This little beagle was going to be in graphite, but just begged to be done in color. She was my second color pencil drawing ever and turned out better than I'd hoped. Commission, 8"X10" bristol smooth, original sold, prints available.
your colored pencil work is just remarkable,I just want to hug this little guy,I love the pose and how you achieved perfect placement of the features,also the fur rendering is spot on,I bet the purchaser was thrilled to get this!
Artist Reply: Thank you Ruth! Your insightful comment is much appreciated!
Hello, Mariene! this brings tears to my eyes. It is very adorable and so much like my Beagle when he was found as a abused pup by my brother and I took him home and his life was saved from death, he would have died the next day if we would have not taken him to the vet. Now he is eleven years and I have struggled to keep him. Lots of problems and sadness. My X did not want him and I had to sell him to someone for awhile but got him back and then had to part ways with my X because of cruelty to him and me. My Beagle is "Bandit". You can see him on my site. I love your drawing here. It is reaaly wonderful. I can see you love animals. That is such a blessed thing to know in this world of some who do not have tender hearts. Thank you for visiting my site and leaving a comment. I appreciate it greatly. It is a pleasure to meet you here and share a monent with you. I pray that all your life is filled with love and goodness and that the Creator of all things would keep you and your family safe within the arms of grace. God be with you Eternally. Sinseerly CB
Joyful and loud bow-vow to express my appreciation of your kind art! Marlene, do you love people as much? SASHA
Artist Reply: thank you
Artist Reply: "Do you love people as much?" You know, some days I don't think I do. Animals, especially our pets, have such unconditional love for us. When I see what people can do to each other and to animals, it's hard to like mankind much. But there are notable exceptions that keep me believing... Thank you for your comments. They make me stop and think, and that's a good thing.
now thats cute. really cute. terrifik pencil work seniorita.
Artist Reply: Thank you very much senior! I thought she was cute too and was very pleased with how she turned out. The gorilla and this pup were my first and second attempts at color. I think I'm hooked!
What a cute baby!. I want to ply with him and hug him...:) Wonderful CP drawing, good job!
Artist Reply: The nice thing about comments, is it introduces me to so many other artists and their work. You have some great stuff too, and I couldn't help but comment!
truly wonderful work Marlene...you've captured puppyhood!
Artist Reply: Jeanne, thanks for the comment on the puppy and also the one on "Best Friends" and any others you may have commented on LOL! I had trouble keeping up at first when I posted so many, but I'm going to try to do better now. Thanks again.
This is so very beautiful Marlene...Teagan has the sweetest little face and your pencil skills are amazing!!
Artist Reply: Thank you Vickie. She really was fun to do. The client was thrilled, since she thought she was getting graphite! But I just had to do the color. The color pallette was limited, so I took the plunge (only my second color ever).
Artist Reply: Thanks Helen. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. This puppy was my second ever color pencil drawing and she was such fun to do. Isn't she cute?
31 Comments
Joanie Holliday 04 Mar 2013
JUST "FANTASTIC" ARTISTRY WORK MARLENE... "OUTSTANDING".... JOANIEruth sears 10 Mar 2011
your colored pencil work is just remarkable,I just want to hug this little guy,I love the pose and how you achieved perfect placement of the features,also the fur rendering is spot on,I bet the purchaser was thrilled to get this!Tami Dykes 22 Nov 2008
cute! I love this little pup. Looks so real!Larry McNeil 06 Jun 2008
you are a wonderful animal artist. keep you the good work. larry mcneilMiranda Adams 29 Mar 2008
Oh my goodness!!! Is that not the cutest little puppy! The drawing looks so real. You feel like you can just reach out and pet the little thing!kevin rollins 24 Mar 2008
this is awesome! not only the great detail but the expression aswell, fantastic!Christine brand 23 Mar 2008
Hello, Mariene! this brings tears to my eyes. It is very adorable and so much like my Beagle when he was found as a abused pup by my brother and I took him home and his life was saved from death, he would have died the next day if we would have not taken him to the vet. Now he is eleven years and I have struggled to keep him. Lots of problems and sadness. My X did not want him and I had to sell him to someone for awhile but got him back and then had to part ways with my X because of cruelty to him and me. My Beagle is "Bandit". You can see him on my site. I love your drawing here. It is reaaly wonderful. I can see you love animals. That is such a blessed thing to know in this world of some who do not have tender hearts. Thank you for visiting my site and leaving a comment. I appreciate it greatly. It is a pleasure to meet you here and share a monent with you. I pray that all your life is filled with love and goodness and that the Creator of all things would keep you and your family safe within the arms of grace. God be with you Eternally. Sinseerly CBChristin Armstroff 21 Mar 2008
wow, thats a great paintingHugo Revuelta 19 Mar 2008
Well drawn puppy... colors so natural. It will bark anytime.indarto budi 09 Mar 2008
Great technique! Love the expression on dog's face!Sandy Miller 07 Mar 2008
Oh how cute!!! What a cute expression. Great job!karen townsend 12 Feb 2008
I love this, he looks so real...you're very talentedkay susan 08 Jan 2008
Dammit you're good!Weshon Hornsby 23 Dec 2007
wow so life like. really charming.Heather Page 19 Dec 2007
He's so cute and he looks so real. Wonderful work!Anonymous Guest 04 Dec 2007
I love this!!!!!!!!!! very talented!!!Aleksandr Klyuyanov 04 Dec 2007
Joyful and loud bow-vow to express my appreciation of your kind art! Marlene, do you love people as much? SASHANatalie G 04 Dec 2007
Beautiful work! Wonderful attention to details, Marlene.mahesh konsam 21 Nov 2007
Can't believe as a handwork, looks really REAL !! Excellent artwork, Marlene !!Ron Errera 14 Nov 2007
Beautiful work Marlene. You're making the Old Masters blush.Nancy Aldrich 10 Nov 2007
Beautiful!!John Enright 09 Nov 2007
now thats cute. really cute. terrifik pencil work seniorita.Valentina Gatewood 08 Nov 2007
What a cute baby!. I want to ply with him and hug him...:) Wonderful CP drawing, good job!annette steens 06 Nov 2007
so very cute and excellent done Marlene!Fiona Robinson 29 Oct 2007
beautifully captured with great detailAnonymous Guest 29 Oct 2007
Incredible work--what a sweet face on TeaganJeanie Chadwick 29 Oct 2007
truly wonderful work Marlene...you've captured puppyhood!Melinda Dalke 28 Oct 2007
Adorable! What a cute puppy and beautiful drawing!v blair 28 Oct 2007
This is so very beautiful Marlene...Teagan has the sweetest little face and your pencil skills are amazing!!helen tyralik 28 Oct 2007
beautiful,well doneAnneke Hut 27 Oct 2007
Marlene, what a gorgeous drawing!!!