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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
42 Comments
Tim Linville 24 Feb 2014
Very Impressive!The Details are Really Beautiful and Eye Catching!Kirby 12 May 2010
WOW thats awsome, those quakies look great amazing detail!!!ruth sears 22 Feb 2010
stunning,incredible detail,colored pencils are a time consuming medium,I can only imagine the time this took,bravo!Lisa Bell 01 Dec 2009
Congratulations....this is amazing!Adele Beverley 21 Jan 2009
Simply GORGEOUS.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.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 WONDERFULCathy 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 Gron sargent 15 May 2008
this is a masterpiece girl just terrifficTyler 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.Joan Stohlman 12 Apr 2008
Wow, that is really amazing.Jo-Ann Hayden 09 Apr 2008
Masterfuly done, What a beautiful piece of art work. Great jobMatthew Campbell 04 Apr 2008
beautiful color pencil.Sue Clinker 03 Apr 2008
Stunning pictureray ladbrook 02 Apr 2008
beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1jay dawn 02 Apr 2008
this is magnificant!betty luna 02 Apr 2008
so beautiful marlene!!!!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 WORKdebbie collier 30 Mar 2008
Beautifully done!!ArtWanted.com Print Demo 29 Mar 2008
Beautiful piece Marlene. Took your time and rendered all that painstaking detail wonderfully.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.--DennyKelly Allen 23 Mar 2008
This is just stunning. You do beautiful work.Melanie Jordan 23 Mar 2008
so beautifulv blair 23 Mar 2008
Marlene,this is stunning! The textures,colors are brilliant! Congratulations on your win!Susanna Acutis 21 Mar 2008
This is...something like perfection!kevin rollins 21 Mar 2008
fantastic detailed, beautiful work!John Sweeney 21 Mar 2008
Amazing work, congrats on your well deserved award!brian karr 21 Mar 2008
nice workkay susan 21 Mar 2008
Congratulations, well deserved! Beautiful work.Emily Reed 21 Mar 2008
Really exquisite artwork!Michael Cornett 21 Mar 2008
this is excellent! I am really impressed.Phil Dimor 21 Mar 2008
beautiful work Marlene!!!Christine brand 21 Mar 2008
yes Excellent workhelen tyralik 21 Mar 2008
love the detail,well doneGabriele Swanson 20 Mar 2008
simply beautifulKate Freeman 20 Mar 2008
Congratulations on your award, Marlene...Just awesome!