tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post5722354504211113097..comments2024-02-12T12:57:42.772-08:00Comments on Art by Crystal Cook: Continuing Adventures With Pastelbord, colored pencil WIPCrystal Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-39862378129276748742011-12-18T13:05:33.473-08:002011-12-18T13:05:33.473-08:00Stunning art work!
Saying hi and following from E...Stunning art work!<br /><br />Saying hi and following from Etsy : )<br /><br />http://sisterbatik.blogspot.com/SisterBatikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831831055675694174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-85666299217532582862011-12-15T09:07:51.075-08:002011-12-15T09:07:51.075-08:00The little thumbnail on my sidebar just GRABBED ME...The little thumbnail on my sidebar just GRABBED ME and here I am to say what a beautiful work this is.<br />Surprised to learn it's colored pencil. Babies are hard to do with any success but you nail it every time.<br />Merry Christmas.....reaching for a chocolate salted ....oh never mind ;)Mary Sheehan Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739304038978908921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-16092093751983066942011-12-14T17:50:09.841-08:002011-12-14T17:50:09.841-08:00I'M SPEECHLESS, Crystal!! This is so beautifu...I'M SPEECHLESS, Crystal!! This is so beautiful...definitely one of my favorites!! (until your next painting!!) I look forward to seeing this finished!!hmuxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132343095188658107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-68732407613339264372011-12-14T06:32:11.550-08:002011-12-14T06:32:11.550-08:00I love working with my colored pencils but my work...I love working with my colored pencils but my work never looks this good. This is going to be stunning when it's completed. It is beautiful even now. Enjoy your Christmas. Hugsmaddyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884692897586711653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-88228585507123878782011-12-14T05:42:01.142-08:002011-12-14T05:42:01.142-08:00This is such a lovely portrait Crystal. Great ski...This is such a lovely portrait Crystal. Great skin colours.<br />Good luck with the commission.<br />I know it will turn out fine!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05675819072507484009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-46439542100044284892011-12-14T03:17:01.581-08:002011-12-14T03:17:01.581-08:00Sending lots of positive vibes your way! Can't...Sending lots of positive vibes your way! Can't imagine the kind of pressure there is in creating these pulse beating luminous paintings of yours.<br />I'm with you, my shoppings not done and I can't believe how fast the time has gone.<br />Enjoy that family of yours and the wonder of the Season!Bren Graham Thebeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423052785015946898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-44001729278927370592011-12-14T03:12:32.700-08:002011-12-14T03:12:32.700-08:00I looked at your sale and I love them all :0) A qu...I looked at your sale and I love them all :0) A question though... I notice that you aren't selling any portraits of your own children - and why would you? Of course these are your own treasures to keep! So - I wondered why you are selling your own self-portrait? I am SURE that your children would love to have this when they're older and I'm sure they would treasure it too! <br />Okay, now I have that question out of the way - This drawing is simply jaw-dropping! Even unfinished it really is breath-taking! There doesn't seem to be a medium that you haven't mastered! :0)Sandra Busbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622208510609673242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-9959650396638537362011-12-14T02:57:00.193-08:002011-12-14T02:57:00.193-08:00What a wonderful portrait, and delicate colors!mar...What a wonderful portrait, and delicate colors!marvelous!SYLVIANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540994470273960143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-52704941959257492602011-12-14T02:47:40.677-08:002011-12-14T02:47:40.677-08:00Golly, how gorgeous this pencil work is! You do ha...Golly, how gorgeous this pencil work is! You do have extraordinary talent. xxPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344072012837774958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-70631739283799640902011-12-14T01:39:10.610-08:002011-12-14T01:39:10.610-08:00I also love the wonderful value transitions in the...I also love the wonderful value transitions in the hair. :)Vinayak Deshmukhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338897572047749402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-54938005276696235272011-12-14T01:38:02.029-08:002011-12-14T01:38:02.029-08:00The painting is stunning to say the least. Somehow...The painting is stunning to say the least. Somehow I feel it looks best in this patially finished condition. The smile and the eyes are all hat can be seen and they really are the heart of the painting, aren't they? But then the finished work might be even better. So I keep my fingers crossed until you finish this one. Also cant wait to see the commissioned painting finished. <br />Wish you happy holiday season.Vinayak Deshmukhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338897572047749402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-92196634894600972942011-12-14T00:05:25.236-08:002011-12-14T00:05:25.236-08:00Oh Crystal, your kids' faces are so beautiful!...Oh Crystal, your kids' faces are so beautiful! What ever happened with that unfinished one a few posts back? I loved what you wrote about it - curious to see its progress. Am sure you are overloaded this time of year but want to put a bug in your ear...How about an update!<br />Happy holiday planning. ♥Karen Boehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274489035905234980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-74733992108460027322011-12-13T21:51:46.609-08:002011-12-13T21:51:46.609-08:00Crystal! This is amazing, like all of your other ...Crystal! This is amazing, like all of your other work:) You are just amazing at capturing life in your artwork! I can't wait to see how this one turns out. And I love reading your blog! You definitely got me into the Christmas spirit, and yes, it is coming full speed ahead! haha.. Do take a picture of those caramels! lolRustique Restorationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487687269485248829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-81661069635701621702011-12-13T18:35:44.569-08:002011-12-13T18:35:44.569-08:00ʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ ʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞ ʚ(ˆ◡ˆ)ɞSadamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072887743830381833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-76164710188543823552011-12-13T16:37:09.744-08:002011-12-13T16:37:09.744-08:00Beautiful work as always! You always make me want ...Beautiful work as always! You always make me want to get out my watercolors, now you have me wanting to buy new colored pencils. Maybe I should add them to my Christmas list. I know your commission piece is going to be beautiful, can't wait to see it.Carol DeMumbrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023976580498842384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-65324877853922011292011-12-13T15:32:27.255-08:002011-12-13T15:32:27.255-08:00Ditto everything above, Crystal...that portrait is...Ditto everything above, Crystal...that portrait is drop dead gorgeous...and you're telling us it isn't finished...just gorgeous skin. Love it.mollie joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849966088152371349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-12351275861785415582011-12-13T14:23:39.049-08:002011-12-13T14:23:39.049-08:00Crystal, this is beyond gorgeous!!! The light you...Crystal, this is beyond gorgeous!!! The light you capture is magical!!! Just amazing! Can not wait to see this finished. Christmas is definitely approaching at warp speed!! Good Luck:))Carrie Waller Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950677994996699686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-21147262108885566022011-12-13T13:24:43.565-08:002011-12-13T13:24:43.565-08:00Looks so GORGEOUS! I love it!Looks so GORGEOUS! I love it!Michaele Razihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776334691589067620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-22174455586101643092011-12-13T11:48:06.815-08:002011-12-13T11:48:06.815-08:00Crystal, your skin tones are to die for! Marvellou...Crystal, your skin tones are to die for! Marvellous!_Frankb10https://www.blogger.com/profile/18151551321981740679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-16489741406468928042011-12-13T11:42:47.811-08:002011-12-13T11:42:47.811-08:00The portrait is progressing so beautifully, Crysta...The portrait is progressing so beautifully, Crystal. I know what you mean about not doing a Christmas painting. I was planning to paint my own cards this year and did that happen....NOOOOOOOO! Couldn't decide on a design, not that I ever really worked that hard on finding one; nothing just inspired me. Hmmm, maybe I should have just had a blank front of the card and put a sentiment inside. Sort of the reverse of one of those blank cards with a picture on front where you add your own sentiment. You draw your own picture on front. Send it with a little sketch pencil. Oh no, another weird idea from Carol...LOL<br />Guess that's what happens when you don't sleep after a very busy night at work. LOL My mantra is "to sleep....perchance to dream" and both elude me. Hope you are having a great day.<br />Hugs,<br />CarolCarol Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744965568317454970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-42681960142710682122011-12-13T10:54:48.936-08:002011-12-13T10:54:48.936-08:00Hi Crystal, I am in love with your pencil portrait...Hi Crystal, I am in love with your pencil portrait, so incredible....and can't wait to see your secret portrait when you can share with us. Try to enjoy the season the little ones grow so quickly, and Christmas is never quite the same!Maria's Watercolorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933010858201618312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-2860062703819700922011-12-13T10:04:09.086-08:002011-12-13T10:04:09.086-08:00Crystal, the pencil portrait is superb, even unfin...Crystal, the pencil portrait is superb, even unfinished! I know your secret commission will be fabulous.Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-40945965734680351702011-12-13T09:29:02.271-08:002011-12-13T09:29:02.271-08:00Wow - this CP portrait is lookin' smashing so ...Wow - this CP portrait is lookin' smashing so far, Crystal! <br /><br />I have no doubt that your secret commission will turn out successfully; just keep on with the process, and the outcome will just fall into place naturally :).Sonya Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879889885162011649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-84721339614471468412011-12-13T07:46:50.317-08:002011-12-13T07:46:50.317-08:00A 'snow famine' - what a good way to state...A 'snow famine' - what a good way to state it. I hope we get a little something for Christmas.<br /><br />*sending good vibes* I can't wait to see the finished commission.MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-320847148928421544.post-8272662857969160592011-12-13T07:16:09.761-08:002011-12-13T07:16:09.761-08:00To say that you are gifted will be the understatem...To say that you are gifted will be the understatement of the year.. I just love how this is coming along. And its time for me to say Huzzah..Prabalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703772124348402439noreply@blogger.com