Thank you, Henry.

Merci beaucoup, Henri.

joli portrait et belle actrice !

Merci beaucoup, kik68.

Gorgeous!! I like hair! the error on the neck is not remarkable at all! congratulations! (is it drawn on a blue paper?)

Thanks, Nihale. Yes, I did draw Julie on a medium tone Bristol (heavy) paper. This is my interpretation of her as Lara Antipova in movie, Zhivago.

Thank you Joyce! this movie is very famous, but I've never wtched it; maybe because it's old; anyway I like very much this portrait

Thank you, Nihale, for your praise. The last time I counted, I had watched Dr. Zhivago 8 times. I even had it all on tape, but recently threw the tapes out. I plan to buy it on a DVD, soon.

that movie seems wonderful! I'll look for it on DVD or in the internet, thank you very much Joyce

The photography is gorgeous and the music is stirring. The characters are supurb in their parts. The story grabs your attention right from the beginning. It is also sad, in places, so be prepared if you do watch it. I hope you can translate what I have said.

Thank you again Joyce

I am speechless(an I will remain for a while!!)

Thanks, Shahin. Your words are like arrows, flying straight to my heart. I took a little more time with this one. I think my choice of blue colored Bristol paper for the background, helped, also.

blue is color of the ice and icy weather so it is in full harmony with a story about Russia!

Yes, very well put, Shahin. I do remember those winter scenes in the movie, vividly; but I also remember the scene where Yuri (Zhivago) looks out an icy window, and sees some yellow daffodils poking through the snow.

it was the departure time of Yuri and Lara(so heart breaking). I remember the scene clearly! Omar Sharif and Juli Christi had great performances.

Yes, that farewell scene between Lara and Yuri is in my memory, also. Yuri, racing up several flights of stairs so he could look out of a window, and watch Lara and Komarovski (Rod Steiger) as their horse drawn rig faided in the distance.

Good portrait !!!!

Many thanks, fayEye.

Thank you, Bashya.

You're very welcome, dear Joyce!

Thank you, Jeanette. Your encouragement has helped me. My mother was an artist with pastels, but I never tried to use them. I don't think I will, either. I am busy enough drawing with the graphite pencils, and now the colored pencils.

Hi Joyce, You are doing fabulous with the colored pencils!! I am very impressed! Bravo my friend. I'm so glad you gave those colored pencils a chance.

Thank you, Jeanette. Your encouragement has helped me. My mother was an artist with pastels, but I never tried to use them. I don't think I will, either. I am busy enough drawing with the graphite pencils, and now the colored pencils. Sorry, my reply went to the wrong area, so I copoed and pasted it here. (above)

I'm glad that I was able to encourage you Joyce! Brilliant work my friend!!

Again I thank you, Jeanette, for your encouragement.

Thanks, Chrissy.

A true classic and what a great job you did Jojemo!!! i recognized her immediatly! Those blue eyes, unmistakingbly! lovely lovely lady!

I remember the camera focusing upon Julie, as Lara, when she questionly looked up to see Yuri (Omar) in the village's library. She couldn't believe her eyes, that it really was him.

And i can still hear Lara's theme in my mind! Will never forget it! i was a small girl when i heard about Dr Zhivago the first time and Lara's Song had me right then and there!

Wonderful work!!!!

Thanks, Lanka.

Спасибо! Мой муж и я ел в ресторане вечером, потому что сегодня (14 сентября наша свадьба 53-летний юбилей. Они были хорошими годами. Я надеюсь, мы будем иметь еще более лет вместе.

Congratulations on your happy wedding anniversary, dear Joyce!!! I wish you looooooooooooong happy life together!!!! Cheers!!!!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Lanka.

All the Best for you both from a bottom of my heart!!!!!! Have a wonderful Wedding Anniversary Week, dear Joyce!!!!

Thank you dear Lanka. That is very kind of you. Bless you.

God bless you, your husband and all people very dear to you!

MAGNIFIQUE ! what wonderful blues eyes !!

Thank you, Didgiv. I am pleased with how this portrait turned out. Maybe it is because I like the color blue.

Quite beautiful Joyce

Thanks, Helen. I was pleased with how this one turned out, also. I didn't choose to draw Julie's clothing in the colors that they were in the movie,though. Blue reminds me more ot the cold, winter scenes in the movie, Dr. Zhivago.

Yes the blue is just perfect, as are her captivating eyes. Bravo

Woow! Incredible! The capture of the typical expression of Julie Christie is excellent! Los colores maravillosos! Exactos! Mis felicitaciones querida Joyce.

Gracias, mi querido Marino. Pensé que el color azul para las prendas de vestir (Lara), Julie sería más interesante que el color de la ropa que llevaba en la película. Su sombrero y el abrigo son en tonos marrones, y que no me excitan. Seguir estudiando, querido amigo. La educación es muy importante.

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many thanks! Joyce