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Bubbles

Graphite and Carbon on Arches watercolor paper

27 Comments

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Frances Perea 29 Dec 2008

Wow!

Claire Wilson 09 Nov 2007

Wow, another photo....or what looks like a photo. This is fabulous...incredible detail and shadowing...you artwork definately is incredible....I shall be on the look out for more of your work!

Pat Merewether 05 May 2006

I thought this was a photo - your work is amazing - love this one!

Lisa Hill 23 Jan 2006

To be able to do what you do is a true gift, i am in awe of your work, stunning! Lisa x

Jerie kunitsky 22 Jan 2006

Amazing work..absoluely magical.

Kara Abernathy 14 Jan 2006

THIS IS SO AMAZING! I am honestly blown away!! I want to see more! I love your work!!!!!!!!!!!!

richard childs 14 Jan 2006

Brilliant. Now where's me pencils?

Renata Cavanaugh 11 Jan 2006

I am blown away by your talent. Breathtaking work James

Johnny Hendren 03 Jan 2006

You gotta be kidding me. You did it again. I love everything you do.

Rebecca Mullan 03 Jan 2006

I cannot believe what I'm seeing - it's so exquisitely excellent !! Fabulous !!!!!

Ben DeBiase 25 Dec 2005

an enormously rich talent at work here! such is the power of art-to transform the most innocent, almost trivial moment into the supreme moment of utmost grandeur-you have done this and have likewise won all of my love-ha!

Elton Houck 23 Dec 2005

FANTASTIC! REMARKABLE! You might say that I approve of this work..or you might say instead I am awed by it! The subject and composition is perfect and the rrealism is only matched by a photogrph!

Ruth Tyson 22 Dec 2005

You know there is such a thing as being TOO good. I'd love to know how you achieve this photo-realistic look.

Jarka Drechslerová 20 Dec 2005

James, that is not possible!! ...excellent drawing...my compliment!!

Sarina Renee 17 Dec 2005

The details are so precise... What else can I say about your work. This is just remarkable.

Elizabeth Teed 14 Dec 2005

gorgeous work, wonderful comp

Anthony Smith 06 Dec 2005

Oh Wow, that is truley incredible.

MIke Calderon 06 Dec 2005

This is truly amazing. This past week, I found a pencil artist on this website that I swore was the best I'd ever seen... That changes now! You're the new number 1! Keep up the incredible work!

Christine brand 04 Dec 2005

HELLO JAMES!!! I must add to the honor...Wow! you put us to shame...I thought this was a phto! this is one of the best works I have ever seen....it reminds me so much of myself when I was small....I am sure this has struck the same chord in many hearts...You created a glorious work...like a beautiful song...purely innocent!!! I pray that all your life is blessed and all your days are happy. Sincerely CB

Dan Gagen 25 Nov 2005

what can i say? you are the pencil master!

Terry Bullard 23 Nov 2005

Your work is a delight to look at - the lights and darks are right on.....

Mirsad Mehulic 23 Nov 2005

I am still try to find some photoshop marks... if not you are "THE BEST" pencil user...

adrian pickett 20 Nov 2005

this is the best drawing I have ever seen. you need to publish a book!

Artist Reply: Thank you Adrian. That is something I have been considering.

Jean M. Laffitau 17 Nov 2005

I´m speechless!! Are you sure this is a drawing? :-) It is so realistic, so perfect! Wonderful works of yours James!

Artist Reply: Thank you Jean. The fleece was very complicated to draw, I may have to think twice about doing that again. haha. Thank you everone else for your comments, I really appreciate it!

Virginia Gordon 16 Nov 2005

James, Your Pencil Work is MARVELOUS!

Ana Tirolese 16 Nov 2005

I can barely believe this is a pencil portrait. It looks so photo-realistic. It is beautifully rendered. You are one of the best artists I have ever seen!

sylvia etie 16 Nov 2005

some of the best I've ever seen!