The Lady of the Rings

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I think you should give up the day job and go full artist! This is fabulous. I bow down to anyone who can do portraiture, and anyone who can do it this well is doing something right!

Posted by Jennifer Edwards on Sun 01 Jul 23:47:06

Thank you so much for your encouragement Jennifer.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Sun 01 Jul 23:51:02

brilliant

Posted by tony palmer on Mon 02 Jul 06:54:35

I agree with Jennifer, Marilyn. This is wonderful. Your portraits are amazing.

Posted by Seth Dalton on Mon 02 Jul 07:19:33

Wonderf colour reflections and great painting Marilyn.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 02 Jul 07:32:21

Not just great skill but a super pose and look.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Mon 02 Jul 08:15:33

Thank you so much Tony, Tessa, Seth and Carole for your support.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Mon 02 Jul 08:46:45

This is incredible, especially the ands. What t,aren't Marilyn.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 02 Jul 10:17:47

Whatever medium you use, Marilyn, your skill is undeniable. This portrait is amazingly fabulous.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Mon 02 Jul 10:29:20

Just beautiful Marilyn. I don't know how to paint faces so I am in awe of you for this one and the others. So thoughtful, that gaze. I wonder what she's thinking? or maybe something has just caught her eye. Is it you? It could be you with darker hair, you know.

Posted by Stella Jones on Mon 02 Jul 11:43:03

Absolutely amazing portraiture!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 02 Jul 13:46:20

Fantastic work Marilyn. The sheer detail of the hat would take me forever, and never turn out like that. Hat off to you.

Posted by Jim Morris on Mon 02 Jul 14:31:33

This is marvellous Marilyn, a super portrait.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Mon 02 Jul 15:11:13

Thank you very much to everyone for your support of my work - much appreciated!

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Mon 02 Jul 17:53:49

That's great, Marilyn

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Tue 03 Jul 18:36:16

Hang on Studio Wall

02/07/2018

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Decided my colours were becoming too muted so painted this one as an experiment with Faber Castell PITT pens and a little coloured pencil. I used a Q-tip to blend the PITT pens (which are Indian Ink) before drying but I think maybe I’ll stick to the day job after all. Worth a go though.

About the Artist

Marilyn De la Cruz

I went to Birmingham Art School straight after leaving school but had not considered my job prospects carefully enough at that age so left and did not consider taking up art again until much later in life. Now that I am retired I have much more time on my hands to paint and hope my artwork brings…

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