Etta

Etta by PennyEdwardes
Etta by PennyEdwardes

Etta

medium-coloured pencil

Etta belongs to the following groups:

"Real" Life Art, Animal Kingdom, Fine Arts, In the Moment, Our K9 Friend, Pencil Drawing, Petshop CS2 and Wildlife and Pet Paintings
  • Mary Broome

    Mary Broome

    This is gorgeous Penny… those eyes are so expressive and you have captured such an endearing expression on its face. Boxers are my favourite dogs and this one is lovely :)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou Mary…I have re-taken photos of all of my work… I’m so pleased you like her!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Absolutely heart meltingly gorgeous! That left ear makes it for me :)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Mel! A much better photo of my art I think!

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    This is lovely work. Tell me, is there anywhere on this site that I can see tutorials on how to do coloured pencil drawing? I’ve done some, but have a long way to go to reach your standard.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    I don’t know of anywhere myself, but if you want, I can give you some tips that have worked for me… I will give you my email adress:
    jpedwardes@activ8.net.au
    Drop me a line, and we can go from there!

  • Cathy

    Cathy

    I don’t normally like Boxers when it comes to the dog world, but I love this!
    Also thanks for your comments on my work Penny.
    Cheers!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Cathy,
    Thanks so much for your kind words…. a little encouragement goes a long way!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    OMG! you are v. talented – Brilliant!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Nicole! Love all animals!

  • kellymb

    kellymb

    beautiful work penny! So many wonderful little details :)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Kelly…. :)

  • ElGordo

    ElGordo

    A great dog! Nice rendering, Penny.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou ElGordo! :)

  • Dragoncat

    Dragoncat

    Another Excellent animal drawing!! (you got me jealous! Ha HA!)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    You have been busy Dragoncat….thanks alot! :)

  • Leo Brown

    Leo Brown

    This one is great too, you are very talented

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much Leo!

  • mgadise

    mgadise

    u really have a thing with pencils

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Michael!

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare

    Great portrait, beautiful dog!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou again Catalin! :) boxers are my favs apart from Wolfhounds ….

  • Cadence

    Cadence

    Awwww what an adorable subject! Very realistic rendering!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Cadence…she’s a real sook!

  • crackgerbal

    crackgerbal

    nice expression, its adorable!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou crackgerbal!

  • Per Einar Gunnarsen  IPA

    Per Einar Gunn...

    Excellent drawing, beautiful dog!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou Per…much apreciated!

  • dklm

    dklm

    I think you are a pro artist, great work

  • kipp87

    kipp87

    this is a lovely drawing great work

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much kipp!

  • quin10

    quin10

    This is great, adding it to my favorites…

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks quin! I’m glad you like her!

  • Hagen

    Hagen

    Wow

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou Hagen! :)

  • Peter Allton

    Peter Allton

    fantastic! you put my work to shame

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Beautiful portrait of a handsome animal!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much pete and Joyce!

  • Eryn Whelan

    Eryn Whelan

    breathtaking!! keep it up!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much Eryn!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Perfect PennyEdwardes,

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much antanis! :)

  • alisonbelinda

    alisonbelinda

    Beautiful drawings! They are all so full of life!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much Alison!

  • TANYA WILLIAMS

    TANYA WILLIAMS

    thanks 4 ur comment penny, love this, beautiful pencil work. these r my fav dogs also, soooo want 1.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Tanya…I love boxers too…they have that “look” about them! lol!

  • Jenny Haskey

    Jenny Haskey

    Aww – I love boxers so much and this really reminds me of my old Toby. Boxers hey, they always have that puppy glint in their eye!!! Beautiful work Penny.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much Jenny…your comments are always apreciated!

  • Crokus Label

    Crokus Label

    Wow… almost looks like a real one… actually it does look like a real one… this is how good this is… great work… :)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much crokus! They have such endearing faces!

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Great drawing, What skill, you have captured that velvety feeling in your drawing!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou Linda! Much apreciated!

  • KiLLerxKarNi

    KiLLerxKarNi

    Awe! I love this, I love boxers they are so adorable and loving.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou killerxkarni! :)

  • Lachlan Kent

    Lachlan Kent

    You have excetional talent… what a wonderful portrait. The tones are amazing!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Lachlan for the wonderful comments…greatly appreciated!

  • gaypony

    gaypony

    lovely pic penny.
    you have really captured the personality and life here.
    xxxxxxxx

  • gaypony

    gaypony

    lovely pic penny.
    you have really captured the personality and life here.
    xxxxxxxx

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Pony…Etta is considered by many to be a bit of a nutcase!

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    You’ve caught the expression so beautifully – great work, what talent you have!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again louise! Much apreciated!

  • Peta Hurley-Hill
  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Peta! :) xxoo

  • Annika Strömgren

    Annika Strömgren

    Excellent work!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Annika!

  • DarwinsMishap

    DarwinsMishap

    So cute! I love the expression! I work in pencil as well, may I be nosey and ask which sort you use? All of your works are beautifully done!

  • Deborah Fuller

    Deborah Fuller

    really nice pencil work.

  • Dimf

    Dimf

    Just a brilliant drawing of this handsome dog.

  • Laura J Smith

    Laura J Smith

    Oh I have three boxers. This is such a great portrait… the same beautiful eyes and expression as my babies. Lovely work!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much darwinsmishap! I use derwent artists…I find they are easier to blend!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Deborah!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks dimf! This particular girl is a real clown! She looks like this all the time!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Laura…..I’m so pleased you like boxers as much as I do…..unfortunately, I don’t have the joy of owning one!

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Amazing job. Well done. Love it.

  • cathy savels

    cathy savels

    Thanks for your comment Penny. That’s praise indeed looking at your work! I’m seriously impressed. I particularly like this one and your horses.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks alot Holly and Cathy! Your comments are always appreciated!

  • Shewolfe

    Shewolfe

    Fabulous work!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much shewolf!

  • Terry Bassett

    Terry Bassett

    Wonderful capture of expression..:-)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou Terry! Much appreciated!

  • paul boast

    paul boast

    this is excellent penny , you shld really be proud of this one

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much…yes this is one of my fav’s!

  • Jan Cartwright

    Jan Cartwright

    Wonderful art – you did a great job capturing that “Can’t I have just a little piece of that steak?” face.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Jan….you’ve nailed it in one!!

  • Angel312

    Angel312

    Penny, I don’t know how I missed this! It is truly beautiful! The eyes are so bright and clear that they look real! The whole thing is just amazing! Wonderful work!
    Gail(angel312)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    What a lovely comment Gail! Thankyou!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Your drawings are amazing. Stunning work

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Jeff!

  • studiofascino

    studiofascino

    adorable! love that look!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much for your comment studio!!

  • Charl045

    Charl045

    You are so incredibly talented Penny..this is fantastic!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Charlotte…she is rather adorable!

  • EmilyWinter

    EmilyWinter

    THIS is Sow life like . Just like the Dog is siting looing and thinking. Were is my Treet.

    Emily.

  • EmilyWinter

    EmilyWinter

    THIS is Sow life like . Just like the Dog is siting looing and thinking. Were is my Treet.

    Emily.

  • Julie Langford

    Julie LangfordGreeter

    Wow – this is exceptional work – love this

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much Emily and Julie…I always appreciate your comments!

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams

    Oooo this is gorgeous..you have worked this beautifully..exquisite artwork..I adore animals and this boxer is a stunner.!!

  • frogster

    frogster

    I really love your animal drawings, I was looking to see if you have done a Rott but didn’t see one. This piece is simply wonderful.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Wow! thankyou Frogster! I will have to do a rotti now!

  • Al Neaimi

    Al Neaimi

    great stuff ,, cute.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Al! xxoo

  • demon

    demon

    Gorgeous Penny…you have really expressed his inqusitive look, super detail

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much ayjay…she is rather sweet!

  • Jamie Lee

    Jamie Lee

    Outstanding

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou Jamie…much appreciated!

  • pryere

    pryere

    I have had a boxer just like this, unfortunately his curiousity was his downfall
    RIP Henry
    Thanks for the reminder

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    I’m so sorry for the loss of poor Henry!

  • Jennifer Resemius

    Jennifer Resemius

    what an amazing talent you have. I love the detail and the expression. stunning.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Jennifer! xxoo :)

  • memory

    memory

    Penny what a lovely drawing, the attention to detail is impressive.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again memory!

  • Violeta Pérez Anzorena

    Violeta Pérez ...

    This is a fantastic face… very well captured!!! you are a great artists… I always wanted to paint and draw like that… fantastic

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks again Viu! Just got to get the photos of my work better!!

  • Miss Misery

    Miss Misery

    lovely

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    Superb artwork. excellent details and expression. The image seems like a photographe at first sight.

  • Alyson Pearson

    Alyson Pearson

    so gorgeous!!! and so well done with pencil! I’m jealous :)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    LOL! Thanks Alison…I don’t think you need to be jealous! Your work is stunning!

  • Shauna  Noble

    Shauna Noble

    pencil – thats incredible – such realism

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much Shauna! I tried to make her as real to life as possible! Thanks again!

  • Marlene Piccolin

    Marlene Piccolin

    Penny, I appreciate all your comments on my work. I just realized you are the moderator of the pencil drawing site, and this is a prime example of why. I am new to redbubble, and am still trying to find my way around and get back to everybody. Thanks again and really great boxer. (I have one myself-terrific dogs…)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much Marlene! I’m sure you are going to enjoy RB as much as I have! Thanks for your comment…I love boxers too!

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Fantastic work,superb expression!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much David!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    This li’l thing is gonna break my heart. :(
    He looks so sad! I like the grain to this, alot. :)
    And might I say, the new profile pic is striking!
    Terrific work on this, Penny. Especially around the ears..

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Birg! It’ wasn’t meant to look grainy, I was later informed that the photo was too dark, was then lightened, hence the grain! Oh well, I may be able to draw, but I can’t take a photo to save myself! lol!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    I like this one too! Such beautiful detail! (plus I’m a sucker for boxers too!)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Jan…so am I! It must be their faces…so endearing! lol!

  • Mariska

    Mariska

    Penny , your talented is amazing , so great work what you doing !!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyoou Marisa for you wonderful comment! xxoo

  • ozjami

    ozjami

    AWWWWWWWW so cute !!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    LOL!! Thanks James!

  • John Cole

    John Cole

    I have only just come across this,and it reminds me so much of my late brother and his passion for Boxers and this one is the spitting image of his last Dog,Thanks for these memories

  • lazart

    lazart

    amazing work !

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much John and Laszlo….she’s a lovely dog in person too!

  • Daniel Fitzgerald

    Daniel Fitzgerald

    Awesome!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Daniel! :)

  • Daniel Fitzgerald

    Daniel Fitzgerald

    My mate has one of these dogs and I have hundreds of photos but this just takes the cake, you are amazing! Wish I noticed this before christmas

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Bugger! lol! Unfortuneately this ones not for sale! :(

  • coolowen

    coolowen

    This is SO a boxer expression – you have captured it perfectly! I am very envious – cant wait to see more.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    LOL!! They do have that silly look don’t they! Thanks so much Coolowen!

  • Elizabeth Austin-Craig

    Elizabeth Aust...

    Beautiful boxer image!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much Rosh!

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Awesome!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks!!

  • Marvin Tunstall

    Marvin Tunstall

    nice….

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Marvin! :)

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    Outstanding drawing Penny, he’s so beautiful!! You are very talented!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much Kathie! I love your work too!

  • PammyG

    PammyG

    Reminds me of a dear friends newest addition to her family-Mr. Joe Boxer! This is wonderful, and I, too, love the expression and the raised ear you’ve given to this work of art!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Pammy! If I was to ever have a smaller dog, (I have a wolfhound) it would definately be a boxer….I cant seem to resist their faces!

  • PammyG

    PammyG

    A boxer being a “smaller” dog??!! Well, I guess if you have a wolfhound now….!! (grin) Now, I had a small dog, years ago-a toy manchester terrier, so your greyhound drawings reminded me abit of her-part italian greyhound. Been almost 18 yrs. and I still miss her!!!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    I recently lost my Dane…..I miss her everyday…it’s amazing how they become like children!

  • PammyG

    PammyG

    Oh Penny, how awful about your Great Dane!! Yes, they ARE like our children! My heart goes out to you!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Pammy! I shall have to draw her portrait!

  • PammyG

    PammyG

    I’ll be looking forward to seeing it!!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    I will have to pull my finger out then!

  • TheDigitalSoul

    TheDigitalSoul

    Oh Wow…how great!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much again digital!

  • whitetiger790

    whitetiger790

    Oh, how cute! I love boxers!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks….they are cute aren’t they!

  • Gloria Ferreira

    Gloria Ferreira

    i am new to redbubble and found your art, and it blow me away, awesome

  • Trace Lowe

    Trace Lowe

    Fantastic! all your work is soooooo good!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks so much Gloria! Welcome to RB!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    LOL!! Thanks Trace!

  • jim270

    jim270

    WOW! This is cool. A wonderful creation.

  • icypop

    icypop

    That’s brilliant! Such a wonderful capture of expression.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thanks Icy….she’s a sweet girl!

  • poppykitten

    poppykitten

    wow you have an amazingtalnt, I wish I could draw even half as well as this. you have captureds everything perfectly.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to poppykitten’s comment

    Thanks ao much Poppy….I can’t take a photo to save myself! They always end up blurry or badly framed….lol!

  • fuxart

    fuxart

    You are then a really big talent if this picture is really marked. I like very much! Wow, unbelievably many comments.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to fuxart’s comment

    Wow! Thanks so much for your comment Fuxart! I’m not a brilliant photographer, so the photo doesn’t look all that crash hot! I might re-take it!

  • reflector

    reflector

    You captured the spirit of Etta so completely. This drawing is amazing – great contrasts, colours and
    textures.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to reflector’s comment

    Thankyou reflector! Etta is one of those dogs you have to love….even if shes been naughty! She just has to give you “the look”...and you’re a gonner!

  • reflector

    reflector

    I can definitely believe that !

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    lol! She employs it on a regular basis!

  • ArtWarrior

    ArtWarrior

    OMG!!! I love this!!!!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Thankyou so much Artwarrior…you are so talented!

  • LoveBird

    LoveBird

    Just gorgeous. I love the squishy faces ;)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    LOL!! “squishy faces!!” You’ve nailed it with that description!! Thanks Lovebird!

  • Aari

    Aari

    This is a really nice portrait of a boxer and they are so friendly too.
    Well done Penny.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Aari’s comment

    Thank Aari! We may have to sale down the size of our dog…we have a wolfhound….so a boxer might just be the right size for a small child!

  • Aari

    Aari

    A Boxer is great for kids and have better sizes. :-)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Aari’s comment

    I totally agree…wolfhounds are a tad too big for babies! Although our boy LOVES our son!

  • Kathleen Hill

    Kathleen Hill

    Wow Penny, Your work is amazing your drawings are so good, the detail and depth…I am in awe

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Kathleen Hill’s comment

    Thankyou Kathleen! Greatly appreciated!

  • rdshaw

    rdshaw

    You got that expression down perfectly! I like the soft texture of the drawing, too.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to rdshaw’s comment

    Thanks rd…she’s one of may faves!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    fantastic work!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Heloisa Castro’s comment

    Thanks again! :)

  • Hosny Soliman

    Hosny Soliman

    Penny, may be this one attracted me more but i see that you are a very talent artist.Well done.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Hosny Soliman’s comment

    Thankyou Hosny! That means alot coming from someone as talented as yourself!

  • neogolas

    neogolas

    Wow Penny you’re very talented, perfect.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to neogolas’s comment

    Sorry for the late reply neogolas….thankyou!

  • Steven Novak

    Steven Novak

    Wow, great work. fantastic use of colored pencils. I’m impressed Penny. (Which isn’t easy to do) ;)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Steven Novak’s comment

    Thanks so much Steven…..I’ve just had my second son…hence the late thankyou! I’ll have to have a look at your work!

  • Boban

    Boban

    Fantastic .......................... !

  • Angel Ortiz

    Angel Ortiz

    one time I´ve had one like that cuty

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Angel Ortiz’s comment

    Thanks Angel! Boxers are cute!!

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    I love this. You are a very talented Artist Penny.

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to David Parkin’s comment

    Thanks David! Appreciated as always!

  • Sherry Osborn

    Sherry Osborn

    All of your work iin outstanding.. great drawings!

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Sherry Osborn’s comment

    Thanks so much Sherry!

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson

    GREAT WORK! glad you shared it on here! :)

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Micki Ferguson’s comment

    Thanks so much! I’ll have to come and have a look at your work!

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    Excellent piece…Love the texture

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Cheri Perry’s comment

    Thanks Cheri! :)

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    you are very talented, great job

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment

    Thankyou Rosina! Much appreciated!

  • Barry Thomas

    Barry Thomas

    Wow a lovely drawing.