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Alpha Male

This color pencil painting won me Artist of the Year at the PA Taxidermy & Wildlife Art State Competition March 15,2008. 16"X20" Photo reference for the wolf is from USFWS public domain library, contributing photographer Gary Kramer.

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Tim Linville 24 Feb 2014

Very Impressive!The Details are Really Beautiful and Eye Catching!

Artist Reply: Thank you. He was a real challenge.

Kirby 12 May 2010

WOW thats awsome, those quakies look great amazing detail!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Kirby. 'quakies'?

ruth sears 22 Feb 2010

stunning,incredible detail,colored pencils are a time consuming medium,I can only imagine the time this took,bravo!

Artist Reply: Thanks Ruth, and you're right, this was VERY time consuming. But fun.

Lisa Bell 01 Dec 2009

Congratulations....this is amazing!

Artist Reply: Thanks Lisa!

Adele Beverley 21 Jan 2009

Simply GORGEOUS.

Artist Reply: Thanks Adele.

Anonymous Guest 22 Dec 2008

Fantastic Marlene, I love wolves and the fact you did this with colouring pencils!! wow..that's all I say.

Artist Reply: Thank you

Lili 17 Aug 2008

Absolutely magnificent work of art! Great job, I love it!!!!

margaret mckeehan 15 Aug 2008

FANTASTIC DOG PORTRAIL LOVE IT THE EXTRA DETAIL IS WONDERFUL

Cathy Howell 14 Aug 2008

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

Donald Schrier 28 Jun 2008

It is so easy to see why this work of art won you an award. The hair and detail on the wolf are fantastic and I truly love the birch trees.

Anonymous Guest 19 Jun 2008

Congratulations on your award, Marlene! Beautifully executed colored pencil. Natalie G

Artist Reply: Thank you, Natalie.

ron sargent 15 May 2008

this is a masterpiece girl just terriffic

Artist Reply: Thanks, Ron, for your comment on "Alpha Male" and sorry about the late response. This drawing was the most challenging I've done so far. I really like your "Lover's Rose". I hope to try paints one of these days. Thanks again for noticing my work.

Tyler Warren 13 May 2008

wow, very awesome image, great pose, great background, his face makes him look challenging and intimidating and in charge. The pencil work is very very nice.

MJ Mitchell 07 May 2008

CONGRATULATIONS - I see why it won FIRST - the detail is fantastic - it looks like a photo - wow...beautiful work!

Kim Lawrie 22 Apr 2008

Incredible work! Love the detail.

Mark Saxton 14 Apr 2008

gorgeous. good depth in yur pencils.

Artist Reply: Mark, Thanks for your comments on my work. I appreciate all of them.

Joan Stohlman 12 Apr 2008

Wow, that is really amazing.

Artist Reply: Thank you Joan.

Jo-Ann Hayden 09 Apr 2008

Masterfuly done, What a beautiful piece of art work. Great job

Artist Reply: Thank you for commenting Jo Ann.

Matthew Campbell 04 Apr 2008

beautiful color pencil.

Artist Reply: Thank you for commenting Matthew.

Sue Clinker 03 Apr 2008

Stunning picture

Artist Reply: Thank you for commenting Sue.

ray ladbrook 02 Apr 2008

beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Artist Reply: Thank you for commenting.

jay dawn 02 Apr 2008

this is magnificant!

Artist Reply: Thank you for commenting Jay.

betty luna 02 Apr 2008

so beautiful marlene!!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you for commenting.

debbie braswell 02 Apr 2008

I CAN SEE WHY YOU WON MARLENE SOOO BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE WOLVES ALWAYS HAVE DRAWED A COUPLE OF THEM MYSELF.GREAT WORK

Artist Reply: Thanks so much Debbie. I really appreciate your comments.

debbie collier 30 Mar 2008

Beautifully done!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Debbie.

ArtWanted.com Print Demo 29 Mar 2008

Beautiful piece Marlene. Took your time and rendered all that painstaking detail wonderfully.

Artist Reply: Thank you! Yes, it did take a lot of time, about 50 hours... it's only 20X15, but was sure fun to do.

WESTERN ARTWORK By Denny Karchner 29 Mar 2008

Fine, fine piece Marlene! As a graphite artist, I truly appreciate this and your change to color pencils! Nicely done, my friend.--Denny

Artist Reply: Thank you Denny. Truly appreciated.

Kelly Allen 23 Mar 2008

This is just stunning. You do beautiful work.

Artist Reply: Thanks for your comment Kelly. I had a great time with this one.

Melanie Jordan 23 Mar 2008

so beautiful

Artist Reply: Thank you Melanie.

v blair 23 Mar 2008

Marlene,this is stunning! The textures,colors are brilliant! Congratulations on your win!

Artist Reply: Thanks Vickie, I appreciate it.

Susanna Acutis 21 Mar 2008

This is...something like perfection!

Artist Reply: Thanks Susanna. You have some wonderful pieces as well.

kevin rollins 21 Mar 2008

fantastic detailed, beautiful work!

Artist Reply: Thanks Kevin. I just love it when new people comment so I can see their peices. Stella and Her Ball....just great. You have some good stuff on your site too. Enjoyed looking.

John Sweeney 21 Mar 2008

Amazing work, congrats on your well deserved award!

Artist Reply: Thank you! Love your Buster Blue, as well as many others...

brian karr 21 Mar 2008

nice work

Artist Reply: Thanks.

kay susan 21 Mar 2008

Congratulations, well deserved! Beautiful work.

Artist Reply: Thanks Kay.

Emily Reed 21 Mar 2008

Really exquisite artwork!

Artist Reply: Thanks Emily. So glad when you comment, appreciated and gives me an excuse (reminder?...) to look around your site too. You really have some amazing photos. LOVE the Heron.

Michael Cornett 21 Mar 2008

this is excellent! I am really impressed.

Artist Reply: Michael! Nice to hear from you. Congratulations on your top ten club for today. And thanks for your comment, always appreciated. Stay safe.

Phil Dimor 21 Mar 2008

beautiful work Marlene!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you!

Christine brand 21 Mar 2008

yes Excellent work

Artist Reply: Thanks Christine for your comments. You have a real eye with the camera. Especially like "cuteness..."

helen tyralik 21 Mar 2008

love the detail,well done

Artist Reply: Thank you Helen, nice to hear from you.

Gabriele Swanson 20 Mar 2008

simply beautiful

Artist Reply: Thanks Gabriele! You have some very nice photos. Congratulations on your top ten club!

Kate Freeman 20 Mar 2008

Congratulations on your award, Marlene...Just awesome!

Artist Reply: Thanks Kate!