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Description Meet Penelope Featherington. My most adored heroine in all romance novel history. This girl is pure wallflower but bright and witty. I called it Secret Admirer because Miss Penelope adores London's most charming man, Colin Bridgerton. Colin here always thought Penelope was simply "there" but then he takes a second look So yeah, I adore her because she has a couple good secrets about her that just make her POWERFUL and just wonderful. This is the kind of woman girls want to be! lol. But yes, that's why she looks kind of sad, clutching the handkerchief in her hand, because Colin does not yet "see" her. So read "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn, it is great! It is part of a series starting with 'The Duke and I" THE SERIES IS AWESOME! For all you romance gurus, read them!!!!

Well, I know this was drawn pretty poorly even though the story is really good The shading needs work....so does the supposed to be hair and just everything!! I just got too frustrated and impatient with it because I have been working on it for two days...it was for my mummy for her birthday tomorrow but I do not want to give it to her looking so hideous! So yeah, comments and tips to fix this dreadful thing would be much appreciated!!!! Just something, even saying one word to hint me...lol...or EVEN better, a word or two of encouragement? lol
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Comments: 37

KendallsDoodles [2021-01-21 03:44:21 +0000 UTC]

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ladyDanbury [2013-06-30 02:45:32 +0000 UTC]

she could be a wallflower but she rules! (you know, she gets Colin) she is adorable

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Jen7waters [2011-09-09 01:44:34 +0000 UTC]

I adore her too! Great job, she looks amazing, and very sexeh Colin would die on the spot if he saw her like that xD

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123naruhina [2011-05-22 03:19:23 +0000 UTC]

I love her too!! That's my favorite novel from Julia Quinn

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Windsdaughter [2011-02-15 12:04:13 +0000 UTC]

Penelope is THE BEST EVER! Every time she is mentioned in a Julia Quinn book I always feel like hugging her [link]

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sephonie-goddess [2010-02-20 20:34:53 +0000 UTC]

penny is my fave from all the bridgerton books and i love your work

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saphiraurora [2007-08-31 00:57:33 +0000 UTC]

i'm reading the first book, the duke and i right now, and i love it.

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rae-of-light In reply to saphiraurora [2008-02-06 19:25:45 +0000 UTC]

I hope you got to read the rest of them. Sorry I am only replying to this message now. It has been FOREVER since I have visited the site.

I absolutely loved the entire series. You literally fall in love with the family-they are so awesome!

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thebraveandtheloony [2007-08-13 04:46:50 +0000 UTC]

AHHHHH! I've read the whole Bridgerton series and Penelope is my favorite! I love her pose in that book! You captured it rather well! I love the dress! I searched Bridgerton and had hoped someone had done some fanart on the books, but your the only one, but that makes you all the more special! I think I wanta try to draw one now...

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rae-of-light In reply to thebraveandtheloony [2008-02-06 19:27:02 +0000 UTC]

I loved drawing the covers from romance novels--granted I do not like some of the smutty ones! I am sorry for only replying to your message now. It has been forever since I have come here. I am hoping to pick up my drawing again.

But thank you for the comment means alot!

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DefyGravity18 [2007-04-11 21:37:07 +0000 UTC]

oh. my. god. Penelope!!!!!!!

I may die...she is my favorite too!!!! She is just so...real. The whole Bridgerton series is just brilliant!!! I love you for this!

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KazetoMizu13 [2006-02-27 01:25:29 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that's lovely. A beautiful and sad woman. Though she doesn't look like she'd be a wallflower. Then again, you've put her in the spotlight, so she's not a wallflower anymore, is she? ^_^ Wonderful drawing, so kudos to you.

o.o Is that butterflies in her hair?

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rae-of-light In reply to KazetoMizu13 [2006-02-27 21:29:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! She was a wallflower at the premiere of her season, she was "chubby" and wore a bright color that did not flatter her so it made her look mediocre. But as years wore on, she grew beautful, blah blah blah. But yes, lovely story, ou should read it!

Butterflies? Or flowers Wasn't quite sure when I saw the picture.

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KazetoMizu13 In reply to rae-of-light [2006-03-26 03:44:12 +0000 UTC]

well, it's well done anyway. ^_^

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rae-of-light In reply to KazetoMizu13 [2006-03-26 23:45:07 +0000 UTC]

thank you!!!

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Tatalia [2005-08-28 10:26:40 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful! I love your line work! You are good!

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rae-of-light In reply to Tatalia [2005-09-02 20:07:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it Good? Nah. I try though ^_^

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ThomasBell [2005-02-20 00:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Hi Rae! Well you know that i always give you compliments right. I do think you are a very good artist. Now, i often here people critisise on here quite alot. e.g. no smudging of the tissue etc.
For me to even contimplate critisising this piece of art would be a crime. I dont know alot about art, nor am I any good at it, but all i know is that your drawing is excellent.
This is NOT a critisism ok... Im just sitting here pondering whether i like the drwaing in the shade it is in, or whether i'd prefer it in a lighter shade?
Well in any case Rachel you have won me over.... definetely a favourite

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rae-of-light In reply to ThomasBell [2005-02-20 02:53:31 +0000 UTC]

Hi Tom! Well, your comment gave me a good chuckel, . So it would be a crime eh? Are you sure? So far I have heard: her nose is too big....umm....her hand looks a bit gimp...uhh...but I did resist the temptation with the tissue!!!! Aren't you proud?!?! I used my eraser and blending mmmyes that is what I did. But do you prefer it lighter or darker? I thought it looked a bit TOO dark...but I couldnt erase it because it would smudge...but in another case, it would help for next time would it not?? Okay I am done babbling. Thank you so much for the
~Rae

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ThomasBell In reply to rae-of-light [2005-02-20 09:53:16 +0000 UTC]

I think it will be a masterpiece if it was a tad lighter
I think when most people look at art on here, they will always critisise, but seriously i cannot on this piece of art

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rae-of-light In reply to ThomasBell [2005-02-21 22:01:31 +0000 UTC]

You may not have criticized but you DID critique lol. Thanks Tom

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ShortnSweetRH13 [2005-02-13 17:26:47 +0000 UTC]

I did not mess it up! I didnt even touch it! It looked worse before. I looked to fat. (no offense).

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rae-of-light In reply to ShortnSweetRH13 [2005-02-14 00:56:21 +0000 UTC]

No it did not, bah, I am not going to argue....

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ShortnSweetRH13 In reply to rae-of-light [2005-02-14 02:12:55 +0000 UTC]

lol good cuse ya know you would lose. But it is still wonderful.

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Egg1687 [2005-02-13 17:04:07 +0000 UTC]

I like it! i don't like her nose though, but i like it!! very good!

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rae-of-light In reply to Egg1687 [2005-02-13 17:15:16 +0000 UTC]

lol...Becca messed up her nose, I blame it on her!

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ShortnSweetRH13 [2005-02-13 05:22:37 +0000 UTC]

I see how it is...except other peoples praise and critism but not mine?
Its wonderful Rae! My second favorite book out of that series (but my favorite heroine). It is perfect! The nose is divine!
Becca*

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rae-of-light In reply to ShortnSweetRH13 [2005-02-14 00:52:14 +0000 UTC]

lol, I was just being pessimistic, dont worry, I love ya. thanks hunny

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ShortnSweetRH13 In reply to rae-of-light [2005-02-14 02:13:37 +0000 UTC]

lol. I love you too.

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StephZag [2005-02-13 04:06:18 +0000 UTC]

:dances: YAY! you got multiple shading tones down pat, great to see no tissue smudging, i love the glare on the lips, the dress is amazing great job!

something about the triangleness in the eye is kinda off...

youre improving really quickly on your hair... great to see individual strands... i know youve heard "practice makes perfect" and i'd like to smack everyone thats said it to me... so i wont say it... but what i will say is, most of the time you probably wont get hair exactly the same, so perhaps get a little scrapbook of hairstyles together.. and study the styles...see how the hair interacts in strands and bunches and as a whole.. and when you draw you could alter the hairstyle if needed

outline...

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rae-of-light In reply to StephZag [2005-02-13 04:23:53 +0000 UTC]

Heehee, thank you so much! Yeah, I just noticed the eye as well...I made it a bit rounder...so yeah lol Fixed that.

I am going to do more drawings with hair...I have to stop avoiding that lol! So my "practice makes perfect" shall commence!

No tissue! I used my eraser and the pencil to get the job done, I knew you would be proud heehee thanks!!!

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StephZag In reply to rae-of-light [2005-02-13 04:31:02 +0000 UTC]

whee!

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rae-of-light In reply to StephZag [2005-02-13 04:35:34 +0000 UTC]

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Rowena-afar [2005-02-13 03:56:54 +0000 UTC]

oh man...this is not porly drawn at all...her hair is fabulous. Rae...I love this....there is so much feeling.
can I use it please.......wowowowowowowowowowow...I am heading to the bookstore tomorrow.

you are so talented I love her expression and pose....this just jumped out at me.

you rock

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rae-of-light In reply to Rowena-afar [2005-02-13 04:00:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Row, glad you like it! But of course you can use it!!! I would be honored heehee. Thank you so much for the favorite.

Yeah, the pose just was like draw me, draw me!! I just adore this character because...well, I think most girls even guys feel like this especially on V-Day, so this is for all the wallflowers!! heehee.

The books are awesome, enjoy


!Rae~

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Rowena-afar In reply to rae-of-light [2005-02-13 04:12:16 +0000 UTC]

I am a wallflower too but when they see us thanks

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rae-of-light In reply to Rowena-afar [2005-02-13 04:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Exactly!! Just takes a bit of time for them to open their eyes. Welcome

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