La bonne d'Orléans by James McPartlin

John Enright 29 Jan 2007

lovely work sir james.... a tribute to both the subject matter and the girl.

Kerra Lindsey 27 Jan 2007

OH my----the metalwork must have taken FOREVER---wonderfully detailed. Colored pencil is difficult to work with---you've done a fine job blending beautifully. :) -Kerra

Ruth Kauffman 19 Jan 2007

This portrait is awesome, James!!! It looks like a photo!! Beautiful model,,,

Tahnja Wolter 01 Jan 2007

This is so stunning James. I adore St Joan and this is so masterful

Martha Miller 11 Dec 2006

very nice job James, Shes Lovely

Artist Reply: Always lovely to hear from you, Martha, thank you :)

Cynthia DeMaio 07 Dec 2006

Your work is amazing!!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Cynthia:)

Laura Horning 06 Dec 2006

amazing work!

Artist Reply: Thank you for your lovely comment, Laura :)

Kathryn Arruda 05 Dec 2006

This is fantastic colored pencil work, I'm awed by your skills, the detail is exceptional---beautiful!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Kathryn :)

What can i say James, your work always blows me away! I love the expression, like she's hiding a secret. The hair is really terrific and i especially love the shadow on the chain mail coming from under the sleeve. I can imagine you did that without a reference photo. Amazing.

Artist Reply: Ha Randall, you have me pegged perfectly....I used a photo ref for her face,,,everything else is pretty much from my head! :) although the stained glass window is inspired by an image from a church in the south of France. thank you my friend.

Anonymous Guest 04 Dec 2006

hi kellie here thanks for all your nice comments about this pic of me! i am so happy with it and james its a class act!!! xx

Artist Reply: Woooooooooooooooo Kellie, I'm so glad you are happy with your fantasy portrait! I think a warrior woman like St.Joan was the right choice for a Scottish Lassie :)

Cristina Marsi 04 Dec 2006

Excellent as usual, I especially like the imagination you used in her outfit :)

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Cristina, so kind of you! :)

Renata Cavanaugh 04 Dec 2006

Oh my! I am in awe....your detail is amazing James. You sure are the master of the pencil!

Artist Reply: A real compliment from a fave artist, thank you, Renata

Charles Oliver 04 Dec 2006

Exquisite rendering and gorgeous detail. Love the soft golden glow

Artist Reply: Thank you, Charles, such a lovely compliment :)

Cathie Brock 04 Dec 2006

Kellie and family will be over the moon, excellent work...Cath xxx

Artist Reply: Hi Cath, yep John is happy....plus now Kellie won't break my legs at Christmas now heh heh! Thanks :)

thea walstra 03 Dec 2006

Excellent work in every detail.

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Thea, always lovely to hear from you :)

eileen martin 03 Dec 2006

absolutely perfect, your detail and realism are astounding:)

Artist Reply: Thank you, Eileen, I'm glad you're enjoying this one :)

Michael Forbus 03 Dec 2006

James, this work is stunning. How you do this with colored pencil is beyond me. Genius work. Miguel

Artist Reply: Many thanks, Miguel, I'm so glad you like :)

Christine brand 03 Dec 2006

always love your tranformations... Great work, James! Merry christmas!

Artist Reply: And a merry Christmas to you, Christine, thank you so much :)

Emily Reed 03 Dec 2006

INCERDIBLY EXQUISITE PAINTING, JAMES! A MASTERPIECE

Artist Reply: Thank you for your lovely compliment, Emily :)

Pat 'Gracie' Merewether 03 Dec 2006

I'm certain Kelly and her dad are thrilled with this! As always, wonderful art! Good to see you on the boards!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Pat, yeah John his wife Anne and Kelly are over the moon with this one :)

Anneke Hut 03 Dec 2006

James, you are the Master of the pencil! This is incredibly beautiful. All the detail and wonderful colours, thank you for sharing your artwork with us.

Artist Reply: Thank you, Anneke, you are more than welcome :)

cynthia berridge 03 Dec 2006

awesome art work so much fine detail shadows

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Cynthia :)

Leah Jaarveth 03 Dec 2006

wow this is an amazing piece, I cant believe its colored pencils......looks like a painting....very wonderful work James!

Artist Reply: Thank you, Leah, I'm glad you like the effect achieved here :)

bianca 03 Dec 2006

SMOOTH spotless awsome...

Artist Reply: Thank you, Bianca, you are too kind :)

Tabitha Borges 03 Dec 2006

wonderful details and style...great art..:0)

Artist Reply: Thank you so much, Tabitha :)

La bonne d'Orléans

by James McPartlin

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