My first (and last) attempt at celebrity portrait by Jenny Johnstone

Shame if it your last one Jenny it is very, very good, you have caught the essence of Marilyn perfectly here

gave myself a headache peering so closely at ref photo and still managed to not really capture the loveliness of her. I suppose it isn't a complete failure if you managed to recognise her, Ros. Thank you

Like Ros I think it would be a shame; it's a powerful image, Jenny. Superbly carried out.

Dont give up this is good, I think you have caught her likeness and her personality. It is difficult from a photo but you overcame that......

I agree - don't be too hard on yourself, we are always our harshest critics and I personally think this is an extremely good rendition of Marilyn especially if that's your first attempt!!! Can't be easy taking a small pic and making them larger and with more detail. keep up the great work.........

This is great.,I have just posted a painting of this late actress,I found it a challenge as she has been represented so many times.You have done a good job.

Thank you James, Keith, Jane and David. It was an interesting experiment but I didn't enjoy it and I am not very pleased with it

However, as has been said, we know who it is. It's not your lack of skill or talent; it's the source material ....

wow Jenny! :-p this is fabulous :-) i think you have done a fantastic job, and i can just imagine the headache it gave you creating this :-) it is very clever your use of milton and quink :-)

Jenny, this is a really excellent piece! There's likeness, personality and great composition all rolled into that painting. I hope it's not the last!

NO you can't say that! it's excellent:)Linda

Wow, spot on Jenny. Are your ribs better? hope so!

thank you Gudrun, the source photo was beautiful. Thank you Rebecca - I don't think the medium is suitable for her lovely colouring. Thank you Seok and Linda it is the least creative thing I have ever done, LOL, an exercise I don't wish to repeat. Thank you Carole, much better by day, thank you for asking, but still too painful when I lie down so terribly short on sleep.