So cute!!!

Thank you.

Excellent and very beautiful portrait Joyce!! Bravo my friend. Your talent is enormous!!

Thanks, Jeanette. I once had a fight with another girl (1st grade, I think). She said that Jane Withers was prettier than Shirley Temple. I took exception to that. The next thing she knew, I had pushed her to the ground and was sitting on top of her, telling her I wouldn't let her up until she took back what she had said. Fortunately, a teacher broke us up before either of us was hurt, and we became best of friends after that. True story.

Good story! I'm glad you gals ended up friends. Did you see my Shirley Temple paintings??

I am glad it turned out that way; for us to be good friends. She still liked Jane and I still liked Shirley. Jeanette, are you drawing your portraits "free-handed"? I used to, but couldn't come close to getting a likeness. May I suggest that you get a light-box at your Arts & Crafts store. I did, and it has been an excellent tool. The one I use is an Artograph Lightracer. You will be surprised at how much it helps.

Thank you Joyce for the advice and for teaching me my friend.

SUBLIME !!!

It it is good, it is because I had a good subject to imspire me. Thanks, Jessie.

Thanks, Jessie.

Merci beaucoup, Jessie. I looked for Swiss on the translator, but didn't see it, so I chose German. I can use French with the translator, if that is easier for you, than English.

Yes they speak French in Swiss Romande and the Swiss-German-speaking Swiss Alémanique .. I live in Western Switzerland so I speak French! but you can talk to me in English!

Ah-h-h. I understand. Thank you.

No problem glad to have you informed on the subject!

wow..Fantastic, I like it a lot, congratulations my friend Joyce

Thank you. I am pleased you like it.

Soooo cute!!!!

Thank you, Lanka.

You`re alway welcome Joyce! Have a nice week!!!

Спасибо, Ланка. У Вас есть приятные выходные тоже. Понедельник это праздник (День труда в США, так что это будет 3 дня выходных, вместо обычных двух дней (суббота и воскресенье .

Always welcome and thank you, dear Joyce!!! Well, so have a wonderfull extended weekend!!

Thank you, Bea. Are you the same "Bea" who occasionally posts on Il Divo's Art Thread?

no it's not me!

Je vous remercie d'avoir répondu à ma question, Bea. Le site Web de Il Divo's Art Thread (en vertu du divertissement et de créativité forum) est ce qui m'a commencé à dessiner des portraits de graphite. Je suis un fan Il Divo. Deux des artistes de ce poste à ce fil, m'ont donné beaucoup d'encouragement et de quelques conseils.

Merci beaucoup, Bea.

I LOVE it ! Very cute !!!!!!!!!!!!

Many thanks, Sellia.

So beautiful I like it so much !!

Thank you. I am pleased that you like it.

Thank you very much.

wo0o0ow .. splendid

Thank you Nader. My pencil work is not of your calibur, but I try to do better with each drawing.

amazing masterpiece! B R A V O!!!!

Thank you, Shahin. That is high praise, coming from an artist of your calibur. I will treasure what you have said.

Oh my goodness. Thanks again, Lise.

Unforgettable pretty little Shirley Temple! Magnífico!

Yes, darling child; lovely woman. Thanks Marino.

Beautiful !!!!!!! I can see innocence in her face !!!!!!!!! GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!1

Innocent, yes. But doesn't she look as though she has been reprimanded or someone has spoken sharply to her? I think so.

Superbe!!!

Many thanks, Ingvarr!

Thanks, again, JP. Shirley (as a child, at least) was everybody's sweetheart.

Thank you.

Wow Joyce this is amazing! Great contrast, lovely curls and such a cute little dress - glad you included that, it makes the picture

Thanks, Helen. Shirley's part in the movie, Heidi, was an early influence upon me. I have always been interested in Switzerland, ever since I read that book and saw that movie. Now Urs just adds to the magic. What little I've seen of that country, I loved. I would love to go there and spend a summer sometime, but know I never will.

I loved the book too - and now two of Switzerland's finest - Urs and Roger! And never say never

Amen, to what you have said, Helen. What do you wanna bet that there are more hunks in Switzerland, every bit as talented and good-looking as those two. Let me know when you are ready to go, and I will bring my camera!! HH

It's a deal Joyce

LOL Wouldn't that be a spectacle, the two of us ogling those youthful Swiss hunks? Liable to forget all about that country's magnificent scenery! Sounds like a heck-of a-good-thing, though.

Merci beaucoup, fabdulogie.

incredibly beautiful sooooooo nice Joyce keep up the nice work I hope to aspire to you level someday!!!

Thanks Christine! You will probably surpass me!!! What has helped me to improve, aside from more practice, is that I have my own work area now. Before, when I wanted to draw, I used our breakfast room's table, with overhead light fixture. I sat upon a step stool with a cushion placed on the top step. Althought that was the highest seat in our house, I still was only level with my work. Now I have a workstation (arts & craft table with board that tilts). The table has a tray on each side of the board for pencils, erasers, etc., and two, triple drawer bins beneath, one on each side, for more storage. I now have a clip-on halogen lamp that tilts and moves. So much better now for my tired, old eyes.

I draw in my downstairs retreat a nice artists table with a nice clip on light like yours and lots of shelves it is away from the main level of the house and completely seperate no phone etc. Just me and some of the boys music and other very nice classical background music as well. A true aritsts get a way!!!!!

Well, there you go , Christine. You already have an ideal setup, which explains why you have such an interesting gallery. I listen to music for Relaxation (mostly Classical/Instrumental) misic while drawing. But, since my drawing area is in our den, Ed is sometime watch TV on our large screen set. If the show bothers me, I get my iPod and listen to Il Divo and the other music I have recorded on it.

Yes many a creation has come to light with the background music of the fantastic and wonderful IlDivo!!!

Fabulous!!!!

Dziękuję za komplement, Bashya.

Dziękuję, Bashya.

Many thanks. Savez-vous que c'est la deuxième fois que j'ai tiré cette photo de Shirley. La première fois que j'ai travaillé tellement dur sur son œil gauche (œil droit, en regardant ce dessin), que je portais un trou à travers le papier. Je mets que l'un de côté, comme un rappel. J'ai attendu 5 mois, a alors décidé d'essayer de nouveau, et la voilà!

Wow, elle est très belle ! j'aime beaucoup votre style. Bravo pour votre très belle galerie !

Je vous remercie pour la louange, Pikie. Je suis très honoré que vous avez inclus moi sur votre liste d'artistes préférés.

Mais de rien ! Comme je l'ai dis, j'aime votre style ! ET votre galerie bien sûr !

Je vous remercie, Pikie. Mon style semble se développer comme je l'accompagner. Je suis en train de ralentir et de prendre plus de temps avec mes dessins, puis j'ai fait lorsque j'ai commencé à faire ce retour en Mars.

Je comprend, moi j'essaie de chercher un style qui fasse dirent aux gens, oh, ça c'est (sur ce site) Pikie ! Mais bon, on me dit souvent que mes portraits sont "doux" alors c'est peut-être ça mon style. Mais je suis encore jeune et je vais sans doute me perfectionner en grandissant.

Hey gal, ce n'est plus le temps de vJe comprend, moi j'essaie de chercher un style qui fasse dirent aux gens, oh, ça c'est (sur ce site) Pikie ! Mais bon, on me dit souvent que mes portraits sont "doux" alors c'est peut-être ça mon style. Mais je suis encore jeune et je vais sans doute me perfectionner en grandissant.n inquiéter. Il ya beaucoup de vie devant vous, et beaucoup de choses intéressantes à explorer. Faire les choses que vous aimez faire, et leur faire du mieux que vous le pouvez. J'ai toujours été intéressée par l'art, mais je suis autodidacte. Je n'ai cours d'art tout au long de l'école, mais seulement allé à l'université pour un semestre, et ce fut beaucoup plus tard. D'ici là, je me suis marié et j'ai eu cinq enfants. Nous avons déménagé de San Antonio, TX à OKC, OK et je suis allé travailler. Je ne retourne pas au collège. Quand j'ai senti artistique, je sors mes peintures à huile. Je n'ai jamais pensé que je pourrais dessiner le visage des gens, jusqu'à ce que je l'ai essayé pour la première fois ce Mars passé. J'aime le fait, et je pense que mes dessins (au total) montrent une amélioration maintenant. Peut-être que les vieux dicton, «Practice makes perfiect! détient une part de vérité.

Je suis d'accord avec vous, merci pour ce sinformations, je les retiendrais

splendid portrait!!! bravo Joyce!!!

thanks Chantal. They say that children and animals always steal the show. Shirley sure was a scene stealer, in her early movies.

Yes, you are absolutely right

Shirley Temple is a sweetheart. My husband held a door open for her at a Hollywood Canteen back in the late 40's. He said she was a lovely lady, and I am sure she still is. She is still alive. I am going to bed now. It is already after 1:00 AM. I will answer my other mail later today.

Thanks. Shirley certainly was everyone's darling as a child. She looks as though she has been reprimanded for something she didn't do in my picture, doesn't she?

Yes, quite true