Heidi2323

Very well done everyone. Congrats!

matthew

For those who can't see the 5th pics...

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=76166
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=73573
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=74496
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=73100
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=76176
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=74313
http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=76153

matthew

I especially liked the pics from our newcomers...

Robindcr8l

Yes, Bravo to all! I have had some computer issues over the past several weeks and hadn't seen many of these pics until now. I am blown away by the talent! But it also makes me wonder what other masterpieces I missed that just didn't make top 5. RATS!

matthew

I don't remember any RATS... a field mouse though...

polenta

Congratulations to all, all the winners including those who didn't make it to December Top 5.
Every time I show someone this site telling them how this website and its drawings work, their astonishment reminds me of how after some time, we take the beautiful TD pics for granted.... but if we think it over.... WE SHOULD BE AMAZED AT PEOPLE'S ART ON TD.
So congratulations to all, including new people and our well=known super=excellent artists who, no matter what rules we have ,cross the barriers and they always have drawings in Top 5.

marg

Congratulations to everyone - and it always amazes me how many brilliant pictures I missed, when the Top 5 is released !

However, the rating system is still not quite right, so here's one that definitely should have made it (and although I like my 'dance' pic, it should never have made Top 5) :

a superb picture by danila :

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=74678

and this one, by buckeye2, which should have made it to the new artists' Top 5, except that their joining date was ages ago..

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=76079

mrozowski

Congratulations to all the Top 5 artists. I was amazed at the amount of quality and quirky artwork in December. So many wonderful pictures. So many portraits. You can tell everyone is trying to become better and learn from other's techniques.

Qsilv

I agree with Marg -- both Danila's portrait in fruit and Buckeye2's shore-scape in candy are superior examples of what can be done with the medium here, as is a strong work by Heidi2323 in flowers:

http://www.thinkdraw.com/picture.php?pictureId=74869

...as far as I'm concerned personally, my tiger in fruit was simply a copy of Matthew's, so it's pretty but merely a derivative piece and not especially worthy...

...and my baby in red flowers is cute but really a toss-away sketch that took little planning and less actual work.

The other three portraits of mine that placed this time are original and they do represent solutions to problems I set for myself to solve, so I'm over the moon delighted that you guys liked 'em enough to not only vote but also offer me the kindest, most insightful comments! THANK you!

You folks make my drawing feel like less of a waste of time and more pure joy. I appreciate you all more than I can figure out a non-mushy way to tell you.

; >

marius

Yes, a big congrats to all the winners, and near winners too. Love them all!
(Am wondering, is this the first time for this particular "style" of portraits in animals? Sorry, not sure where else to ask this.) : )

indigo

Congratulations to all the winners! And I also agree
with polenta....

clorophilla

congratulation to all, and I'm deligthed to join the top 5 people!

solange62

Congratulations to all December Top 5 ! I've to learn so much from all of u...

And thanks to Heidi 4 this topic on the Forum, 'coz im'not b able to congrat every one this time... I lost my husband 3 weeks ago, and maybe it'll take me time to go back to TD...

Login

That's very sad news, solange ... many of us know the pain of losing poeple who are close to us. I hope friends and relatives help you through it.

indigo

Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear that solange! My sincere condolences
to you and your family.

polenta

My condolensces too for the loss of your husband. I hope that joining our community more often could help you, even if it is a little bit.

Arw65

I'm a bit late at this but congratulations to all the top 5 artists, especially the new ones. I too offer my condolences solange, Tale what ever time you need, come back when you are ready, we're here if ever you need us.

Qsilv

Solange.... exactly what Arw just said, and you should know that your work is lovely. You have a gentle eye... I hope you return here and explore it futher.

Heidi2323

Oh, Solange, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It has got to be devastating. Please know I am thinking about you and hope you are okay. TD may be a good place to work out the grief. Personally, if I am not eating, I am drawing as a release from day to day encumbrances. Wishing you the best....

solange62

Many thanks to all friends for ur kind words, im very touched... Yes i know that i can count on ur friendship. This loss is harder for my children that are so young (the oldest is only 16). Wish i could draw like in the past, althu i have no knowledge on drawing and have to learn more !