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05-04-2005, 06:15 PM
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!st Place MRAA 2006, Finalist PSOA Tri-State '06, 1st Place AAWS 2007
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Location: Kernersville,NC
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David,
Inspiring!
There's not a false stroke to be found.
I was planning on posting one here but think I'll wait out of respect for this true work of art.
Hope to meet you next week.
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John Reidy
www.JohnReidy.US
Que sort-il de la bouche est plus important que ce qu'entre dans lui.
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05-04-2005, 08:33 PM
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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David, this work is incredibly impressive. The skin modelling is especially fine and touchable, I have to go back and keep looking at it.
I am running across so many wonderful artists on this site that give me a lump in my throat. I'm really looking forward to meeting you next week.
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05-05-2005, 12:28 AM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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add my WOW!
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Janel Maples
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05-05-2005, 04:38 AM
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FT Professional 10 yrs
'05 Artists Mag
Joined: Jul 2003
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 178
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David,
Waking up to see this portrait of yours, I couldn't bring myself to believe it was created, and with colored chalks none-the-less. The color, the texture, the mood and the overall purity of it, not a false note to be found, and beautiful even from close up--it is a gem. Congratulations.
Scott
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05-05-2005, 10:09 AM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Location: Portland, ME
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Good gravy. Pastel #2, and it looks like this. I think I know how Jimmie feels, a bit. If I saw someone's second oil painting on this level of quality, I'd have the wakizashi poised at my abdomen. Or, at least, I'd have a big, art-themed garage sale.
I can't see what could be "off", as you say, with your flesh palette. The temperatures, chroma and hue shifts are subtle and seem just right in this piece. What a soft and pleasing portrait. Fine work, indeed!
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05-05-2005, 11:58 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Location: Perris, CA
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Janel, thank you! You are very kind.
Scott, coming from one who creates gem after gem, your comments are much appreciated. Thank you.
Rob, put that wakizashi away and go enjoy some miso soup - I've got a long way to go.
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05-26-2005, 01:05 AM
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Joined: Jul 2004
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Hi David,
This is unbelievable! Truly inspiring indeed. You made me want to chuck my pencils and start doing pastels.
Congratulations on such a masterpiece!!! 
PS: I have a full set of pastels hidden in my drawer collecting dust, now I guess I don't have any more excuse not to try them out. It's been years since I touched this medium. After replying to this thread, I'll be running to the book stores to buy some pastel technique books.
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Isabel
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05-05-2005, 11:25 AM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Location: Perris, CA
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Allan, Claudemir and John, Thank you for your generous and gracious comments. John, it will be a great pleasure meeting you next week. I do wish the rest of you could be there!
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Originally Posted by Linda Brandon
I am running across so many wonderful artists on this site that give me a lump in my throat. I'm really looking forward to meeting you next week.
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Linda, same here!! You're so right. It's inspiring and encouraging to be among such talented artists - and such generous and kind human beings.
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