Millie with wet hair

This is absolutely stunning, so beautifully drawn Russell. The hair hanging done is particularly good and they way you have caught the light just brilliant.

Very sensitive, and otherwise I can only repeat what Dixie has said!

Hmm... I’m lost for words Russell, it’s incredible! Must be a competition piece for next year!

You just get better and better, Russell; the sense of contemplation in the unseen light-source if brilliant, not least with such a limited pallette! Great! God bless, Andy

I can't add to Paul's comments, Russell.. Just beautiful The art of portraiture perfected.

Super Russell. The light is amazing and there's a fabulous luminosity about this. One of your best yet I think and that's saying something!

Sumptuous work. Astonishing work. Sorry about that...the usual excuse...running out of superlatives for your drawing skill.

How delightful!

Astonishing work, and talent you have Russell. The reflected light and delicate shadows are beautiful, as is the way you have drawn in the wispy hair.

Stunning portrait Russell. Love the light shining on her hair and the tendrils over her face. Can I ask what kind of pencils do you use- are they charcoal, pastel or some others?

Beautiful work. wonderful glow.

Love the light in this, Russell.

Truly beautiful, it’s all be said!

Thank you all very very much for these lovely comments, you're all very kind and I am truly appreciative.

Christine, for this portrait I used Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils for the darker shades in the hair, white charcoal pencil for the highlights and a Derwent HB for skin tones.

so striking and well executed Russell.

Superb drawing Russell love it.

Russell this is phenomenal, faultless.

Beautiful

gorgeous portrait. Excellent lighting effect.

This is extraordinary Russell. You are a force to recon with. You always combine charm, interest. originality and amazing skill in your portraits.

Thanks Russell. Always interesting to find out what materials have been used.

Thank you all very much for such positive comments.

beautiful really sensitive portrait

Amazing drawing as ever, Russel.

Incredibly beautiful and sensitively drawn, the play of light is brilliant.

This is very beautiful, fantastic work.

An exceptional piece very sensitively done. a moment in time captured.

Superb

A truly stunning portrait. It is so skilful and the light is just amazing. Can I ask how long did this take to do.

Again thank you all for your lovely comments and for taking the time to look at my work, greatly appreciated. Fred I'm not really sure how long it took to be honest but I would think about 8 to 10 hours.

Wonderful painting, Russell

Truly magnificent Russell as always

Have you had an exhibition of your work Russell because if not you should. Top quality stuff in every sense

The lighting is perfect

YOUR ART WORK IS OUTSTANDING......

Yeah, masterclass talent my friend... You are perfect at capturing intriguing look ...