My First Successful Portrait

My First Successful Portrait

by Alfred
(Tristate area)

My first portrait

I took up drawing as a way to lose stress about two years ago and really enjoy it. I don't do it everyday but definitely on a weekly basis.

I'm trying different things, I like charcoal and I am discovering soft pastel which I really enjoy because of the colors and it's quite flexible.

I am happy to have fallen upon this site and enjoy looking at the efforts of others to make something nice and beautiful.
all the best to everyone
Alfred

***Note from Kerry:
Hi Alfred, I am pleased you found us too! It's great to see you are already experimenting with all mediums.

You have done a very good job with this portrait.

Drawing is certainly a fantastic stress reliever, plus I think it adds excitement to our lives.

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My First Successful Portrait

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Oct 03, 2009

You're welcome!
by: Kerry

Hi Alfred, it was so kind of you to thank each of us. Marty is right isn't he? The eyes follow you everywhere. I tried it too!

Marty really does examine each drawing and he sees things that I don't pick up first time. He is a gem.

We will all look forward to seeing some more of your work. It's great to have you as part of this lovely community.

Oct 03, 2009

thank you
by: Alfred

Kerry, thank you for your comment on my drawing and thanks for taking the time I appreciate it , and I gather that you must be the founder of this web site wow it's really great and simple at the same time thank You and God Bless,
I'm happy to have fallen upon such a nice web site A good proof of how internet can be a good influence in society.
Alfred

Oct 03, 2009

thanks
by: Alfred

Marty thanks for your comments, and I didn't notice how her eyes follow you but after reading your comment I realized your so right! Thanks for your interest it very encouraging.
Alfred

Oct 03, 2009

thanks
by: Alfred

Thanks David for your comment it encourages me to hear your comment, thank you.
Alfred

Oct 03, 2009

THANKS
by: Alfred

Thank you Sheril Lyn for your comment I also said wow when it turned out so good ,but then I tried another portait of a girl I know who I really want to draw, but Its turned out like a man and its definetly not her but the picture was nice > Im going to keep trying because I believe if I try I will get it .
thanks for commenting
Alfred

Oct 02, 2009

My first portrait
by: Sheryl Lynn Boivin

Wow....you did a great job!
Keep up the work and show us more.....

Oct 01, 2009

Awesome
by: David-DGSIDE

damn...this one is so damn nice..my first girl i draw look like a creature..lol..like the one..from a movie..smeagol lmao...reallt great..i envy u :)

Oct 01, 2009

Portrait of Girl
by: Marty

Hello, Alfred;

I love the way you sketchedthis drawing. I also noticed that if you look at her eyes, that anywhereyou move her eyes will follow you. Has anyone else noticed this? Please let me know. Plus I just love this drawing also, it is wonderful and looking at all the drawings makes me relax. Thank You Kerry for all your effort and love in your website.

Warm Regards
Marty!