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Pastel on Suede 20x17 copywrite Tonia 2004 New Zealand Natives decorate their skin with traditional forms. These facial tattoos -- so unique and culturally important they also served as the person's name -- were called "moko."
45 Comments
Tahirih Hall 20 Aug 2006
This is a beautiful image. The tattoos on his face are so striking, and there is such character in his face.Christine brand 18 Apr 2005
Tonia! Your work is exceptional! Blessings to U. ty4 your comment on my work I really appreciate it. lovely Bio picture too that U have! take care CBJerie kunitsky 18 Apr 2005
Splendid job..Nina Kuriloff 17 Jan 2005
Another wonderful example of how gifted you are, Tonia!Suzi Shepherd 12 Jan 2005
I have looked through all of your work and kept being pulled back to this man's beautiful face. Thia is really amazing and inspiring work. If I have half your talent when I die I will leave this world happy. Wonderful!Mark Peterson 03 Jan 2005
Awesome! It's wonderful to see different cultures through the eye's of many artist.Robert Walker 02 Jan 2005
This one really speaks to me. Great Job Tonia!!!stan jones 15 Nov 2004
this is coming back in a big way in nz love the facual expression and passion in your work thank you ToniaMister E. 11 Sep 2004
This is great stuff. I tattoo for a living and have done some maori and moko work. This offers a true example of the New Zealand cultureAmanda Hone 09 Sep 2004
I am deeply impressed.Kelvin Mays 24 Aug 2004
I love this eyes are great good jobAL 23 Aug 2004
BEAUTIFUL WORKMisty Benson 20 Aug 2004
Besides this piece being amazingly done with an interesting choice of material, you did a phenomenal job of capturing the importance of the cultural significance.Linda Carter-Kirby 12 Aug 2004
Tonia this is amazing!tim linville 27 Jul 2004
You are very impressive with pastels.I like to work with them also,but I can't come near what you've done.Great job!chrystal Seawood 25 Jul 2004
Unreal!!! I really admire your work!! I am trying to get into pastels. What do you use to blend pastels?Lenny Hall-Digital Weirdo 22 Jul 2004
This image is not only incredible the history behind it is even more interesting.I feel like I not only got to view some incredible art but also got an interesting bit of info.You've catpured this perfectly.W. James Taylor 20 Jul 2004
very good pastel work / take a look at my pastels would like to paint your portraitAB Mc 18 Jul 2004
Nice job on blending color, well done!Kerry Crowel 01 Jul 2004
Impressive. Great portrait.Juan Gomez 01 Jul 2004
Excellent work....................................Peter Forster 30 Jun 2004
Just wonderful !Rob Jones 28 Jun 2004
The Moko, awesome piece, has a powerful calming reverence about itJose Pedro 22 Jun 2004
amazingSandy McClosky 22 Jun 2004
This is your best piece...it jumps right out from your portfolio! Simply amazing technique, Tonia.shane mccullough 19 Jun 2004
amazing realism and lovely earth tones~Katie~ . 19 Jun 2004
wow awesome work Tonia!!Hilton Harris 19 Jun 2004
This is excellent. Very powerful.Joao Brosque 16 Jun 2004
Great work :)baljeet singh 15 Jun 2004
great work........amazing use of pastel.....sher richardson 15 Jun 2004
wonderful use of colour and light... my favorite so far...Bob Berthelotte 14 Jun 2004
excellent portraittazda lawson 14 Jun 2004
I really like all your pieces but since I was in the South Pacific this piece stand allot more powerful to me.eileen martin 14 Jun 2004
wonderful, thumbnail looks like a photo, great detail, interesting portraitRenate Janssen 13 Jun 2004
Just wonderfulBA. Davison 13 Jun 2004
Nice formRiaz Mangi 12 Jun 2004
nice workArmando Salas 12 Jun 2004
Wow!!!David Larson 12 Jun 2004
Beautiful, just BeautifulRenata Cavanaugh 12 Jun 2004
It does look like Morgan! You are soooo talentedClaude J Morrissette 12 Jun 2004
Splendid job love your colors...Judy Minderman 11 Jun 2004
wow! Stunning!Pat Abbott 11 Jun 2004
It does look like Morgan Freeman, beautiful work.thea walstra 11 Jun 2004
This is wonderful artwork. Thea WalstraBill Lishinski 11 Jun 2004
Just Amazing Tonia...I can believe there are no Comments...You should post it in Critique just to get your Portfolio some exposure...This is SUPERB Pastel work....kind of reminds me of Morgan Freeman...Lighter version