Portrait of fellow forum member 'Carolyn'

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Hi, this is 18" x 8", graphite and white charcoal highlights on gray Fabriano paper. It's a portrait of forum member Carolyn Robles. This wasn't commissioned, she was nice enough to e-mail me a pic to use in my portfolio. In her defense, although I feel it's a fair likeness, I'm sure she is much better looking in person.

BTW, if there's a problem with the borders on the sides, please speak up. If there are enough people bothered by it, this pic can easily become 18" x 6".

Thanks.

[Matthew Severson]

I adore your subtle use of highlights. Ive seen many drawings where the highlights take over the image.

One word: Beautiful....

[Jane Bradley]

What you can do with graphite is amazing. Beautiful!!

[Carolyn Ortiz]

Hey, there I am! Great work Jimmie! Who wouldn't want to be part of such a talents portfolio? You do wonderful work.

I sincerely hope you will find great success with all these beautiful drawings.

[Patricia Joyce]

Very very nice!