along with the body language that says he is SO proud and the "bad hair day" on the pony that does it for me. Yes, your skill has progressed, but this drawing has such universal appeal. Enjoyed your gallery.

Andrew Hunter 23 Aug 2007

superb work Laura

annette steens 17 Jul 2007

soooo sweet.....soooooo happyyyyyyyyy I love it! Very nice done!

Wendi Evans 06 Apr 2007

Fantastic work! I see why it is an all time family favorite.

Tina Nichols 25 Mar 2007

Wow Laura, this drawing is top notch, I would count it as one of my favorites too!

Marlene Barrett 21 Jan 2007

I must admit this is a wonderful portrait!! Maybe the reason it stays your family's favorite, is because of how it makes them feel? I can feel the joy,love,and bond of two friends in this great art-piece :-)

susan kinney 13 Dec 2006

awesome drawing.. a favorite memory for sure

Delia Pacheco 12 Nov 2006

Laura this piece is incredible! glad to see that it got a prize, love your work...thanx for your comments today

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 04 Nov 2006

Wow,amazing pencil art!!! Gorgeous!!!You are Very Talented,Laura!!!:)

Marty Yokawonis 22 Oct 2006

so cute!

Amanda Willey 21 Oct 2006

So sweet! This is adorable!

Frank Rosalez 07 Oct 2006

This is truely a classic image you do great work.

Daniel Caraballo 30 Sep 2006

Incredible job!

debbie collier 28 Sep 2006

Awesome work!!

Tahirih Hall 26 Sep 2006

This is so well done, Laura. WOW! I just love the little boy's smile!

cynthia berridge 24 Sep 2006

this one jumped out at me when looking through you beautiful art work

Sheila Chambers 18 Sep 2006

Just anouther horse person saying hi and highly enjoying your work, keep it up !!!!

Cathy Howell 18 Sep 2006

Your work is exquisite!

Keerati Sarakun 12 Sep 2006

eXXeLLeNT WoRK !!! :)

Anonymous Guest 12 Sep 2006

VeRy NiCe DRaWiNG!!

ARTURO SPRAYCASSO 07 Sep 2006

amazing work!!!

Jacqueline Bishop 31 Aug 2006

excelent drawing!! ZAZ

jennifer rose 18 Aug 2006

Lovely drawing! I really like his expression.

Jodi Carter 18 Aug 2006

this is absolutely gorgeous!

RUBY REDWINE 16 Aug 2006

This is Perfect!!!!

Eddy collins 04 Aug 2006

nice work

Lene Daugaard 25 Jul 2006

hi I can't help loving this too, there are so much warmth and charm in that drawing

Olga van Dijk 16 Jul 2006

==CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 1st place AW's Horsing Around Contest! AND RIGHTFULLY SO!!==

Peter Skov 18 Jun 2006

It's like you can photograph with a pencil. What a talent! The shading of the face, the highlights, the shadows... Remarkable!

anirban bora 16 Jun 2006

highly impressed

Tanya McFarland 14 Jun 2006

This is truly adorable! I can't wait to get my son his first pony/slash horse. He's only 14 months but he's ridden with me and seemed to enjoy it very much! I also hope to work my skills enough to even be as half as talented as you!

Anonymous Guest 30 Apr 2006

Outstanding work Laura. I really like your style. great shading

Anonymous Guest 24 Apr 2006

Precious. Great drawing ability and composition.

Jean M. Laffitau 19 Apr 2006

This is perfection!! Incredible, fantastic work Laura!

Monica Burtley 12 Apr 2006

Prettty!

Solar Ic3 10 Apr 2006

amazing work.....

Terry Harris 26 Mar 2006

It's enchanting and adorable! Your skills are improved in some of your newer work I got to look at, but who cares! This is still skillful art. More important than skill is conveying the emotion, the feeling of the scene! You did that, and it's so touching, no wonder it's still a favorite!

baldwin 10 Mar 2006

This is amazing your real good.

Shay Guerrero 10 Feb 2006

Wow Laura you did a great job love the emotion in the littlt bys face you sure did capture a moment! Thanks for your comments on my work also!

Marcel LorAnge 09 Jan 2006

This is an awesome work of art, my fav. of yours so far but I'm sure you'll post many more great ones Laura. Keep them coming!

Kathryn Arruda 07 Jan 2006

Beautifully rendered! And so rich with expression, which makes it even more special.

Sherrie Kostura 31 Dec 2005

This is just fabulous, Laura! The sepia tones just set the mood, too.

Ana Tirolese 04 Dec 2005

Awwwwwww This is is so sweet! I love it. You do excellent work.

Trish Ellis 01 Dec 2005

This is just precious! Beautiful detail

Steve Keith 21 Nov 2005

A world class portrait Laura!

Noval N. Hernawan 18 Nov 2005

I would like to say that this is your best and undoubtedly the most successsfull and well loved portrait Laura. But... I scrool down this pages... the long of the comments here already say it by itself. :D I love this one alot. :)

deborah anne nero 14 Nov 2005

so sweet

S Jones 06 Nov 2005

This is a keeper!

vijay k 29 Oct 2005

fantastic!! and thanks a lot for your comments on my artwork!!

sylvia etie 28 Oct 2005

you are so gifted!! keep it up!!

Gayle Taylor 27 Oct 2005

BEAUTIFULLY DONE!! Keep it up!!!

Matthew Kukosky 23 Oct 2005

great pencil work, and subject and are they boxer pups your holding, I have one too

Stuart Murphy 22 Oct 2005

Fine work Laura, the shading and shadowing effect really express the depth of emotion in not only facial expressions, but also in the cloths. Amazing work.

CLIVE LEWIS-HOPKINS 21 Oct 2005

In particular Ilike the expression of happiness on the boy's face.

Alex Djauhari 20 Oct 2005

Laura, your pencil drawings are impeccable! I am truly honored for your comment on my work. Thank you.

Malou Pombo 17 Oct 2005

Laura, all your works are wonderfull ! Congratulations ! thank you for the comments.

Nancy Mattei 02 Oct 2005

Fabulous work!

David Holcombe 30 Sep 2005

This was, of course, a featured drawing. Excellent rendering. Straightforward composition. There is a sense of complicity between pony and boy. Don't worry. If you keep drawing, the subjects will increase in intensity and technical quality. The trick is to keep creating.

Jessica Hughes 29 Sep 2005

This is a wonderful image. The child looks completely happy. Love it!

Tammy Irvine 29 Sep 2005

This is beautifully done.

Loredana 25 Sep 2005

Awesome Laura :)

boban savic 19 Sep 2005

Very well-balanced composition. Beautiful drawing!

Cristina Marsi 12 Sep 2005

It is a great work indeed, but i know the feeling when you want to trascend it :)

Jimmy Chang 09 Sep 2005

Ohh My Lord!! What a masterpiece!!ou did it wonderfully!! Lovely subtle contrasts of light and textures. Excellent composition with great details ..Very enjoyable.. Thanks for sharing! Jimx

joanne elliott 28 Aug 2005

This is lovely , so well drawn and lovely subject well done

Lawrence Hickman 28 Aug 2005

well expressed and terrifically captured, awsome beyond words.....

linda lindall 26 Aug 2005

absolutely wonderful Laura

Femi Johnson 25 Aug 2005

awesome drawing Laura & congrats on contest

tim linville 25 Aug 2005

Very good understanding of light,AND your pencil!Very nice portrait,Laura!

Carolin Schweizer 23 Aug 2005

your art is unbelievable. You put so much love into it, that it reflects through your art.

Dan Mills 21 Aug 2005

Reminds me of me when I was little! HA! You really captured the boys excitement and joy. Very well rendered, Laura.

Tim Jensen 17 Aug 2005

Congratulations on your win, Laura. This is a fantastic drawing filled with emotion.

Marilyn Servais 17 Aug 2005

CONGRATULATIONS LAURA ! THIS PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG BOY WITH HIS PONEY IS WONDERFUL !AND DESERVES ITS FIRST PLACE IN THE CONTEST !

Shawna Lynn Ballard 15 Aug 2005

This is nearly sweet beyond words! The expressions on their faces are priceless. Your attention to detail is exquisite.

William Boyer 14 Aug 2005

Great expression, keep working your pencil

Malin Hagman 14 Aug 2005

Great work! I just love it:D

Greg Joens 12 Aug 2005

nice work on this... lots of character

Jennifer Hewitt 10 Aug 2005

wow i love this one too. both the boy and horse are drawn to perfection.

RITA GIBSON 09 Aug 2005

Excellent work

Mike Swanson 09 Aug 2005

This is amazing work in pencil! the detail is incredible!

Nicole Jahan 07 Aug 2005

Great work ! a lot of patience too !

Paula C. L. Santos 06 Aug 2005

wel done, beautiful work

Mareez Farag 04 Aug 2005

beautiful! perfect pencil work.

Diana Hume 04 Aug 2005

This is a wonderful drawing! i'm not surprized it is successful! How happy Cody looks! So completely unselfconsious! Great job!

Joe Bartz 02 Aug 2005

Very detailed and photorealistic drawing. Great job.

marc doutherd 01 Aug 2005

Your work is beautiful and full of the joy of life. Your going to go far!

Peggy Eddings 01 Aug 2005

I love the big smile on the boy's face. Great pencil work.

Peter Leahy 01 Aug 2005

Really fabulous pencil work!!!

Emilia Misiura 31 Jul 2005

I looked at all your drawings they all are great. Keep it up. you will have many favorites

Joke Schotting 31 Jul 2005

WOW,GREAT WORK LAURA!!!!

Chris Hoffman 30 Jul 2005

This is incredible! Awesome work I need to take lessons from you on shading...Take care,thanks for your comment on my horse.

lisandro pena 30 Jul 2005

This is beautifully rendered, i love the lighting and the warmth. Outstanding job on the detail,love the texture.

Manuela Facchin Varalda 26 Jul 2005

Simply adorablle, Laura! Perfect pencil

Beth Thompson 24 Jul 2005

This is a wonderful drawing. Nothing wrong with something staying a favorite for as long as possible. ;-) You'll have lots of artwork to come (I hope!), we all have to have a "classic" and this definitely classifies as that.

stephen smith 24 Jul 2005

thats a cute picture. very smoothe shading and nice composition. love it!

Crystal Basta 23 Jul 2005

I love it! I can see why this is one of your favs.

Oliver Cook 23 Jul 2005

Beautiful drawing! Im not sure who looks happiest :)

Paul Sandilands 23 Jul 2005

very nice work, hers'sa tip.. when you are finished, go over all the dark's with a 4h-6h pencil gently!.. if you already know this.. my apologies:)

Artist Reply: Hey thanks Paul! I didn't know that actually!! =}

Peter Kripgans 22 Jul 2005

outstanding pencil work, Laura!!!

Michelle Horvath 18 Jul 2005

Lovely and sweet pencil drawing!

Katerina Koukiotis 17 Jul 2005

it's so lovely and your pencilwork is beautiful :) a truly beautiful portrait:):):)

Maggi Carstairs 17 Jul 2005

Your work is delightful...this is very delightful....in fact all your images and your portfolio is wonderful..

Julie Mayser 16 Jul 2005

You did a super job on this one Laura! Great values, and you absolutely zeroed in on the emotional content of the delighted little boy! Wonderful...!

James Herrera 16 Jul 2005

This is excellent in everyway.

WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 16 Jul 2005

Nothing blows me away more than a well done pencil! Great style and technique Laura.--Denny

eileen martin 16 Jul 2005

fantastic pencil work:)

Gary Glass 16 Jul 2005

Beautiful work Laura,, you do very nice pencil work..

Christine Calderon 15 Jul 2005

Your details make this! I can see why Your family is in love with this! Every detail is spot on and your capture of feeling and the emotion in this is breath taking!! This is truely a Lovley and moving piece!!

Anonymous Guest 15 Jul 2005

I love this drawing. so live like. wildwend

Charlotte Ottilo 15 Jul 2005

You are one seriously talented person!! Incredible!

Aris Stathakis 14 Jul 2005

wonderful pencil work! 10+

Gabriel Mendez 13 Jul 2005

nice ponny cool

Terry Bullard 12 Jul 2005

so true, its awesome!

Renata Cavanaugh 12 Jul 2005

Beautiful pencil work

Gaston L. Magallanes 12 Jul 2005

Very nice drawing. Gives me a warm feeling. :)

Ruth Tyson 12 Jul 2005

This is brilliant, the light and shading are absolutely spot on! a wonderful and happy portrait.

stephanie atlee 11 Jul 2005

This is so sweet and nicely done...it is such a happy picture.

Artist Reply: Wow Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments, encouragement, and support!!! *huggs* Thanks for earning me a Top 10 Club award for the day!!

Michael J. Priewe 11 Jul 2005

Laura, This piece proves within in it's self, it is timeless as a classic and perfect in subject as well as execution in the creation. The two "kids" together are not only cute but bounded together in their youthfulness. Whenever, whatever you may do in the future that can unseat this favorite of family & friends deserve the title as "New Favorite" ... I await that one. Fantastic Image!

Casey Catton 11 Jul 2005

It is a great piece! The look of delight on the boy is priceless. (not to mention his little checkered shirt, the fold in his pants, and of course, the pony)

Emily Reed 11 Jul 2005

Charming and delightful!

stan jones 11 Jul 2005

great details and the smile is fantastic well done

PMyers 11 Jul 2005

This little boy has a happy face. This portrait makes me smile. Thanks for the comment on We are one.

georgia brown 11 Jul 2005

Excellent pencil work!!

Leah Jaarveth 11 Jul 2005

Wow you did such a wonderful job!! I love it Laura :)

Jessica Morgan 11 Jul 2005

It's absolutely perfect! I can see why it would be thier favorite...this is so cute and so well done!

ashok nayak 11 Jul 2005

beautiful work Laura!

Dawn Bigford 11 Jul 2005

I love this picture... that little boy looks so happy with his beautiful pony... great job

Cody and Rascal

by Laura Smith

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