The Boys of Summer by Margana
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This is a conte-crayon drawing I did some years ago, based on an old photo.I hope it's a clear enough image.I especially love the cowboy boots on the center boy. The photo was taken at what was once called a 'Bungalow Colony' in Loch Sheldrake in upstate New York. People would spend the summer there, with friends and family, 'roughing it' in little cabins. Hope you like it! :)
Comments (15)
Zacko
Oh my God!!! Did you make that one????? That is just tooooooo beautiful Marlene!!!! Im in AWE over here!!! Wow, that looks like something out from a sixties poster or something. That to me is THE perfect drawing, oh how i wish i could draw like that!!! Man (or is it mam) YOU ARE TRULY MULTI-TALENTED!!!!!!!! Okay...im sorry for this loooooong comment but im stunned!!! This is not what i expected, this is pure genious!!! Goes straight to my favs for sure!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!! Some might say im being a tad too over-enthusiastic right now....AND THEY ARE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Teach me teach me teach me!!!!! Oooops...better settle down and stop typing....sooooooon enough...hogging up all the space here...sigh..GENIOUS!!!! Have a great day #:O)
logiloglu
wow, you have a wonderful artistic drawing style, most expressive. excellent portrait art. simply superb,my friend. BIG VOTE #:O) more please !!!!
sossy
wonderful artwork! a fantastic style to show characters! the many details in there! t-shirt out of the pants, funny posed... a real gang! LOL reminds me of the childhood stories of Stephen King! awesome and fresh work! ;o)
jocko500
real good one bet they all look on theis image and say "boy that was a summer to remember" ; super job
ccpaks
Hello Margana. This is wonderful!! I feel as if I have been there before. You created such a nostalgic feeling from such a simple picture. I spent many summers in a bungalow colony in upstate New York. This brings back many memories. I actually had a pair of cowboy boots just like the ones in the picture and remember feeling so cool in mine. Thanks for the memories. I look forward to more of your work. Great job!!
tvernuccio
This is AWESOME, Marlene!!!!! YOu are so verrrrry talented and i'm so excited to see this and can't wait to see more!!!! Totally fabulous artwork you've done here! love the lighting and tones & this definitely would make the PERFECT illustration for a book or magazine!!!! Have you submitted any of your artwork? I hope you are at least framing and hanging your artwork! Yeah, i love those boots too! brings back a lot of memories for me because i wore similar boots like that as a kid! LOL! Anyway, i'm so excited to see artwork and believe me I definitely will see each of them!!!!! Beautifully done, Marlene!
Onslow
Superb - you are very talented it is a wonderful piece :)
diomedes66
Your skill is far beyond anything I could produce. The proportions and detail are superb. A magnificent artwork! well done indeed! V
cynlee
really luv the choice of colors, line & yeah! those boots... you have a gift for this :]
SaintFox
It's been a while that I had time browsing your gallery... This image is outstanding - it captures the feeling of summer-vacations and childhood perfect! I don't know why but I have some novels of John Irving in mind while looking at it...
kimariehere
i am really drawn to this ..it is awesome the colors really invite and make it powerful... fantastic work on this girl you da bomb!
escafeld
Enjoy your style with the bold outline. Wish I had more time to draw. Have nothing else to show, I threw all mine away apart from two unfinished pieces. One day... Excellent!!!
Judithone
You've really captured emotion in the boys faces. Quite excellent indeed, love your choice of medium. I'm a graphite and charcoal artist. YOur pallette is so neutral. The choice of red as a compliment is as bold and brass as the young man in the middle of the photo sporting a fantastic pair of cowboy boots. I like it alot, nice to meet you. Judith
Digimon
Awesome! Your artistic skills are stunning! I wonder if any of your children inherited that gene? Your use of color and light is delightful!
ModestyB
Finaly I'm able to set my eyes on one of your drawings :) Youre VERY tallented!!!!!!!! I wanna seee some moooooore!!! U clever crow :) SUH!!!!