• Hello!! How are u? <3

      “Hello everyone! I wanted to show you my new artwork — for the first time I created a portrait completely on my own without Ali’s help 😀 I still have a long journey ahead of me, but I’m incredibly proud of the progress I’ve made since the beginning of the year! Ali, none of this would have been possible without you. Thank you for being such an inspiration and the best teacher ever!! What do you think about the portrait? The model is my beloved grandmother on her 80th birthday!

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      • well, definitely you made the grade. There’s nothing I can say. Anxiously awaiting my Tutors remarks. wonderful Job.

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        • Excellent work Anastasia. It is obvious that you have learned a lot about portrait drawing. Keep on keepen on.😊👍

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          • Amazing work, up to more great portraits

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            • Looks excellent! We’ll done.

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              • Heel mooi, straalt heel veel zachtheid uit! 👌

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                  • Ans

                    Wow looks amazing 🤩

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                          • oh, that’s lovely! that’s my goal too, to draw portraits of family… looks really, really good!

                            • Para mi es perfecto ☺️

                              • I love the softness of her features! Beautiful!

                                • i like it very good!!

                                  • Wow it’s hyper realistic

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                                      really superb🤩

                                      • That’s very good!!!

                                          • Ali

                                            Hi Anastasia 😊

                                            I’m doing great, and after seeing this portrait, even better ❤️
                                            First of all, you should be incredibly proud of yourself. Creating your first portrait completely on your own is a huge milestone, and the fact that you chose your grandmother as the subject makes it even more meaningful.
                                            You’ve captured her warmth and personality beautifully. I’m sure this will become a treasured gift for your family.
                                            Reading your message honestly made my day. Watching students grow to the point where they can create portraits like this independently is the most rewarding part of what I do.
                                            Thank you for your kind words, and congratulations on this wonderful achievement. Your progress has been remarkable, and this is only the beginning 🥹

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                                            • @alihaiderrehman Thank you so much, Ali. I have to admit I only just saw your message because so much has been happening in my life lately. I made the decision to go study art at a university in my country! Before taking this course, the thought would have never even crossed my mind, and now my dreams are becoming reality. I owe the beginning of this whole artistic journey to you! Thank you — I hope your life will always be wonderful, because what you give to others has a huge impact and can truly change someone’s life! <3 Sending you my best — Anastasia 🙂

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                                              • Ali

                                                @anastasiabourne Anastasia, wow… thank you for sharing this. ❤️

                                                Reading your message truly made my day. Knowing that the course helped give you the confidence to pursue art at university is incredibly rewarding, but the credit belongs to you. You are the one who had the courage to take that step and follow your dreams. I am so happy to hear that your artistic journey is moving forward, and I have no doubt that with your dedication and passion, you will achieve wonderful things.
                                                Wishing you all the success in the world, Anastasia. Please keep us updated on your journey. We’re all cheering for you! 🙌

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