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Innocents and Loyalty

I have decided to dedicate a couple of weeks to exploring pencil tecniques.This peice is 16"x20" and done with Faber-Castell 2B&HB pencils. I did'nt use any blending stick or such with this peice, and tried to use pencil pressure to achieve the look I was hopeing for.I wanted a soft yet detailed feel to the drawing. I did'nt quite get what I was looking for but had fun doing it. Let me know what you think, and where I can improve. Thanks Rick

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Fiona Robinson 28 Jun 2009

love this piece of work, it is brilliant - really makes the heart shine:-)

Martha Cable 08 Jun 2009

I love this one very nice.....cute too

Artist Reply: Thank You

J. P. 01 May 2009

a masterwork

Artist Reply: Thanks this was fun brought back days long gone

Patty Day 24 Mar 2007

Beautiful work art!! Love it!!!!

richard suddaby 09 Mar 2007

Excellent Drawing Richard,i have done the same drawing in charcoal, was told there was another image on here the same!- - Richard Suddaby

Anonymous Guest 12 Feb 2007

go look at Richard Suddaby's page--same pic--different tint.

Artist Reply: I just yook a look pretty neet. the original photo is the work of photographer,Paul Kaye, I got the image from a wonderful little book "A Short Guide To A Happy Life" by Anna Quindlen. Its an uplifting book with beautiful black and white photos and short insperational stories, you should pick up a copy if you can youl love it. Thanks

Claudia Huefner 11 Feb 2007

Excellent work! so impressive in each detail! Great!

Olga van Dijk 08 Feb 2007

Love it!!--

Artist Reply: Im so happy you liked it Olga

James Lassiter 08 Feb 2007

incredible detail

Artist Reply: Thanks James

Randy Nore 08 Feb 2007

Fantastic work...I think you got what you were trying to acheive on this.The hair looks great due to the fact that you didn't blend the pencil.Your portraits are fantastic!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Randy appreciate the feedback

Janet Gioffre Harrington 06 Feb 2007

I think there's no one here who could tell YOU where to improve, Richard. This is just so warm and loving and sweet. Great variations of texture, great perspective, reflections, mood. JUST GREAT ARTWORK!!

Artist Reply: Janet you are to kind,Your words flatter me coming from such a talent as you

v blair 06 Feb 2007

I think this is beautiful Richard,wonderfully detailed!

Artist Reply: Thank you you word are as beautiful as you art.

Jean M. Laffitau 06 Feb 2007

Marvellous!! Wonderful pencil work Richard!

Artist Reply: Once again thank you Jean, I appreciat the feedback

helen tyralik 06 Feb 2007

WOW this is great, well done

Artist Reply: Thank you helen Im so glad you liked it thanks for the compliment

Mike Beckett 05 Feb 2007

very cute. love the composition. says a lot!

Artist Reply: Thanks Mike you are an amazing artist and a master of the pencil and Im pleased to see you liked it.

Lynn De Serres 05 Feb 2007

Splendid artwork. Magnificent subjects. Great detail.

Artist Reply: Thank You Lynn you are a wonderful talant, and I am so happy you like my work

Penny Myers 05 Feb 2007

A TRUELY BREATH TAKING PIECE OF WORK. THE FUR AND HAIR ARE OUTSTANDING. I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO YOU.

Artist Reply: Thank You Penny you are a beautiful soul and Im thrilled that you enjoy my work.

Brenda Loveless 05 Feb 2007

I know nothing about drawing but it has a great feel to it!

Artist Reply: Thank you Brenda I cant take a photo to save my life, which makes me appreciate your remarkable talant

Lisa Prentiss 05 Feb 2007

This is truely ART! Your skill with the pencil is amazing!

Artist Reply: You Humble me with your kind words thanks

Leah Jaarveth 05 Feb 2007

you did an amazing job!!!!

Artist Reply: A very powerful compliment from such an amazing talant From the bottom of my heart thank you

Greg Joens 05 Feb 2007

tremendous detail... SO REAL...you can see the backbone in that little boy!

Artist Reply: Thanks the reason I went for such detail with this piece is an attempt to replicate the type of work that I have seen from artist such as yourself

thea walstra 05 Feb 2007

I think the linker arm fails, but over all adorable, beautiful and excellent work

Artist Reply: Thank you Thea your honest critique is refreshing

Renata Cavanaugh 05 Feb 2007

Beautiful pencil work Richard

Artist Reply: Thanks Renata I appreciate your flattering comment. It means alot coming from such a talanted pencil artist as you. I love your magical mystical style.

joan warburton 05 Feb 2007

Incredible work!

Artist Reply: Thank You Joan

Emily Reed 05 Feb 2007

So very charming! Sweet!

Artist Reply: Thank you Emily,a lovely compliment from such a lovely artist.

Laura Smith 05 Feb 2007

Wow your pencil technique is wonderful Richard.. no blending? No problems here you sure accomplished it! The sky looks blue... is the paper blue? or is it just me?

Artist Reply: Thank you Laura as you know I am a fan of your pencil work and it was because of the pencil artist such as yourself, I was inspired to do this. P.S. I have 2 more that I may finish today and post tomarrow,Thanks again

Martha Miller 05 Feb 2007

This is so great. I love this drawing. You can actually see the love in this.

Artist Reply: You humbly me with your kindness