Comment from Lolly Cardinal
Fantastic sketch and beautiful poem. This moose is awesomely well done detailed his panache his magnificent and I count properly he is 13 years old. Mountains and shadows of him are awesome. Shadowed, detailed and centered properly. Fantastic drawing and eye viewer.
Thanks for showing.
Congratulations and Good Luck!
Have yourself a lovely Saturday!

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thanks Lolly and for the lesson in aging these creatures (I didn't know that! :)) R

Comment from lightink
Extremely detailed, very realistic pencil art. You did wonders with the shadows. Also, I envy your mountainsides, I was never good with them...
The sepia adds a distinct somber mood to the image. One can feel the rawness of nature.
Beautiful!

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thank you very much lightink and welcome to this site. You'll do well here! :) R

Comment from cs144
This is a very nice drawing. I love the details like the shadow. A very lovely work and great story. Good luck in the contest and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thank you cs144

Comment from GaliaG
He looks lost and calling for a friend

excellent paint of the stag shadow

good technique and creativity

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thank you GaliaG

Comment from LorrainePurviance
beautiful work, the image illustrates the idea very well and I like the poem which adds to the emotional impact of this image, a good choice in color theme excellent job

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thanks Lorraine

Comment from Mr Jones
really great picture. stags seem to be in fashion lately but i have always admired such powerful beasts. fab portrait in every respect and perfect position of the animal.

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thanks Mr Jones

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Here is my HAIKU for this art Raoul. Haiku is 5 syllables , 7 syllables, 5 syllables.

Lamenting calls heard
Echoes bounce from mountain tops
The lonely stag cries.

Your art is clear and sharp as an echo, the visual tension is precise with good balance....example: the stag and the mountain in the distance provide a good visual feel balancing each other out. Realistic with shadow light play.

I really enjoy finding your work on this site and now you tell us you are a poet....cool.

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 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thanks Olga. Lovely haiku and its even lovelier to learn you write poetry too. Are you on fanstory?

reply by Life is but a dream. on 21-May-2016

No I'm not there, just here.

Comment from marlak25
Incredible talent, and perfect details in a beautiful Sepia color. The story that it represents is perfect, along with the shadow of the animal. Your tones and lighting are a masterpiece.

 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thank you very much marlak. I am honoured by your compliments. R

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
An interesting initial impact.
An artistic rendition.
Excellent shadows.
Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive strokes & textures. Thanks for sharing...

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 Comment Written 21-May-2016

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reply by the author on 21-May-2016

Thanks Dick R