Portrait in pencil

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Well portrayed Gudrun, an elegant lady.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 15 Sep 21:43:27

I like the hint of colour you have added to this, super drawing. The chair looks like it's giving the lady the right amount of support.

Posted by Denise Cat on Thu 16 Sep 04:57:45

So characterful Gudrun.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Thu 16 Sep 06:33:47

Fabulous face and drawing

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 16 Sep 06:53:52

Beautifully drawn, Gudrun.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Thu 16 Sep 08:24:01

Good engaging drawing of the sitter

Posted by David Douglas on Thu 16 Sep 10:32:07

Thank you all for your appreciation. I do enjoy my pencil work.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 16 Sep 12:47:13

Another great subject, expertly drawn.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 16 Sep 13:38:05

You've captured the expression and the signs of ageing very well, Gudrun. Well done!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Thu 16 Sep 16:33:23

So beautiful Gudrun, not in a pretty way but a sincere and respectful way.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 16 Sep 19:00:08

Some more thanks for your appreciation!

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Fri 17 Sep 06:43:21

Hang on Studio Wall

15/09/2021

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Archival, pencil, on acid free 20x20cm paper. I felt compelled to do a drawing today and this particular image is an enduring one because we shall all age. I shall continue with my large oil tomorrow all being well.

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Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley

"The good painter has to paint two principal things, that is to say, man and the intention of his mind. The first is easy and the second difficult, because the latter has to be represented through gestures and movements of the limbs." (MK388) From: Leonardo da Vinci: The Graphic Work, p16, J…

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