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Kari

This image was done in pencil, pen and ink. You may know Kari. I met him here one early early 3:00am or thereabouts, one morning in late 2005. He was criticizing one of my scribble drawings. He said he thought it was not my best work. Imagine that! Well okay, I said, but why are you picking on me this early in the morning? Turns out, he lives in Finland, so our times are much different. Off and on we have been in contact these past two years. Mostly because I got worried about him when I read the bio he posted. His art was mostly dark at that time. I was concerned. He wrote and assured me he was fine, not to worry at all, and the reasons that I shouldn't, really touched me. Well, there's, another friend I have met here that compelled me to try to help. Stupid me, I need help myself.:)) I told him I was sorry, but it must be the mother in me. This is Kari K. Kari knows about this , because I ask him if I could do it.

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John Davis 12 Jun 2007

can't decide which I like the best, both are remarkable in their own right

Artist Reply: John, it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do with Kari's portrait. I knew I had to do something different, but I wanted to do it with pencil. I was surprised at how many other artists looked at it, but I think the fact that it was Kari had a lot to do with it. :-)) Thanks for your super comment!

Lisa Hill 10 May 2007

Wow this really is breathtaking!!! You have amazing talent and are incredibly gifted you captured him so well. Lisa x

Artist Reply: Thank you, Lisa! I think the sweet person he is, just flowed from his picture to my hand. It really was a pleasure to create.

Renata Cavanaugh 09 May 2007

Excellent pencil work Carliss

Artist Reply: Renata, thank you, and I'm so glad it caught your attention enough to comment! I am appreciative.

Jean M. Laffitau 09 May 2007

WOW!!!!!! OUTSTANDING, EXCELLENT work Carliss!! BRILLANT!!!

Artist Reply: I'm so happy you're excited about it, Jean!!! I'm so grateful for your comment, too!!!!

Jacqueline Bishop 08 May 2007

wow great work!!

Artist Reply: ZAZ! Thanks for commenting! I'm grateful.

Olga van Dijk 08 May 2007

WOW!! great work Carliss!!! It's special!--

Artist Reply: Thank you, Olga!! He's a special to draw!!

chuck vest 08 May 2007

This is a huge hit Carliss...excellent work....amazing blending/shading girl

Artist Reply: Chuck Vest, I thank you!

Penny Myers 08 May 2007

Your imagination is as outstanding as your art. Wonderful job.

Artist Reply: Oh, Penny, I missed you! Thanks so much, and I'm going to check you out now!

Ralph Miller 08 May 2007

Well done as always M'Lady!

Artist Reply: Sir Ralph, I am always hoping you think so. Thank you!!!

v blair 08 May 2007

Excellent work Carliss...fabulous perspective and tones...love the combination of mediums!!!!

Artist Reply: V, I value your input, because I know this is a great area you follow in the same media. Thank you, so much!!

matt peacock 08 May 2007

this is excellent. hope to be this good one day. thanks for letting us see your work.

Artist Reply: That is so sweet of you, Matt! Thank you, I know you will, too if you keep practicing!

Joanna Jungjohann 07 May 2007

yer a lil sweetie pie!

Artist Reply: Hey, I call people sweety pie, too! Thanks Joanna!!!

cynthia berridge 07 May 2007

you are so lovely and sweet person and he is lucky to have found you wonderful art work

Artist Reply: Hi Cynthia!! I adore what you have said, and I thank you so much! I think we are both lucky, and it all turned out fabulously!!

Francis Rivera 07 May 2007

Work well done! Hope you and Kari are okay! ^_^

Artist Reply: Yes, Francis, not to worry!:)) I'm fine, and he's way alright!! Thanks!

Anonymous Guest 07 May 2007

Carliss this is truly wonderful work! And represents Kari very well... Nice job girl!!

Artist Reply: My Anon.Guest, Thanks sooo much!!

Joke Schotting 07 May 2007

Great portrait work Carliss!!!

Artist Reply: Joke, you're the best!! Thanks!!

Kathi Perry 07 May 2007

Must agree with everyone Carliss, you did a great job on Kari...one of my favorite Fins :)

Artist Reply: Hi Kathi! Yes, this is wonderful! I'm so glad he let me try it. He's my only favorite Fin, I think, so I am grateful for his aquaintance. Super Fin, he is! Thanks, much!!!

Marty Yokawonis 07 May 2007

Kari is the best! good job Carliss very nice pencil work.

Artist Reply: Marty, I appreciate your very nice comment. Thanks very much!!

John Houle 07 May 2007

Excellent Portrait Carliss, and yes Kari's a good fellow. I'm honored to call him a friend as well.

Artist Reply: John! He's the kind of guy that makes you proud to know him. Good fellow, indeed! Thank you!!

Janet Gioffre Harrington 07 May 2007

WOW! Love the combination of the mixed media here, It's VERY DRAMATIC, Carliss. The simplicity of your pen and ink lines~ in contrast to the DETAIL and dimension of the pencil portion is absolutely STUNNING!! From the text attached this seems a very suitable portrait...WOW!!! Bet he LOVES this one!!

Artist Reply: Gosh, an artist extraordinare, commenting here! LOL!! Janet, I love your comments with all my heart. Come to think of it, love you too!!!

jamie winter 07 May 2007

fantastic and increadable you a veru talented artist and such a good friend.

Artist Reply: Hi, Jamie! Great comments, always, from you. Thank you a million times!!!

karen bellows 07 May 2007

Wow! What a visual impact this portrait delivers! I love it Carliss.

Artist Reply: Karen, Hi! You like it! That's the greatest, and I thank you soooo very much!

helen tyralik 07 May 2007

good portrait work

Artist Reply: Thanks, Helen!!!! :)))

Deborah Johnson 07 May 2007

Great compositional choices strong pencil work too. High impact piece.

Artist Reply: I like the description in your comment, very much, Deborah! Thank you!!!

William Boyer 07 May 2007

nice job and story.

Artist Reply: William! I love your comment! Thanks!

Angelina 07 May 2007

WOW* STRONG STUFF .... you do the great man much justice with your killer pencil work CARLISS !!! BRAVO ****

Artist Reply: Thanks soooo much, Angelina! I'm sooo happy he likes it. too!

Karen Cash 07 May 2007

a job well done!

Artist Reply: Karen, I like that comment! Thank you!!

Mallianimal 06 May 2007

Oh my...I'm almost speechless... I still can't think I could look that good ;D You my friend are a serious talent on pencils. wow... Carliss... I have a huge respect on what you do. I have had it since the 1st day...I guess It is a cultural thing why I said what I said...I love you and that you know. Thank you for this.

Artist Reply: Dear Kari, believe me, it was a pleasure. I wanted to do it before but could not find you, all of a sudden. When I saw you comment again on one of my pieces, I thought the new picture was you. So I had to ask, and it was you!! Plus I know your art. I am proud that you like it Kari, and best wishes and much love to you and your family!!

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 06 May 2007

Wow!!!Brilliant art!!!What amazing artistry,my Friend!!!Fantastic in concept!!!Outstanding pencil and penwork!!!:)

Artist Reply: Thanks so much, Dee! Wasn't sure of how the outcome would be accepted, but it seems to be alright.

Loredana 06 May 2007

WOW THIS IS DIOFFERENT WONDERFUL WORK CARLISS

Artist Reply: Loredana, it is different, and the same. Sometimes it's good to get out of the box! Thank you!!

joan warburton 06 May 2007

This is very cool, Carliss! Kari ROCKS! He's a wonderfully talented young man and this is an excellent tribute!

Artist Reply: Joan, he does, doesn't he? I'm so glad we met here!!!! Thank you!!!!

debbie braswell 06 May 2007

AWESOME PENCIL WORK CARLISS

Artist Reply: Debbie, thank so much, and come back later, or tomorrow because I'm going to do the reverse with this image!!!!