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Magdalena Castaneda · 10-30-2003, 12:31 PM

Good morning Jimmie,

This is my first time responding to someone's work on the Forum. It is a pleasure for me to share with you what a impactful piece this is for me.

I especially admire your knowledge of value in this piece. I'm assuming that her blouse is very soft graphite (6B?). You've captured the weight of her arm, hand on her waist beautifully as well. Thank you for your continued posting. I've had the pleasure of watching your posts through this past year, starting for me, with your daughter. Also, the colored pencil is perfect touch. As Chris says, composition is excellent too. I love the negative space around her as well.

Continued success, and also admire your dedication to your work.

Magdalena

10-30-2003, 12:31 PM	#10
Magdalena Castaneda Associate Member Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 44	Good morning Jimmie, This is my first time responding to someone's work on the Forum. It is a pleasure for me to share with you what a impactful piece this is for me. I especially admire your knowledge of value in this piece. I'm assuming that her blouse is very soft graphite (6B?). You've captured the weight of her arm, hand on her waist beautifully as well. Thank you for your continued posting. I've had the pleasure of watching your posts through this past year, starting for me, with your daughter. Also, the colored pencil is perfect touch. As Chris says, composition is excellent too. I love the negative space around her as well. Continued success, and also admire your dedication to your work. Magdalena __________________ One Day At A Time, don't forget to Dance...