Josephine Baker in Uniform by Carliss Mora

Elf Evans 14 Jul 2007

Whoever owns what, says what, thinks what, can just know "you did a fine image of a Very Fine Woman of Colour" that operated in overseas when we couldn't operate with many IMAGES here...keep 'em commin

Artist Reply: Coming through loud and clear, Elf! Thanks for your frank words on this particular home grown, but unappreciated, great talent, and human being!

Anonymous Guest 26 Mar 2007

Carliss, did you need to get permission from CMG Worldwide (they own all copyright to Josephine's name, likeness, voice, signature, etc) to create this piece? I was wondering out of curiosity--thanks!

Artist Reply: My understanding is that fan art can not be sold from here. Therefore, I have not sold any. Paricularly since I do not know who owns copyrights. If it is checked "for sale" it is simply because I did not omit the check for sale, and do not know hot to reverse it.

marc doutherd 10 Nov 2006

Wonderful Portrait of a wonderful woman!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Marc! I love doing portraits like these.

jane diamond 02 Oct 2006

Carliss - this is extraordinary work! You captured Ms. Baker with such a great likeness and realisim, and you also captured her pride in this excellent pencil rendition of her. She still is a woman I greatly admire, I'm so glad you portrayed her with so much grace, beauty, and dignity. I actually have one of her records, and like to listen to her singing her sweet french songs. Thank you for also commenting on my photo of my cat! Much appreicated. Have a gorgeous day.

Artist Reply: Wow, Jane! Thank you so very much! I have received a lot of great responses for doing Josephinek, and I want to let you know I appreciate your words so much!!

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 13 Sep 2006

Wow,gorgeous portrait!!!Outstanding pencil art!!!Takes you back into a different era of Time!!! What an amazing Talent you have my Friend!!!:)

Artist Reply: Dee, I can't understand how my comments get lost so often! Sorry I overlooked this one from you! I would never want to do that! Anyway, thank you a million times over for your wonderful comment!!