Holbein meets Scheherazade! (PITT pens)

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Your not sure about it but, I’m positive that it beautifully done.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 20 Apr 19:26:17

Thank you so much for your encouragement Paul, I appreciate it.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Mon 20 Apr 19:32:27

fantastic art work. love this.

Posted by Nwe Oo on Mon 20 Apr 19:36:11

Thank you so much Nwe.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Mon 20 Apr 20:23:51

What a beautiful painting. The expression, the eyes, the patterns are outstanding. What medium is this Marilyn?

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 20 Apr 20:49:17

Thank you so much Carole. I used predominantly Faber Castell PITT artist brushes with just a little coloured pencil in the hair.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Mon 20 Apr 21:00:21

I think it's wonderful, I'd be very proud if I were you.

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 21 Apr 06:59:47

Thank you so much Heather, I really appreciate it.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Tue 21 Apr 08:17:16

The colour and especially the patterns are beautiful, as is her face. You should be really pleased with it.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Tue 21 Apr 13:58:47

Thank you so much Christine for your lovely comments.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Tue 21 Apr 16:07:30

A wonderful, instantly recognisable style. Love it.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 22 Apr 04:31:15

Thank you Lewis for your lovely comments.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Wed 22 Apr 07:07:50

Brilliant!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 22 Apr 13:09:13

Thank you so much Linda.

Posted by Marilyn De la Cruz on Wed 22 Apr 13:34:29

Hang on Studio Wall

20/04/2020

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Not sure about this one - it started life as an exercise in colour as I usually paint animals and the colours are generally subdued. I just went mad on colour and pattern although my reference was a black and white image - tricky!

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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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