Father and son

paul romanowski, 12 months ago

NOW THAT’S NEW YOU…...........GOOD DRAWING. LOVE IT…........

Bernd Jansons, 12 months ago

This is very, very nice, Helene. Did they pose for you or is it from memory? Either way you’ve captured something special between the two men.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Paul and Bernd.
Bernd it’s done from a photo. :o)

kristian94, 12 months ago

great drawing helene, amaizing detail

Crokus Label, 12 months ago

I like how you used your media here… love the shadow… great work… :)
Love it.

suresh pethe, 12 months ago

Very beautiful work! You must have seen my journal entries . Now you should draw from life.

dawsonsmom, 12 months ago

you are an awesome artist! I can’t even find the words to express how in awe I am at your outstanding work. Thanks for your kind words on my photo.
Tina Steagall

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Kristian , Crokus Label and Suresh.
Suresh no I didn’t, but I’ll go and check it out now!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks dawsonsmum :o)

DawsonImages, 12 months ago

beautiful work

schizoren, 12 months ago

ahh awesome work!

Antanas, 12 months ago

hmm, well done.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Dawson and schizoren!

Shauna Noble, 12 months ago

wow Helene! away from your usual awesome style – you captured that special relationship so beautifully. congrats

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Antanas – you just slipped in there!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks for your feedback artsy3 :o)

Lumineux, 12 months ago

I love how animated this is, the hands, the faces & the eyes, you can just feel the connection between these two, and your incredible talent captured it beautifully within this medium.

PennyEdwardes, 12 months ago

Wow Helene! You never cease to amaze me…...what a brilliant portrait! Hats off to you!

lettie1957, 12 months ago

Dear Helene

Very nice texture used here – - I am not an artist – like drawing. but really good.
I always found the noses hard to draw.

regards from Melbourne Aletta

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks for your lovely comments Lumineux, Penny and lettie!

Wendy Slee, 12 months ago

a wonderful image and a subject that touches the heart!

studiofascino, 12 months ago

beautiful work Helene,

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Wendy and studiofascino :o)

Juilee Pryor, 12 months ago

lovely work Helene

Andy Harris, 12 months ago

great Helene, love the expressions and the colour you’ve used!

Gracey, 12 months ago

This has such a happy and intimate feeling. It can be difficult to portray moments such as this, but you’ve done it beautifully.

Kristy Lee, 12 months ago

Oh, I love it Helene! You can really feel that joy and love :)

Ellen, 12 months ago

Beautiful drawing,very nice style!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks for stopping by Juilee and Andy!
Glad you like it Gracey and MissKristy :o)

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Ellen – you just slipped in there!

Sorin Reck, 12 months ago

Beautiful work

Carlo Cesar Ro..., 12 months ago

Wonderful work of art! Congrats

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Sorin and Carlo :o)

Adela Hriscu, 12 months ago

something new, but also so well done!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Adela :o)

PhotogeniquE IPA, 12 months ago

oh, that is so great. you’ve captured their expressions and emotions so well

Antoine Dagobert, 12 months ago

Beautiful work Helene

Lachlan Kent, 12 months ago

Wonderful work Helen… so much in this piece of art. You’ve capture the so well the love and companionship between the father and son. I love it.

alistair mcbride, 12 months ago

well done Helene

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks for your feedback photogenique, Antoine and Lachlan

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks alistair – you just snuck in!

Mel Brackstone, 12 months ago

Lovely work, Helene!!

Joan Smart, 12 months ago

what a wonderful capture!!! great job!!

Sabine Spiesser, 12 months ago

You are very good at what you tackle. A lovely warm artwork – well done.

LisaG, 12 months ago

Exceptional…..You’ve truly captured a joyous exchange…

WOW….

Gayle Shaw, 12 months ago

This is absolutely fantastic Helene! You have captured the moment so much so I feel like I am sitting across from them.

brummieboy, 12 months ago

Wonderful painting .. you can feel the joy in them …

Julie Langford, 12 months ago

WOW – Helene – this is fantastic work. A different approach for you – but definately works.

Douzy, 12 months ago

Great drawing – you’ve captured the emotion well done!!

richiedean, 12 months ago

Great work Helene, you have drawn the moment perfectly, it would be a good entry in the competition !!!

shanghaiwu, 12 months ago

this is brilliant/thanks for showing

David Stuart, 12 months ago

Wonderful work Helen, the joy of the moment comes right out to visit.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks for your lovely comments everyone :o)

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Richie I was thinking the same thing.

SylviaHardy, 12 months ago

This is very clever work! It has a 3D effect, I love this work, well done Helene!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Sylvia :o)

Ben Shaw, 12 months ago

Helene, I don’t know much about art but I know great work when I see it and you have done an amazing job. Well done!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Ben

susan davies, 12 months ago

wow what talent, my brother was very talented at drawing until he lost his sight in an accident a number of years back, so keep it up please

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Sorry to hear about your brother – I can’t even imagine what that would be like. Thanks for your comment rockinsue.

Anthony Hedger, 12 months ago

Great work Helene

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Tony

StacyLee, 12 months ago

Very beautiful work Helene!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Stacy!

thebiglad5, 12 months ago

Wonderful work lovely colours

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks thebiglad5

Catherine Crim..., 12 months ago

helene this is fantastic work, you are sooo talented

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks so much Catherine :o)

Christina Martin, 12 months ago

very new love this Helene

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Christina

Bonnie Taylor ..., 12 months ago

When our son recently got married, he thanked his dad for being his best friend! These two look like they’re best friends, too. You’ve captured the unmistakable playfulness and delight father and son are mutually feeling in this moment! Wonderfully portrayed!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thank you so much Bonnie!

Cadence, 12 months ago

Wonderful! It’s very different from your usual style, but terrific none the less! Awesome work! You are a very versatile artist, and I applaud you =)

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Cadence!

Brett Foster, 12 months ago

On cartridge paper? Beautiful art Helene. Your portfoloio grows more awesome all the time!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thank you so much PhotoBloke :o)

Jeff Burns, 12 months ago

fantastic drawing its very well done and beautiful

Deri Dority, 12 months ago

Brilliant Helene!!! I love this!!

Deborah Parkin, 12 months ago

this is wonderful!!!

BySilent, 12 months ago

Beautiful

cdwork, 12 months ago

Excellent- clever person- this has a wonderful feel to it!

Cathleen Taraw..., 12 months ago

This lovely Helene.

Martin Derksema, 12 months ago

Wow. I would never have thought about it to use those pastels this way. Great. Gee, you have a great techniqe. Pfew, makes me feel humble. The coincidences go on. Not only the working spaces, but I was doing a portrait in pastel too. Not sure if I dare to put it on yet.

Halcyon007, 12 months ago

Now this is talent. A departure from the norm Helene, but equally superb

aphoto4you, 12 months ago

Fantastic art my friend from far away place:)

ArtAfresh, 12 months ago

A great photo capture in the first place Helene and your drawing is superb! I’m so glad you’re not building anymore houses and continuing with your artwork instead!

bluerabbit, 12 months ago

Lots of great psychology going on here—a wonderful, warm moment!

Kathleen Struckle, 12 months ago

Great work!!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks for your wonderful comments everyone!
Martin another coincidence – but please post it. I’d love to see what you’ve been up to! :o)

Care, 12 months ago

Hi Helene!!...love the work emerging…you have such talent!!

Pretorious, 12 months ago

W O W !!! I didn’t realize you were actually drawing these until just now when I read your profile. I thought they were effects applied to actual photographs. This is stellar work in every way! A major congrats to you for so many jobs well done. This along with your other presentations are some of the most superb work I’ve seen!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thank you so much Care and Pretorious!

googa, 12 months ago

This is brilliant work well done !

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks googa!

Leena Hedman, 12 months ago

Heartwarming! Lovely piece!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks BlackSwan :o)

Steven Agius, 12 months ago

Excellent art work Helene, well done.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Steven

micmac, 12 months ago

What a beautiful scene,very touching

funkyfacestudio, 12 months ago

Beautiful work Helene.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks micmac and funky :o)

Biswajit Pandey, 12 months ago

Perfect expressions, beautiful drawing.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Biswajit

Andy73, 12 months ago

Beautiful work Helene. This screams male bonding. Love it!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Andy!

Catalin Soare, 12 months ago

The deepest relation!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful work

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Catalin!

davidmilne, 12 months ago

Fantasic subject Helene that us males relate to,love the feeling shown
in your art that you have beautifully captured.A really wonderful piece.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks David

tjmimagery, 12 months ago

Excellent.

janr34, 12 months ago

helene, you are a fantastic artist! i love the interaction in this work. really well done!

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks for your feedback tjmimagery and janr34. Much appreciated. :o)

David Hinchliffe, 12 months ago

Nicely Done Helene

Louise Cooke, 12 months ago

great expression and vibe Helene! Beautiful work :)

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks so much David and Louise :o)

ECGardner, 12 months ago

You really captured a special moment here. I love the expressiveness you’ve shown in their faces. Beautifully done.

nikspix, 12 months ago

Very captivating picture. Love it!

giovanniart, 12 months ago

very good composition

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Erin, nikspix and giovanniart

Rich Gale, 12 months ago

fantastic art work I love the posture of these 2 men it give the sens of a close happy family.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Rich

Louise Gibbs, 12 months ago

Lovely drawing great feeling to this.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks louise

Peter Allton, 12 months ago

Fantastic Helene, I’ve never used pastels before, will have to try them.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks pete

rossco, 12 months ago

Wow you really having a gift, your work is incredible.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks rossco

Dimf, 12 months ago

Amazing drawing, great expression.
Well done.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Dimf

Shanina Conway, 12 months ago

Helene, love the expressions and the strong lines…going back to your roots;)

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Shan

Matt Dawdy, 12 months ago

For the contest? Very good stuff, Helene.

Captured the life of the subjects and told a story.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks Matt

Sharon Perrett, 12 months ago

Wow Helen this is lovely, I do wish I could draw, what a tender moment you have captured.

Helene Kippert, 12 months ago

Thanks wildaboutphotos

greenfrog153, 12 months ago

Fantastic artwork Helene.

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks greenfrog153

Helen Bascom, 11 months ago

A beautiful drawing Helene. One can see the love and happiness in their faces. Great job.

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Helen

Robert Elliott, 11 months ago

A wonderful work of art Helene!!!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Robert!

cynthiab, 11 months ago

stunning art love the pastle work

Natalie Mason, 11 months ago

Beautiful portrait work…so much personality in this piece, it’s wonderful!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Cynthia and Nat!

coffeetea, 11 months ago

oh_~ great art work, hm prefer a bit more real in obstract.

coffeetea, 11 months ago

they really look like each other :) so much fun in their expressions

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks coffeetea

Christopher E..., 11 months ago

totally awesome here, i admire anyone who can paint/draw and come up w/ results like this

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Christopher :o)

kooky, 11 months ago

great work helene! you’re very talented!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks kooky :o)

lullaby, 11 months ago

fabulous work! this feels so warm, like a very loving connection and happy moment between the two.

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks lullaby :o)

lance leopold, 11 months ago

Terrific drawing,Helene,you have captured the rapport between them perfectly,well done!!!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks lance :o)

vonne, 11 months ago

WOW! this is really great!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Vonne!

Eyal Nahmias, 11 months ago

A well done portrait artwork. Love the interaction between the father and son. A very warm and memorable artwork

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Eyal

Dakolina, 11 months ago

so much warmth in your work… so much to give

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Dakolina :o)

thewaterfallhu..., 11 months ago

Awe a true artist! I like this one a lot.

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks so much thewaterfallhunter!

mwfoster, 11 months ago

The first one to jump out at me. I like it alot it reminds me of me and my father in law

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

You’re very lucky to have that kind of connection with your father-in-law. Thanks for your comment mwfoster. :o)

jesika, 11 months ago

Helen, This is a wonderful drawing. It combines great strength and gentleness.
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Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks jesika :o)

RoughDiamond, 11 months ago

how beautiful :)

Firedrake, 11 months ago

Great! Love the hatching

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks RoughDiamond :o)

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Firedrake – you just slipped in there!

Tabitha Borges, 11 months ago

like the closiness and stokes…very good

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Tabitha!

Sean Farragher, 11 months ago

wow fantastic

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Sean

Rany Lutz, 11 months ago

Great work!! You captured the correct emotion of the relationship!!!!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Rany!

Ginger Lovellette, 11 months ago

Awesome work!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Ginger!

Benjamin Scheurer, 11 months ago

fantastic….you really captured the love between them here, Helene!

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Benjamin!

george1208, 11 months ago

Thanks for your comment. I think this is a great drawing.

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks george

Jennib, 11 months ago

A charming scene between father and son, excellent .

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Jenni

Robert Burns M..., 11 months ago

exceptional and wonderful quality.. A superb work of art.

Helene Kippert, 11 months ago

Thanks Robert

memory, 10 months ago

This is quite simply beautiful, a special moment captured with warmth and love.

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thanks memory

u03ajp4, 10 months ago

love this

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thanks Adrian

Joanna Clark, 10 months ago

Fantastic work!

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thanks Joanna!

pryere, 10 months ago

Outstanding work Helene
You have a great style

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thanks pryere

dwright, 10 months ago

Helene-this really caught my eye. Great work and I like the colors!

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thanks so much dwright!

mmrich, 10 months ago

excellent!

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thanks Maureen! :o)

ItsAboutLight, 10 months ago

Wow – you are truly an artist in every sense of the word – great job.

Helene Kippert, 10 months ago

Thanks again ItsAboutLight!

lazart, 8 months ago

nicely done , love it !

Helene Kippert, 8 months ago

Thanks Laszlo!

kcranmer, 7 months ago

Holy smokes I couuldn’t find the end here, LOL…love this artwork…has a great character feel to it!

Helene Kippert, 7 months ago

One of my more popular drawings – thanks kel :o)

cdwork, 4 months ago

Very clever artwork

KazM, 3 months ago

So popular, will it be enough to encourage you to post more drawings? I sure hope so Helene!