My Great Grandmother from Bali (Charcoal drawing on white paper)

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Comment by Pauline Le Merle on July 6, 2012 at 9:30

Wow Henk, This is perfection. Love it:-))

Comment by Anna Stenier-Karadjova on July 5, 2012 at 21:26

Beautiful portrait, Hank, full of emotions and traces of life on his face. :-)) Anna

Comment by Patricia Genever on July 5, 2012 at 21:17

Henk,

In my opinion, nothing needs to be changed. The values and highlights are perfect.  It is beautiful just like you have drawn it... :))

Comment by Henk Cramer on July 5, 2012 at 20:33

Thanks Rita, Patricia, Deb, Diane and Jan for your comments and likes.  But now that I have seeing this drawing on my computer screen and I can zoomed out so as if I looked the drawing from a distance, I have quite critical aspect on this. I come to the conclusion that the highlights on her blouse are way too bright. It diverts attention away from what matters, her face! I think the background can a little bit darker so her face will emerges more. Her gray hair may appear to be a little softer I think.  Thanks guys :)

Comment by diane boucher on July 5, 2012 at 2:45

you have captured a really wise woman with great pride in her face and many a story to tell. Love it you are very talented.

Comment by deb hill on July 5, 2012 at 1:09

Really like this. You are good, sir!

Comment by Patricia Genever on July 4, 2012 at 13:10

The detail is Magnificent!!!  Well done Henk...  I love it!!

Comment by Riya on July 4, 2012 at 10:48

WOW!! This is awesome Henk. You've put so much detail in her face and hair, I really like this. I love graphite drawings, made a few portraits myself, but never tried charcoal. Your portrait looks fantastic and your Great Grandmother was a very beautiful lady. I never thought this was possible with charcoal, it's so realistic, almost a photo. I'm sure your Great Grandmother would be very pleased and proud of you with this beautiful portrait. 

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