Comment from jofusworld
This is a very good drawing though I don't really like all the darkness... especially behind a child... just my feelings... Also the eyes seem a little close together...

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2004

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2004

Thank-you for your thoughts, Jofusworld. Yep, I see what you're saying, and I agree about the eyes.

Comment from xene
This is excellent, with a photo like quality.
The shadowing and blending are
done expertly.
You are right about the "protective" sprays,
they can be tricky to use.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2004

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2004

Thank-you Xene! Yep, tricky it is. :)

Comment from Lisa Randall
What a beautiful job. It looks almost like photograph quality. You're quite an artist! It really captures the youth of the subject (you) so very realistically.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2004

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2004

Thank-you very much.

Comment from Richard
It looks very well drawn. It does seem to have an odd light area near the cheek that is distracting. Is that just from scanning? I look forward to seeing more of your work.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2004

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2004

You mean in the background? That's from the flash on the camera. Perhaps I should retake the photo without it to clear it up some. (It's from a digital camera, no scanning involved) Thanks-a-bunch!

Comment from brokelizard
You did an outstanding job on this portrait, it seems to be almost picture quality, you did a really good job, I wouldn't worry so much about the spray, practice makes perfect. Good job

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2004

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2004

Thank-you. That's very kind.