dirkdzimirsky's Canvas, Artist Profile, Artist Gallery

nobody Posted: March 14, 2010
Absolutely incredible work. I really love the hyper-realism. What skill you must certainly have to achieve this level of realism. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.

zmiya_experimental Posted: March 11, 2010
I'm simply amazed!

dylanturner Posted: March 09, 2010
Hey Amazing stuff you were in the magazine!

	samvelmarutyan Posted: March 02, 2010 INCONCEIVABLE.......
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: March 03, 2010 Thanks, Samvel!
	samvelmarutyan Replied: March 03, 2010 YOU VERY WELCOM DIRK....

	aaronboard Posted: March 02, 2010 You are the only artist that I've seen yet that can fill the void left by the late great Kent Bellows!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: March 03, 2010 That's a big compliment and I feel honored! Thank you so much, Aaron!

	dgart Posted: February 26, 2010 Hello Maestro ... Really inspiring go go Europe ! ;)
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: March 01, 2010 :-D thanks

	jhoneil Posted: February 17, 2010 Insane! I am blown away:)
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: February 24, 2010 Thanks, Jhoneil!

	josephcrone Posted: February 10, 2010 I was wondering how you prepare your canvas prior to applying charcoal. I'm currently working with colored pencil on mylar / acetate layers to achieve photorealism, but this becomes extremely time consuming. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, and excellent work.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: February 24, 2010 Thanks. I coat it with a pastel primer / acrylic paint mix. The surface is really rough, not sure if you'd like it.

	mickpark Posted: February 10, 2010 I am a huge fan of hyper-realistic paintings and your work is absolutely fantastic! cheers!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: February 24, 2010 Thanks, Mick.

	finnspapa Posted: February 03, 2010 Absolutely wonderful work!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: February 04, 2010 Thank you and thanks for all the stars!

	lexenika Posted: January 31, 2010 What a master!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: February 02, 2010 ;-)

	bridierollins Posted: January 31, 2010 Hi again Dirk, I just watched the video posted at boesnerTV...loved watching you work (so relaxing and interesting it could have been movie length!)...anyways, I was wondering what it was you were resting your arm on...I just did my first drawing with charcoal and knew immediately I needed something like a maulstick....
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: February 02, 2010 Yep, a stick is fine. ;-)

	jamiebone Posted: January 31, 2010 I am speechless. Seriously, these are beautiful.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: February 02, 2010 Thanks!

	bridierollins Posted: January 30, 2010 Phenomenal work. I particularly identified with your comments about photo-realism....I use my own photo references but also very loosely and only for proportion. I often find myself once past that point rarely looking at my references again...working more with how it feels to me....really beautiful art Dirk.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 31, 2010 Thank you very much.

	matador Posted: January 29, 2010 Fantastic work, congrats on being in issue 3!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 31, 2010 Thanks! :)

	daria Posted: January 23, 2010 i love your work. so simple and yet so beautiful
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 29, 2010 Thanks Daria!

	jasonjohn Posted: January 20, 2010 thanks so much Dirk
	jasonjohn Replied: January 20, 2010 I always love your work!

	chris Posted: January 16, 2010 Congrats of your recent magazine feature, Dirk - very well-desrved :)))
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 16, 2010 Thanks very much, Chris!

	barrett Posted: January 15, 2010 your work is absolutely fantastic everything is perfect especially the hair. brilliant
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 16, 2010 Thanks

	shebeingbrand Posted: January 14, 2010 Your work is the SICKNESS.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 16, 2010 That's probably because I don't feel too well. :-D

	jessicab Posted: January 09, 2010 So...I got creepy and bought the Drawing magazine just to read the article on you...the idea of working from photographs as liberating was new to me. You backed it up though. Great article, too. Congrats.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 16, 2010 Thank you
	barrett Replied: January 16, 2010 Where can I see this article could you email it possibly
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 16, 2010 The magazine should still be out or you can get it here:
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 16, 2010 http://www.interweavestore.com/store/p/3860-Drawing-Fall-2009.aspx

	routinemagic Posted: January 07, 2010 your skill is astounding!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: January 09, 2010 thanks

katherinenelson Posted: December 19, 2009
It was so great to visit you at your studio!

	jhovanyquiroz Posted: November 25, 2009 Fantastic! As a photographer I'm jealous, as an artist I am thankful. This is really inspiring.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: November 26, 2009 Thanks. :-D

	rebeccakatherine Posted: November 25, 2009 Very impressive. You give me something to aspire to. The detail is awesome.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: November 26, 2009 Thanks!

	slane Posted: November 15, 2009 Your work is amazing! So photo-realistic...captivating :)
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: November 16, 2009 thank you! :)

	yoohaz Posted: November 07, 2009 outstanding work !!!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: November 08, 2009 thanks

	juandomingues Posted: November 07, 2009 Great works!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: November 08, 2009 Thanks

	giulliano Posted: October 14, 2009 These ain't no drawings, you're just a really good photographer! just kidding but your work is absolutely astounding!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 15, 2009 Thank you!

	jungpark Posted: October 14, 2009 beautiful pictures!!! wow
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 15, 2009 Thank you!

	claravox Posted: October 14, 2009 perfect!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 15, 2009 Thanks!

	thecollector Posted: October 14, 2009 So awesome to sign in and see that you are featured today! Congrats...your work is amazing.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 15, 2009 Thanks!

	katherinenelson Posted: October 14, 2009 Cheers Dirk! Visualize this.....champagne bottle ! A Toast! Congrats my friend! :) Kathy
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 14, 2009 Thanks Kathy! :-) I visualize us in the fance restaurant. Cheers!

	schindlerart Posted: October 13, 2009 congrats on feature, great work!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 14, 2009 Thank you! :-)

	kurde Posted: October 13, 2009 i love this work
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 14, 2009 thanks :-)

	katherinenelson Posted: October 02, 2009 Did it! Great recommendation!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 02, 2009 You're welcome Kathy.

	jenny123 Posted: September 26, 2009 your detail work is amazing!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: October 02, 2009 Thank you. The none detailed not? :-D

	andyrodrigues Posted: September 25, 2009 i love your art work.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: September 26, 2009 :-)

	cosztar124 Posted: September 23, 2009 WOw, your work is amazing, congratullations. What pencils do you use? From México: Josué
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: September 24, 2009 Thank you! Either wooden pencils from Faber-Castell or Charcoal pencils/ sticks

	bodini Posted: September 23, 2009 Great! I will come back!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: September 24, 2009 I'll be right here! :-)

	uptonparkman Posted: September 23, 2009 fantastic work dirk,your portraits are outstanding,congrats on a great portfolio.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: September 24, 2009 Thank you! :-)

	chris Posted: September 22, 2009 Exceptional portfolio Dirk - magnificent draftsmanship :)
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: September 23, 2009 Thank you, Chris! :-)

	tombowe Posted: September 01, 2009 Your portfolio is stunning! Can't take my eyes off!!!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: September 01, 2009 Thanks! :-)

	elizabethmcghee Posted: August 30, 2009 Your drawings are amazing! Fabulous portfolio!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: September 01, 2009 Thanks! :-)

	ochrehand Posted: August 29, 2009 you have a very keen sense of values and texture. great work
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: August 29, 2009 Thank you!

	lustmord Posted: August 28, 2009 Your portraits are so realistic and candid; you draw real people. I like that.
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: August 29, 2009 Thanks for your comment! :-)

	justinyun Posted: August 26, 2009 Wow, amazing works!
	dirkdzimirsky Replied: August 27, 2009 Thank you!