Captain Max

[Chris Saper]

Hi Vianna,

Very sensitively handled value transitions! I look forward to seeing your next one!

PS Try to nag Diane into posting

[Vianna Szabo]

Hi Chris,

Thank you for the compliment. I have been nagging Diane quite a lot lately. Matter of fact I threatend that I was going to write you if I heard she was taking on any more commitments that cut into her time for art. We are planning on pooling our kids together this summer and painting from a model out doors. I'll have her post her work from those sessions. Wish me luck!

Vianna

[Carlos Ygoa]

Vianna,
If one has fun executing a particular work, it is always evident in the work...it certainly is in this drawing. Very well handled values and very credible expression. I can almost hear his accent. I wonder about the placement of the ear, though...perhaps a bit too low? Unless he really has it that way ( I personally have very low ears myself), then forget my comment. Very nice drawing.
Carlos

[Vianna Szabo]

Thank you for the kind words, Carlos. I think the element of fun and excitement occur when I paint from life. Working from photographs lacks that immediate response. In defense of photos, however, they do sit still.

Vianna