Gorilla

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..

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??

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...

Simi Valley, CA

Wow! Really, really good. It is amazing that you can have this good with pencil.

Greenville, PA

Thank you Meng.

Phoenix, NY

Absolutely amazing!! I have always have had a fondness for the gorilla, such a misunderstood, misrepresented creature....beautifully done...

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.

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.

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

Jacksonville, FL

ooooh that's me

El Paso, TX

remarkable piece, beautifully rendered

El Paso, TX

Remarkable piece, beautifully rendered.

Greenville, PA

Thank you Joseph. I've seen your work, and coming from someone so talented, it's high praise indeed!

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!

Tacoma, WA

Outstanding colored pencil piece, Marlene.

Greenville, PA

Thank you, whoever you are.

Tampa, FL

The only thing wished in this was that the look was right at the viewer...... terrific rendering.....

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.

Casa Grande, AZ

Outstanding work. You created such realism and this work speaks volumes.

Hiawassee, GA

Looks like this painting has made you quite a following, and rightfully so.

Greenville, PA

Thanks Keith

Niagara Park, NS

I have seen this on starving-artists...Amazing work!!!

Niagara Park, NS

Am I right? I forgot to ask you? it's just this picture already hide in my mind...

Scottsdale, AZ

Wonderful! Love the expression and his eyes really pierce right into the viewer. Amazing for you first color!

Perris, CA

Isn't it wonderful as all the rest of them are too. Linda

Greenville, PA

Thanks Jean and Linda!

Kenmore, WA

This is AMAZING! I am almost speechless looking at your work...you, Marlene, are a natural!!!!

Greenville, PA

Thank you Vicki.

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.

High Peak, De

This is a wonderful portrait, a really excellent piece of work. You are VERY good!

Springfield, Mi

I am speechless! This is a portrait we should all aspire to. I can't get over the eyes!

Melbourne, Se

How is it possible to master a colored pencil like this?! Absolutely incredible! Yelena.

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.

Pasadena, CA

OMG.....how long did it take you to do this. STUNNING. You must have the patience of Job. Magnificent work.

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.

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 !

Greenville, PA

Steve. You leave me speechless. (and that's tough to do!)

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!

Garden Grove, CA

Wow amazing work, I just love the expression on his face!

Greenville, PA

Thank you Kaycee.

East Brunswick, NJ

Marlene.....MAGNIFICENT ARTWORK!!!!!....I Like All of them!......Natalie.

Suwanee, GA

Oh my goodness! This is amazing. Very nice job.

Dubai

Your gorilla is amazing, wonderful, stunning, fabulous... and the same goes for your patience!

Greenville, PA

Thank you both. Your comments are much appreciated.

Ahmedabad, gu

amazing expression !

Walnut , IL

wow

Egypt, Eg

oh my God ! this live .. how you made the hair like it is real .. and it's 3d as well .... great one .

Brooklyn, NY

Hello Marlene, for all your artwork - you are so extremely talented, - that I’m out of words.

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!

Fremont, NE

wow, that is truly gorgeous work!!!!

Louisville, KY

Truly amazing work.

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.

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

Sint Maarten, N.

very very nice....thank you marlene

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.

Rumson, N.

This is absolutely amazing. Your works are stunning.

Middletown, CT

The tonal shadings here are great, Marlene, as is the expression on the face. Bravo!

Phusro, JH

awesome, speechless.....................

CANTON, TE

I LOVE YOUR PENCIL WORK YOU ARE TRULY A MASTER

Jacksonville, FL - United States

Very well done !

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!.

Evansville, in - United States

you know how to draw the spirit of your subject love it

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?

Memphis, TN - United States

What a wonderful drawing! You've really captured his "personality!"

Greensboro, NC - United States

Oh wow. That expression on his face is absolutely great! Fantastic attention to detail!

Killarney, MB - Canada

What a magnificent beast!Well done.

Kansas City, MO - United States

Your work is admirable ! The quality of tome and form is very convincing.

Toulon, va - France

Incredible work !!!!!!

Pampa, Tx - United States

What EXPRESSION! Wonderful Drawing! Love the animals!

Caboolture, QL - Australia

Its fantastic!!

Molyvos, Le - Greece

Fantastic... I had to look twice.. very nice work

Clearwater, FL - United States

Marlene, I've always liked this one of yours, wonderful work and congrats on the sale.

Maple Heights, OH - United States

And now, your art is featured on the homepage of the Primates Group.. congrats and well deserved.

Greenville, PA - United States

Thanks Barb!

Summerfield, FL - United States

I spent almost 30 years in constant practice to get my level of expertise in colored pencil, how in the world did you create this beauty on your first try? Barbara said it best, I am running into the corner lol.