Hi Christine great actor here,just love him!

Glad you like Yul Brynner I loved him in The King and I, have a great weekend.

Hi Bea glad you liked Yul have a great weekend and be safe!!!

Excellent!!!!

Glad you liked this drawing of Yul!!!

WOW !!! This is stunning my dear Christine ! Excellent style !!

thanks I am happy you like this portrait. I liked him in The King and I. Great movie such fun!!!

Great work! congratulations Christine!

Thanks Nihale glad you liked my Yul!!!

You're welcome, Christine

Thank you sooooo much glad you liked Yul!!

omg this is marvelous !

Thanks lots of work on this one glad you liked it Nadergevara!!!!!

Great technique! I love how you did the background!

Yes I use powdered graphite then push it around with a watercolor brush then to darken certain areas I use lighter fluid on a water color brush the lighter fluid does not mar the paper it acts like water but does not affect the bristol paper it can be used on any paper and doesn't ruin it. It drys imediately and it makes a great wash smooth effect. I use just a small amount in a cap there is no clean up since it evaporates. No mess no fuss. Be careful it is flamable. Buy it in the plastic bottle not the tin can it rusts in the tin. You can also use a hard paper smudge stick to work the hair and areas you want to be really dark.

Thank you so much for the advice! I've actually never heard about powdered graphite before but the effect looks great!

They have powdered charcoal too I don't have it yet but you can bet I will be experimenting with it too. I would use it the same way I use the graphite powder. Only use a small amount of the powder I place it on top of a butter dish top and it goes a long long way. I have been using the same bottle for years. Dick Blick has it.

Sounds really interesting! I'm glad that I came across your drawing and this technique. I may look where I can get the powdered graphite in Germany.

I would think they would carry it in some art supply there too. I will be happy when you start using it. God Bless You Friend!!!

Thanks Laura it is always good to hear from you dear. Have a great Sunday now and be safe and happy!!!!!!

Incredible and amazing portrait of Yul Brenner. A true legend! Bravo my dear friend Christine!!

Oh thanks Jeanette I knew you may like this portrait of Yul he was such a good actor and in the King and I especially. Have a nice Sunday!!!

Hey, ... it's years since I saw anything about Yul Brynner. This is fantastic Christine. The King and I - he was too cute. It's a joy to see your lovely creations popping up again.

Yes it has been a long time. I got sick of doing hair so this one was appealing to me. Hey do take a rest after moving I will be awaiting your new portrait when things get settled somewhat. Be safe and get some rest!!!

Woooow!!! amazing!!!! a portrait full of radiant power!!

Did you see The King and I it too was an excellent movie and was a big hit here in the U.S. It ran for years here and is still one of my favorite musicals of all time. I also like so many of those up lifting musicals. Like Sound of Music, Annie get your Gun, Oklahoma, South Pacific, they are loaded with wonderful music and lyrics. A world of entertainment and fun!!!!!!!

yes, I agree with you. Brynner had a majestic performances in Ten Commandments, Anastasia, Magnificent seven and Taras bolba.

I saw the Ten Commandments, and Anastasia and the Magnificent Seven don't remember Taras bolba but I bet it was good too. Anyway you could start to do more of the musical personalities if you so desire. I loved all of them!!

Superbe Christine !!!

Thanks it was fun watching the King and I and all the musical features. Love all of them they are such fun!!!!!!!!!

Great work!!!!!

Bashya thanks I loved the King and I it ran for a lot of years here in the U.S. Thanks a million dear!!

so amazing , great contrast

Thanks I still struggle with the contrasts. I hope to be improving but it is a big step. I keep praying for more patience I like to get these done quickly. Have a great Sunday!!!

Hi Tony good to hear from you have an excellent Sunday and keep creating I love seeing your work!!

Lise thanks dear and have a great Sunday keep creating and I look forward to each and every thing you do!!!

I like this portrait of Yul Brynner, a "magnificent" actor !!

I absolutely loved The King and I a real classic I look forward to seeing all your work just not enough time to appreciate all the magnificent artists on this site. Keep creating and have a great Sunday.

You too Christine, I liked him in "the magnificent seven", he was aboslutely great...

Yes and Shahin reminded me of a couple more The Ten Commandments, Anastacia, and Tera Bolba. So we can get these on D.V.D and have a ball!!!

superb!!!!!!!

Thanks so much Umberto I am so happy that you liked my yul Brynner he is a great actor and I loved all his movies!!!

excellent work Christine!!

Thanks Kent very good to hear from you. Keep checking back and I will be looking for your new works too!!!!

thank you Christine i will have a jimi hendrix in the next couple of days!look out for it!

I will be watching for your Jimmy Hendrix so can't wait for it!!!

wow , so good portrait again , i love hoe you mix different tehniques , it looks great so beautiful lips and eyes and all face features are so well done , and i love the background very much too beautiful artwork as always

Hope you continue to create and I will be waiting to see your new works Ajaa glad you stopped by and have a great Sunday dear!!

I like it, Yul Brunner it's very good actor, it's beautiful work

Oh thanks Maq I know it is good when you like it. Thanks a million have a great Sunday!!!

Thanks Henri still waiting for that painting of yours to make a big impact it did with me and is one of my very favorites on this site. Thanks for sharing!!!!

Great work!

Thanks you are so devoted and I admire your works as well and look forward to all your work dear!!

I like your style & your work, dear Christine !!

he's very beautiful!!!!!

Thanks Chantal and thanks for making me one of your favorite artists. I really am happy for your friendship!!

this is normal, you're a nice person, and the more you draw extremely well. I should have done long ago

Thanks so much Claudine glad you liked my yul Brynner!!

Wonderful

Thanks haven't heard from you in some time. Hope things your way are good. Keep in touch friend!!

Yes, it's good overall, I was a little busy but I greet you once more

Oh I just noticed the scanner botched up the left ear. I testify that that ear is very clear and precise on the original. I hate having to piece together these portraits. I try to get them close but the drawings are much better than they appear here. Have a great Sunday now and stay happy and healthy!!!

Thank your for advice and good night

Thanks Sofya it is good to hear from you keep healthy happy and doing this wonderful art work!!!!

superbe !

Thanks and thanks for adding me to your favorites!!

Christine Congratulations!!! wonderful picture and thank you for your comments

All my congratulations for that beautiful portrait.

Thanks so very much I thought this piece turned quite dynamic one of the better value studys!!