Gorilla - Marlene Piccolin
Gorilla Drawing - Gorilla Fine Art Print
08/18/2007
09:59 AM
Maple Heights, OH
Wow... I'm not sure if I should run to the nearest corner or applaud you. He/she has a look I wouldn't want to question.. beautiful job!! Can feel the fur and the fury..
08/18/2007
10:01 AM
Maple Heights, OH
Sorry to be back again, but I noticed that this is your ONLY colored pencil.. your first? Oh Lord.. I can't wait to see what you develop into.. your are so naturally talented and I love your work.. what will you try next??
08/18/2007
10:35 AM
Greenville, PA
Thank you Barbara. And yes, this is my first adventure with color pencil. Picked it for first color because of the limited palette. The scan (as everybody knows) is not as good as the original, but that's the price we pay for posting on the internet...
08/18/2007
11:23 AM
Simi Valley, CA
Wow! Really, really good. It is amazing that you can have this good with pencil.
08/19/2007
08:18 PM
Phoenix, NY
Absolutely amazing!! I have always have had a fondness for the gorilla, such a misunderstood, misrepresented creature....beautifully done...
08/20/2007
08:52 AM
Greenville, PA
Thanks Pete! This is a zoo gorilla. I tried to show, in his expression, the essense of a captive wild animal. Thanks for commenting.
08/24/2007
09:44 AM
Hiawassee, GA
Marlene, I see you've started into color with great results. This is beautiful! Thanks for your recent comments on my work. Keith.
08/25/2007
09:10 PM
Toronto, ON
Oh! I could just kiss him!!! Don't think he would appreciate it, but I love him! Great job Marlene! I can spend hours at the Toronto Zoo watching the apes, they have such wonderful expressions; makes you wonder just what they are thinking about us. Liz
09/07/2007
09:26 PM
Anonymous Visitor
El Paso, TX
remarkable piece, beautifully rendered
09/07/2007
10:52 PM
Greenville, PA
Thank you Joseph. I've seen your work, and coming from someone so talented, it's high praise indeed!
09/09/2007
01:43 PM
Anonymous Visitor
Tulare, CA
Just wanted to add to your long list of comments re this artwork. This is INDEED a piece of WORK!! Great detail in every way. This work is ALIVE!! Congratulations!
09/10/2007
08:50 PM
Anonymous Visitor
Tacoma, WA
Outstanding colored pencil piece, Marlene.
09/22/2007
08:46 PM
Tampa, FL
The only thing wished in this was that the look was right at the viewer...... terrific rendering.....
09/22/2007
10:49 PM
Greenville, PA
Thanks for the compliment. The gaze is "just off" because a direct stare is interpreted as a sign of aggression and most gorillas will not return a stare, especially in captivity as this one is, unless provoked. They will purposely look just away, keeping you in their peripheral vision. But I agree that it would have made for a meaner, scarier look.
09/27/2007
09:29 AM
09/27/2007
10:09 PM
Hiawassee, GA
Looks like this painting has made you quite a following, and rightfully so.
10/30/2007
09:46 PM
Niagara Park, NS
Am I right? I forgot to ask you? it's just this picture already hide in my mind...
11/08/2007
11:47 AM
Scottsdale, AZ
Wonderful! Love the expression and his eyes really pierce right into the viewer. Amazing for you first color!
11/08/2007
11:50 AM
11/09/2007
06:14 PM
Kenmore, WA
This is AMAZING! I am almost speechless looking at your work...you, Marlene, are a natural!!!!
11/14/2007
03:34 PM
Buena Vista, Va
Having joined fairly recently I am late to view this drawing and having done so hesitated to add yet another comment to the praise already given. But the talent demonstrated here fairly demands comment. Well done! You spark my envy and admiration.
11/18/2007
05:16 PM
High Peak, De
This is a wonderful portrait, a really excellent piece of work. You are VERY good!
11/18/2007
05:26 PM
Springfield, Mi
I am speechless! This is a portrait we should all aspire to. I can't get over the eyes!
11/20/2007
07:33 AM
Melbourne, Se
How is it possible to master a colored pencil like this?! Absolutely incredible! Yelena.
11/30/2007
05:02 PM
Huntington, NY
AMAZING! And this is color pencil work. The mystery you captured in the expression on the gorilla's face is wonderful - can't help anthopromorphizing and wondering what he/she's thinking.
11/30/2007
05:10 PM
Pasadena, CA
OMG.....how long did it take you to do this. STUNNING. You must have the patience of Job. Magnificent work.
11/30/2007
05:11 PM
Pasadena, CA
I love the look in his eyes.....the come hither look. You have certainly captured the feel and emotion of this piece superbly.
12/23/2007
03:51 PM
Zion , IL
Dear Marlene, I hereby use this totally incredible colored pencil work to once and for all, make my ultimate stance that colored pencil works are every bit a total quality, fine art media as much so as acrylic paint or oil paint, and any other media and with this piece that you here exhibit, I hereby use as the proof of all proofs as my defence in the matter ! I hereby rest my case !
12/23/2007
06:50 PM
01/11/2008
06:47 PM
Pottstown, PA
(OK, so you've met my dad...ha-ha!) Really impressive work. I admire your ability to capture the soul of a being as well as this high degree of realism - you express a great deal of emotion through your linework. Great job!
03/10/2008
10:22 AM
03/31/2008
04:34 PM
East Brunswick, NJ
Marlene.....MAGNIFICENT ARTWORK!!!!!....I Like All of them!......Natalie.
04/15/2008
08:52 AM
Dubai
Your gorilla is amazing, wonderful, stunning, fabulous... and the same goes for your patience!
04/15/2008
07:29 PM
05/06/2008
08:14 PM
Egypt, Eg
oh my God ! this live .. how you made the hair like it is real .. and it's 3d as well .... great one .
05/09/2008
02:50 AM
Brooklyn, NY
Hello Marlene, for all your artwork - you are so extremely talented, - that I’m out of words.
05/14/2008
09:27 AM
Germantown, TN
Your gorilla is amazing, Marlene! I have loved this one every since I first saw it. It is so lifelike and realistic! Gorgeous!
07/09/2008
05:01 PM
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Hey Marlene when is hubby off to Africa? Maybe he'll get to see these magnificent creatures. They won't look any better live than your drawing.
08/05/2008
12:58 AM
Tampa, Fl
I was looking through groups that I had joined. This piece just caught my eye so fast. Then I saw how many other compliments you've gotten on this fantastic piece. Well I just have to add, how wonderfully you captured the piercing eyes, the texture of his hair. It just comes down to this is a GREAT PIECE of ART you have made. ~ Stephanie
11/08/2008
07:03 PM
Karaj, te
this is an amazing master piece dear Marlene....awesome details ,perfect composition , seamless coloring...you have left nothing to chance really...that is a pleasure to me to add this artwork to my favorites section in the site. thank you so much.
11/23/2008
10:58 AM
Middletown, CT
The tonal shadings here are great, Marlene, as is the expression on the face. Bravo!
01/26/2009
10:55 AM
Perris, CA - United States
You may not know this but you are a big inspiration to me. I was inspired by this and tried my own but it will take me a hundred years to achieve what you can do! Heather in charcoal and you the master with the color pencils. And Barbra TOO!.
05/19/2009
07:27 PM
08/15/2009
12:18 PM
Smithfield, VA - United States
Marlene, I agree with the other people who wrote. I have always admired your great talent. I can understand why so many other artists commented and complimented "Gorilla." Oh, to be able to paint the way you do.......I can dream can't I?
09/18/2009
11:50 AM
Memphis, TN - United States
What a wonderful drawing! You've really captured his "personality!"
10/30/2009
12:40 AM
Greensboro, NC - United States
Oh wow. That expression on his face is absolutely great! Fantastic attention to detail!
Title:
Gorilla
Artist:
Marlene Piccolin
Medium:
Drawing - Colored Pencil
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Dimensions
8.000 x 10.000 inches
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Description:
This is Charlie. Photo ref courtesy North Carolina Zoo.
Posted:
August 18th, 2007
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