Padaung "long-neck" girl

[Thomasin Dewhurst]

Absolutely lovely drawing, David!

[Carlos Ygoa]

David,

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[Linda Ciallelo]

LOL David, It just proves that kids are the same all around the world. The second photo , with the glasses, makes her seem less bothered by those rings on her neck. Thanks for posting that.

[Richard Jones]

I love this drawing. Thanks for sharing your technique.

[Garth Herrick]

David,

Wow! What a treat for us, and how arresting! Like Allen says, there is quite a punch in those masterful unique nuances, only you can produce. The key of sanguine makes the perfect song.

Thanks for the delightful photo too! That's a classic.

Among your many fans,

Garth

[David Draime]

Thomasin, thanks for your feedback. It's a real boost.

Carlos, you are right - there is a wonderful warm quality about sanguine that always informs the subject matter. And I love the associations with the drawings of past masters that - for myself anyway - this unique medium inevitably conjures, even with a less-than-perfect attempt such as this. There just seems to be built-in art historical references with the medium itself.

Linda, thanks! I love this photo. And you are absolutely right. It does seem to speak to our commonalities which run far deeper and are more profound that any observed cultural differences.

Richard, thank you. I do feel like whatever "technique" I have is pretty straightforward - there is way more about this medium that I don't know!

Garth. As always, it's a treat to get your feedback. Thank you very much.

David

[Michele Rushworth]

Beautiful drawing, David. Your high school students have no idea what a treasure of an artist you are!