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Hi everyone, this is my first drawing in a while. It's graphite (2H,F,B) and white charcoal pencil, on Canson paper. The color of the paper is 'Sky Blue', the size is 8x11". I'm planning to submit it in Salmagundi's "thumb box" exhibition, the artwork cannot exceed 9x12".

I was in the middle of a pastel piece, but cannot get the model to sit for me for over a week. I may do another one of these small pieces as you can submit up to three pieces. I'd like to do a small pastel piece before November's end.

Thanks for looking.

Katrina?? Aaaarrrggghhh!
 

Sorry. We're still a little jumpy down here in Louisiana.

Very nice drawing. Another blue ribbon coming your way, I'm sure!

This is beautiful, Jimmie. She's another strong, individual woman, nothing "generic" about her, well done!

Jimmy,

I wonder what she is thinking? That is my immediate response to this lovely piece. You may have a difficult time displaying all the awards you are and will be collecting. :thumbsup:

I love how you've vignetted this, Jimmie. Just beautiful--mood and mystery.

That's a really strong drawing, Jimmie. Beautiful work!

Another gem. It's always such an absolute treat to see a new post by Jimmie Arroyo. Well done.

Hi Jimmie, when are you going to portray me?
Lovely, beautiful, strong, etc...
I love it!

Thanks so much!

Sorry, Jeff, to think my next model is named Rita. Kidding! :o

Although I don't like portraying smiles, when Katrina smiled, she looked like a model for da Vinci. She has a classical look about her. I've been trying to get in touch with her to pose for color, but no luck.

Soooooooooooooo, Claudemir, are you saying that you are "Lovely, beautiful, strong, etc..."?

Thanks again.

Strong and full of character, while at the same time delicate and beautiful.

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Sorry :sunnysmil , I mean YOUR WORK is beautiful, strong, lovely, etc.... :)

Jimmie,
You never cease to amaze me. Has anyone ever asked for one of these beauties to be put on them as a tatoo? Nothing would surprise me.

I agree with all the compliments, Jimmie. You have an incredible drawing talent. I would love to see a close up of the face if you ever have time.

So you work mainly on toned paper?

Beautiful piece. I do see the Da Vinci smile there as well.

well Jimmie,

there is something winding about this drawing. It is mysterious like a da Vinci who took his name from the basket makers village.
The expression in Mona Lisa is more in the way that the light forms the shadows to make us believe that she smiles more than she actually do.

Keep it up :thumbsup:

Allan

Exquisite, as always.

Jimmy,
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Once again, a brilliant Drawing Jimmie. You are an artist I look up to. Everytime I looked at your work, I said to myself " oh man, I still have a LONG way to go!"

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