Mimi - Portrait of an Artist

Artist: David J. Vanderpool
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Mimi - Portrait of an Artist

8.5” x 11” graphite pencil drawing on paper.
copyright 2009. David J. Vanderpool

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Mimi - Portrait of an Artist by David J. Vanderpool

Alain Safa

I Agree with you, she is indeed a great one.
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks for your kind words. I was so close to giving up on this drawing and trashing it. But I put it off to the side for a week and dealt with my cold/flu.
mimi yoon

oh my gosh…
OH MY GOSH….
OH MY GOSH….

all i can say is that i am truly and humbly honored to have a portrait done by you, david…. you have no idea what i’m feeling right now looking at myself staring back at me …. :D

THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH !!!!!!

xoxo
mimi

~~(p.s. what a timing…. i wanted to log in for some reason just now….)~~
David J. Vande... replied

I am glad you are pleased. I was afraid I had over worked your portrait and was going to trash it. :)
hsien-ku

what a beautiful portrait of the gorgeous mimi! wonderful artwork!
David J. Vande... replied

thanks!
juha

magique,et très talentueux,c est un magnifique portrait de Mimi,qui je crois doit être très heureuse
David J. Vande... replied

Sorry but I failed my high school French class….. but from what I can read here, I say thank you for your kind words.
electriclstorm

finely rendered…beautiful work!
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks for your kind words
ambient-1

Wonderful work!
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks
silverstrummer...

Hi David – Pure BEAUTY at its best you are a Master of Art whar a great portrait for a great woman such as mimi .. inst fav for me – David
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks for your kind words, but an artist is only as good as the people he draws. I just copy what I see
mimi yoon

i can’t believe it…. i am so so so happy…. :D
David J. Vande... replied

as soon as I can, I’ll drop it in the mail for you!!! :)
AnitaInverarity

WOWSER- Absolutely beautiful rendering- a masterpiece work xx
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks!
Jean M. Laffitau

Yes, that’s mimi!! Fantastic work my friend!!
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks, my friend!
biddumy

A beautiful drawing of a lovely talented artist!!!
David J. Vande... replied

Yes she is!!!
wigs

stunning David….... truly stunning work
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks. It does kind of look like her , doesn’t it? LOL
Denis Dalby

So true to life! So special.
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks! She will make an excellent addition to my book on Portraits
MoonSpiral

I think this is the closest rendering I have ever seen of her, perfect photo realism I would have to say. Beautiful job!
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks. It was an honor to draw her!
Michael McCasland

Beautiful, beautiful work.
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks!
eoconnor

Well do David you really have done her justice.
Jo Holden

Aboslutely beautiful! Wonderful and amazing work as always David. :)
hugh023

A gorgeous drawing of a beautiful woman . . . Or is that a beautiful drawing of a gorgeous woman . . .
David J. Vande... replied

I give all credit to Mimi!!!
Marjorie Wallace

Your work is amazing. Absolutely stunning work of dear Mimi. you have an incredible gift.
Mindy McGregor

Beautiful work~!
JP100

another beautifull work david well done you have brought mimi’s emotion to the work as well and its shows. very nice work my friend.
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks… the photo she send me to draw was awesome.
THILL

True Beauty of the highest order…Tah
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks!
mochilady

Beautiful work of such a beautiful lady!
David J. Vande... replied

And the coolest part is she bought a copy of my book and liked it.. thats a real honor coming from another artist!!!
ParkerHewitt

love this man, really nice job, i just recently have begun drawing portraits. This is inspirational
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks and its good to help others become inspired. Now for me to check out your work!
juha

thank you it n is not serious, j use a translator!
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks
wiccanrider

Beautiful my friend an instant favorite.
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks, my friend!
Karin Taylor

this is so very beautifully representative of mimi!
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks
Jo-PinX

Yes, this is real art! Fantastic work!
David J. Vande... replied

Wow.. thanks for the wonderful compliment!
Robin Monroe

excellent drawing of a beautiful woman and incredible artist:)
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks!
jim marshal

ditto the other comments, wow… what exquisite detail.
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks. All these wonderful comments makes me glad I didnt give up :)
nancy salamouny

your touch is so delicate, a true beauty
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks for the kind words. Sometime I worry if my style is too rough for drawing women since i draw with all lines. Never blending
rodeorose

Wow- brilliant work- beautiful technique conveying more than her beautiful appearance.
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks but I give all the credit to her :)
Danica Radman ...

Tribute to Mimi Yoon – phenomenal!
David J. Vande... replied

thank you very much
Blessedphoto

perfect!!!_~
David J. Vande... replied

Thanks. I checked out your work and you my friend truly are blessed. Your work capturing God beauty is amazing!
colorblind

WHOA I’M KEEPLY JEALOUS…...first of all the hair is the one thing i can’t understand how you was able to make it look so realistic….you have to tell me how YOU DID IT…..LOL
SERIOUSLY
AND YOU HAVE TO LET ME KNOW WHAT MATERIALS YOU USE….THIS IS JUST WONDERFUL…I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW YOU CAPTURED HER….THIS IS BEYOND BEAUTIFUL…....
David J. Vande... replied 29 days ago

Dude, buy my book. it’s all there! LOL
I draw with all lines and so since hair grows from the skull out, so should your pencil lines. Just as you follow the contours of the muscle to get a 3d look you do the same with the hair. Keel the pencil sharp and start with your lighter graphites and gradually work in layers to go darker.

And I use every pencil from a 2h to 8B. However the darkest pencil is called EBONY.

I hope that helps?
eelsblueEllen

I love Mimi Yoon, this is so real and excellently executed, BRAVO!!
David J. Vande... replied 29 days ago

Thanks!
Tony Ryan

Your work is amazing David. I have started to do pencil drawings myself and am finding it so enjoyable but also very difficult. I am so insired by the emotion and technical expertise of your work. Think you have captured Mimi beautifully.
David J. Vande... replied 29 days ago

Tony, I am honored to hear this from you. After all, several of my better drawings in my first book are based on your work. I tell people than an artist such as myself is only as good as the photographer he works with…. and the models too!

Thanks again and it was a pleasure to draw Mimi!
frenchblue

wow….this is amazing! beautiful work! and skill!!!!!! cm
David J. Vande... replied 29 days ago

Thank you very much for your kind words.
Outdoors2 28 days ago

Wonderful Wonderful artwork
Mimi rocks too
David J. Vande... replied 27 days ago

Thanks!
Thomas Hodges 27 days ago

Stunning ! I love your work David.
David J. Vande... replied 27 days ago

Thanks, Thomas. I was just checking out your work too. Well done!
nishagandhi 27 days ago

amazing work
David J. Vande... replied 27 days ago

thanks!
kjgordon 27 days ago

get out of here….........this is a photo…..............just kidding….......
David J. Vande... replied 27 days ago

ha… thanks!
Delphine de Noire 11 days ago

MMM… Mimi… Magnificent!

Beautiful Portrait of a Beautiful Being…

Mx
artisandelimage 11 days ago

with such a model, how could you go wrong ? lol
inspired and inspiring…
your talent is obvious !
my best, francis.
stahlsz 11 days ago

Beautiful portrait