Two drawings

[Alexandra Tyng]

Marina,

I think Christy's word "unforgettable" sums up these drawings for me. As you know I had the great pleasure of seeing these in person at your workshop, Thank you for bringing them! The striking thing about seeing the original work is the texture. Even though these drawings seem highly rendered, they are actually quite sketchy and textured, with a variety of strokes. You really know what you are doing, and the thought that went into these really shows.

As always, you have brought the subject matter to a symbolic, or iconic, level, while staying very direct about your portrayal of the children. The subtlety and clarity of your vision is what has such an intense effect on the viewer.

[Michael Georges]

Wow, these are simply wonderful. Such depth and luminosity in them!

[David Draime]

Marina, these are superb. Your draftsmanship is top notch. Simply masterful!

David

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Ah, those pink cheeks...

[Chris Saper]

I can't tell you how much fun it is to see your new work! These are gorgeous.

(LOL I like white fur too, think of Julie Christie in Dr. Zhivago)

Beautiful in every regard.

PS The boy reminds me a great deal of the Wyeth Helga paintings.

[Marina Dieul]

Alex, Michael, David, Ilaria, Chris : thank you for your kind words.
Yes pink cheeks and white fur : an unforgettable association !

Chris, when I was working on the boy's portrait, it was like a deep study of who this 3 years old boy will be as an adult, you sometimes can "feel " so much in connection with your subject... I think that's maybe the common point with Wyeth Helga paintings...