The bus stop
Drawn with sticks and ink. Done in early 1990’s. My son patiently sat there while I sketched him.
Available for sale asMatted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
Drawn with sticks and ink. Done in early 1990’s. My son patiently sat there while I sketched him.
Available for sale asMatted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
Shanina Conway
Hi Whirli, this is wonderful, I love your strokes!
Damian
Hi Whirligig, this is great, really well done! It gives the impression of a kind, thoughtful guy, which I’m sure he is LOL!
hugo
nice work, just proves you can improvise with the simplest of implements, good tones, great work!!
Bernd Jansons
Nice … very very nice … :))
Elaine van Dyk
Thank you Shanina, Damian, hugo and Bernd for you lovely comments. Yes Damian, he is a kind person (now adult), and with a creative streak but in a different field (furniture making and design).
Anne van Alkemade
It’s very nice, Whirli. Love it, so much character.
Sandra Chung
That is so amazing. A bus stop “Are we there yet?” look.
Helene Kippert
Great work whirli – I love the energy in this!
Elaine van Dyk
Thank you for commenting Anne, Sandra and Helene – much appreciated.
Phil Eckert
a wonderful portrait Whirli
Amanda J Slack...
A lovely study. Well done.
Jienn Heibloem
Miss Whirli this is such a beautiful work, it has depth and character and deep skill in your illustrative technique- its a fine peice of work…...... very very nice
Elaine van Dyk
Very encouraging comments….....thankyou Phil, Amanda and Jienn.
Craig Shillington
Awwwwww You never cease to amaze me Whirli!! Even back then you were getting ink all over you :):) VBS
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks Craig….. I’m at my most creative when I get down and dirty!!!! – with art materials that is….....
Craig Shillington
LOL {zip} ;P
Paul Louis Vil...
Fantastic work of art Whirli! Love it!
classical
wow, you’ve created a such a story with this picture.
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks Paul and Cassie for your kind comments.
Melody
What an incredible drawing!
Elaine van Dyk
Wow, thanks for the compliment Melody!
Mel Brackstone
What a gorgeous work! Love it!
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks Mel, really appreciate your comment.
Cathie Sherwood
He’s beautiful…..you’ve expressed so much with just paper, ink and sticks!!
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks for your encouraging comment, Cathie
Jodi Webb
This is stunning Whirli. Wow.
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks for your lovely response to this Jodi.
rossco
Great work this, You have an amazing talent.
Elaine van Dyk
Your comment is really appreciated, rossco.
kseriphyn
Excellent sketch Whirligig. It captures so much.
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks Khylan.
Michelle Rogers
I love this! I just love portraits and this is a great, raw portrait!
Elaine van Dyk
What a lovely compliment Michelle – thank you.
InfinityRain
Wonderful work!!
Elaine van Dyk
Much appreciated, InfinityRain!
FireRabbit
You are so talented! And the image looks fantastic! Great use of the medium too :)
Elaine van Dyk
Thank you for your very kind comment, FireRabbit.
PennyEdwardes
Beautifully composed portrait….it coveys to me a sense of sadness and loss.
meerimages
Wow!! this is so absolutely Incredible:) I wish I could draw like this! I can only draw stick figgers, ha ha, But I do take my hat of to you, You are amazing , well done!!!
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks so much Penny and meerimages – you are both very encouraging!
bobdollar
This is a great image. Really really fabulous drawing. /hugs :D well dooooone!
Elaine van Dyk
Thank you kindly, bobdollar.
LostBoy1
Wow Whirligig, how talented are you!
the answer is VERY! :)
Elaine van Dyk
Hey LostBoy1, thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate that.
Michael Douglass
Very nice work Whirli, can’t believe I haven’t come across this one yet. Terrifico!
Swt Pandemonium
nice work!
funkyfacestudio
Wonderful drawing of you son. What our children will do for us :]
Cathy
Hi Whirligig, I love this sketch, really fluid. You’ve got some great work and I’m glad you liked my fishy tales piece… I love using mixed media and layering.
mgadise
nice portrait. love the shadows on his pants
Elaine van Dyk
Thanks everyone, your comments are very much appreciated. Apologies for the delay in responding.
madvlad
supah!!drawing
Elana Halvorson
Beautifull. Really lovely piece of art.
Sylvia Karall
Fantastic portrait… full of expression. Well done.
Danielle Espin
Wow amazing sketch, I love it!
andrea verstegen
Very nice use of the medium. Top class work.
Elaine van Dyk
A very belated thank you to all above, and to andrea for your more recent, very encouraging comment.