The bus stop

Elaine van Dyk

The bus stop

Drawn with sticks and ink. Done in early 1990’s. My son patiently sat there while I sketched him.

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The bus stop by Elaine van Dyk
The bus stop by Elaine van Dyk
  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Hi Whirli, this is wonderful, I love your strokes!

  • Damian

    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

    hugo

    nice work, just proves you can improvise with the simplest of implements, good tones, great work!!

  • Bernd Jansons

    Bernd Jansons

    Nice … very very nice … :))

  • Elaine van Dyk

    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

    Anne van AlkemadeWordsmith

    It’s very nice, Whirli. Love it, so much character.

  • Sandra Chung

    Sandra Chung

    That is so amazing. A bus stop “Are we there yet?” look.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Great work whirli – I love the energy in this!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thank you for commenting Anne, Sandra and Helene – much appreciated.

  • Phil Eckert

    Phil Eckert

    a wonderful portrait Whirli

  • Amanda J Slack-Smith

    Amanda J Slack...

    A lovely study. Well done.

  • Jienn Heibloem

    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

    Elaine van Dyk

    Very encouraging comments….....thankyou Phil, Amanda and Jienn.

  • Craig Shillington

    Craig Shillington

    Awwwwww You never cease to amaze me Whirli!! Even back then you were getting ink all over you :):) VBS

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks Craig….. I’m at my most creative when I get down and dirty!!!! – with art materials that is….....

  • Craig Shillington

    Craig Shillington

    LOL {zip} ;P

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Fantastic work of art Whirli! Love it!

  • classical

    classical

    wow, you’ve created a such a story with this picture.

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks Paul and Cassie for your kind comments.

  • Melody

    Melody

    What an incredible drawing!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Wow, thanks for the compliment Melody!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    What a gorgeous work! Love it!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks Mel, really appreciate your comment.

  • Cathie Sherwood

    Cathie Sherwood

    He’s beautiful…..you’ve expressed so much with just paper, ink and sticks!!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks for your encouraging comment, Cathie

  • Jodi Webb

    Jodi Webb

    This is stunning Whirli. Wow.

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks for your lovely response to this Jodi.

  • rossco

    rossco

    Great work this, You have an amazing talent.

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Your comment is really appreciated, rossco.

  • kseriphyn

    kseriphyn

    Excellent sketch Whirligig. It captures so much.

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks Khylan.

  • Michelle Rogers

    Michelle Rogers

    I love this! I just love portraits and this is a great, raw portrait!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    What a lovely compliment Michelle – thank you.

  • InfinityRain

    InfinityRain

    Wonderful work!!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Much appreciated, InfinityRain!

  • FireRabbit

    FireRabbit

    You are so talented! And the image looks fantastic! Great use of the medium too :)

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thank you for your very kind comment, FireRabbit.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Beautifully composed portrait….it coveys to me a sense of sadness and loss.

  • meerimages

    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

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks so much Penny and meerimages – you are both very encouraging!

  • bobdollar

    bobdollar

    This is a great image. Really really fabulous drawing. /hugs :D well dooooone!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thank you kindly, bobdollar.

  • LostBoy1

    LostBoy1

    Wow Whirligig, how talented are you!

    the answer is VERY! :)

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Hey LostBoy1, thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate that.

  • Michael Douglass

    Michael Douglass

    Very nice work Whirli, can’t believe I haven’t come across this one yet. Terrifico!

  • Swt Pandemonium

    Swt Pandemonium

    nice work!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Wonderful drawing of you son. What our children will do for us :]

  • Cathy

    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

    mgadise

    nice portrait. love the shadows on his pants

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Thanks everyone, your comments are very much appreciated. Apologies for the delay in responding.

  • madvlad

    madvlad

    supah!!drawing

  • Elana Halvorson

    Elana Halvorson

    Beautifull. Really lovely piece of art.

  • Sylvia Karall

    Sylvia Karall

    Fantastic portrait… full of expression. Well done.

  • Danielle Espin

    Danielle Espin

    Wow amazing sketch, I love it!

  • andrea verstegen

    andrea verstegen

    Very nice use of the medium. Top class work.

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    A very belated thank you to all above, and to andrea for your more recent, very encouraging comment.

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