Retriever

[beth]

Hi everybody! It's been a while since I've contributed something, sorry! Been in and out of the country and running around like a crazy person. But I finally finished this pup I've been working on slowly for a while. It was supposed to be a softer, less detailed look...but the pencils got away from me I think. Less time spent on this than my usual though...I think 15-20 hours.


Bristol Vellum
Image size 8.5 x 8.5 inches
2B and 3B mechanical pencils
Image from WC library

The whiskers aren't showing up well in the scan, sorry. I haven't gotten ahold of that acetate yet, Arlene.

Thanks for looking. :)

Beth

I hope it's ok if I just link to my website... :o

http://www.thompsonportraits.com/images/retrieverdone.jpg

[Denise]

Incredible, Beth! You should always let your pencils get away from you if this is the result;) :D

[oozoo]

Wow, those darks are really dark!! Great job! I do think the wrinkles around his nose could be softened a little, they keep drawing my eye, especially the one which looks like a semi-circle just behind his nose. The fur texture is very well done!!

[lene]

Hi Beth
excellent drawing :clap:

[Cleo]

Spectacular drawing as ever Beth....


That's one introspective dog isn't it ?! :) :D






Cleo

[Angela]

WOW. That's all I can say. It's fantastic. I am always so amazed at the gorgeous pictures you can get with just pencils.

I am starting my golden in the CP area (Indy-WIP). Check it out, maybe you can give me some tips!

[CindyH]

Beth, you do some extraordinarily beautiful graphite pieces. This one is really wonderful. Great facial expression....and I'm not a dog person....the kind of face that would make you want to pet him/her or take him/her home with you.

Keep on drawing!! You have a wonderful gift.

[Gemma]

OMG!!!! This is absolutely Awesome!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

Gemma

[lucky]

This is so beautiful Beth! I really love your work.

(How long have you been in Germany? Are you permanently there?)

[Brenda]

Fabulous job, Beth! Your pencil work is amazing.

I wanna know, too! Why are you in Germany? Are you or your husband military?

[beth]

Denise, thank you!
Oozoo, thanks. I agree with you there. This is one of those cases I should have improved on the picture. I have sprayed him and it won't soften nicely now I'm afraid. It'll bug me every time I look at this.
Lene, thanks. :)
Cleo, :D thanks!
Angela, thank you. I will take a peek for sure!
Cindy, thank you so much, he looks kinda sad though doesn't he?
Gemma, thanks, ma'am! :D
Lucky and Brenda, thank you! My husband is in the Army and we've been here nearly 6 years. We're getting set to move back to the states this December :clap: I can't wait!

Thanks everyone for the peek!
Beth

[Rose]

OMG, your drawing is SOOO beautiful! You really caputured the essence of a golden... his fur looks so soft! I want one!! :-)

[Meisie]

Absolutely stunning! I see him in full colour!

Meisie....I must be turning into a fan! :D

[beth]

Thank you, ladies!
Meisie, me with a fan? :hug: Very sweet to say. :)

[Meisie]

:D :D :D

Meisie

[Traci]

WOW - this is incredible. (um..... could one of the moderators please remove my retriever from the forum...... I'm ashamed)

Once again - I love your work!

[ArtWench]

Beth, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love your style! The dog's fur is unbelievably realistic... Absolutely wonderful! :clap:

[beth]

Traci, thanks so much. Are you joking!? I think I've seen 3 pups by you (?) and they were all gorgeous! Don't you dare take them away. :p

Angela, thank you, I so appreciate your nice comments. :)

[bmac]

Beautiful! Make that 2 fans! :)

[beth]

:o Thank you, Beth! :)

[Nancy]

Sorry I'm so late in replying, but I just now came across this thread. Beautiful job Beth!!!!! Just makes me want to run my fingers through his fur! :D Great work! :clap:

[beth]

Thank you, Nancy...appreciate the look and nice words. :)