My Portrait Collection

My Portrait Collection

by Dale
(Perth, Australia)

Patrick Swayze before he got sick (2011)

How I see Jesus (2011)

My Aunty Wanda (1963)

A kiss (1964)

I started drawing about 12 years of age (now 60) and have just gotten back into it fully a couple of years ago.

I also started dabbling in acrylic painting, but that is another story.

When I retire on December 24th 2011 I will get into it fully. I can't wait!!

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Note from Kerry:
Hi Dale
It's great to know you are going to have more time to draw and paint in the near future.

I thoroughly enjoyed viewing your portrait collection, thanks for sharing it! I couldn't pick a favorite because I like them all.

Does the year that you have noted beside each drawing represent the year that you drew them?

You have a great drawing style so keep up the good work!

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My Portrait Collection

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Nov 07, 2011

In the queue
by: Kerry

Hello Bill
I am aware of your submissions, they are in the queue - please be patient, they will be uploaded soon. I do ask to allow a few weeks and I am trying my best to get them all up on the site. I look forward to seeing all the tips you share with beginner artists, thanks!

Nov 07, 2011

I have added more drawings
by: Bill Richards

I have added quite a few drawings the last few days, but it seems that it isn't getting added. Now granted Facebook is the way to put things up RIGHT NOW. Since I wanted to help out other artists who are starting, that is why I am on this site. If my art can be posted, great; if not let me know.

Nov 05, 2011

Cheers
by: Dale

Kerry,
Thank you for returning my querie. I will wait patiently, as I'm sure you have a lot to get done.

Nov 04, 2011

Gallery page
by: Kerry

Hi Dale
I have received your submission with a new collection of your drawings (thank you!) but I haven't had time to upload it yet. It went through just fine so you've done everything right. There are a lot to go through so I'm trying to do them in date order.

I hope to get to it this week sometime, I'm terribly sorry for being so slack.

Nov 04, 2011

Hi dale
by: Lilly Antoneavic

Dear Dale,

I have been here since 1963, and I am origianally from Yugoslavia, I spaek, English, Russian and Japanese..
(I also love drawing and painting Geisha)..

Sunsets.. WOW, taht sounds delicious, I think an artist should follow what the haert says, in my case Portarits especially of cats...

Perth.. I agree gorgeous city, yes, I have
seen Perth city of lights as I call it.. LOL..

I am at present working ion my Exhibition of art of cats..

As I am taking acre of mom, she has advanced Dementia I do not get much time for painting so I draw..

I love taking photos with my camera, anything that intereststs me, I make samll print and either draw or paint from that..

Take few photos of Sunsets, and have fun, I am sure they will turn out lovely..

Cheers from,
Lilly and Cats..

Nov 04, 2011

Fluent Typo
by: Dale

Hi Lilly,
Thank you for your comments. I understand your 'English" quite well as I had a mother in law who was Italian and could hardly speak English. I spoke a little Italian so with a lot of hand waving amongst the English and Italian we managed quite well. Have you been to Perth? It is such a pretty city. My son in law comes from Melbourne. Where are you from originally?
I am going to try my hand at more portraits. I did a few as a child but never really got into it. I love painting, especially sunsets.

Nov 04, 2011

I am again speaking fluent Typo..
by: Lilly Antoneavic

I love Art and especially art discussion..

I am again spaeking fluent typo..

Sorry Dale I hope that you will understand what I meant in my previous post..

I see you are in Perth..
I am from Melbourne..

Lilly Antoneavic and cats..

Nov 04, 2011

We leaern from eaxch other
by: Lilly Antonaevic

Dear Dale,
By looking at the art of other artists we can learn so much..

I love looking at the magic other artists are making, it gives me ideas and inspiration..

I was drawing since I can remember, my mom kept lots of my art from age 5, I am still doing art..

I love Portraits, both human and animal kind.. I especailly like to draw and paint Cats..

When you have time take a look at some of my art..
I ams o glad atht you laerneda bout Tonal values at your Art Group.. I attend my art groups often..

But as I am looking after mom who now has Demenrtia I do not have as much free time to surf art sites as I used to..

Looking at othersa rt always helped me a lot..

I am same age as you are..
Keep up the good work..

And remember: Practice really does make perfect..

Nov 04, 2011

GallerY Page
by: Dale

Kerry,
How can I create my own Gallery Page? I tried to follow the instructions and got totally lost. Please help!!!!

Nov 04, 2011

Thanks Bill
by: Dale

I just visited your Facebook page and left a message. I understand from looking at your work what you are saying. Many thanks.

Nov 04, 2011

Take a look at some of my work
by: Bill Richards

I hope you take a few minutes to examine some of my work, and you can see what I meant when I mentioned "tone". [url=http://tcbstudio.bill-richards.com/portraitart.php]Portrait Art[/url]

Nov 04, 2011

Reply - Bill Richards
by: Dale

Thank you for your criticism of my drawings. I have only just learned (last night at an art meeting) about tonal value, which I didn't realise before. I am self taught so am always willing to receive help in any form. Most of what I learned last night was on portraits so I am keen to do more. I also paint in acrylics, but have only been doing it for about a year. I am having so much fun with my art and look forward to the day I retire so I can devote more time to my passion. Roll on Christmas Eve! That's our retirement date.
Regards
Dale

Nov 04, 2011

Professional tips on your drawings
by: Bill Richards

Dale, as I was browsing through this site - I happened to come upon your drawings. They show prospect and potential. I hope you don't mind if I give you some friendly advice on your drawings. The biggest thing is give some more "tone" in your drawings. The biggest thing about pencil is the ability to go from the darkest dark to the lightest light. Take a look at some of mine, and let me know if I can help http://www.allaboutdrawings.com/self-portrait.html

Nov 02, 2011

Uploading
by: Kerry

Hi Dale
Each submission allows for 4 images so this page cannot be added to. That's no problem though, just go to the guest artist's portrait drawing page and fill in the boxes and upload your drawings with a story.

Thanks Dale, I look forward to seeing your recent work.

p.s. Thank you for buying my book, I really appreciate your support... what do you think of it?

Nov 01, 2011

More pics
by: Dale

Hi Kerry,
I purchased your book and started sketching again! How do I upload more to my portrait collection?

Oct 27, 2011

Senior moment
by: Sue from Tennessee

I meant how many others from Tennessee.

Oct 27, 2011

The Year
by: Dale

Hello Kerry,
Yes, the year next to my drawings is the year I actually drew them. Thank you for your words of encouragement.

Oct 27, 2011

Where the talent is
by: Sue from Tennessee

Australia must be the stomping grounds for all the artists. These are great. I know how you feel about getting more time. (Just don't count on retirement allowing it--I speak from experience). Wonder how many others contribute here?
Sue

Oct 27, 2011

Nice Work
by: Lilly Antonaevic

Happy to hear that you are back doing art..

These are extremelly good drawings..

Keep up the good work..

You knopw the old saying..
Practice reaelly makes perfect..

And of course we all know that in art as everything else, It is always One Percent Inspiration and Ninety Nine Percent Perspiration..

Cheers from,
Lilly and cats..

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