Comment from shoregrass
Another excellently expressive piece, Linda. I actually think your pencil rendering probably adds even more nuance in her expression than the original photograph because it takes it just a bit out of reality and into imagination. As usual, excellent highlights and shadows throughout with superb attention to detail. Well done.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Wow, that was a very gracious review. Very thoughtful and kind. Thank you.

Comment from trishgoody
Linda, this is just beautiful, such an amazing face with that faraway look.
Dreaming of who knows what!
Fantastic drawing once again Linda, the detail is simply superb!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thank you Trish. I am so grateful for your kind review.

Comment from Danrae
This drawing is perfect. You are so talented it is easy to see why you are top ranked with a seal. This young lady is just relaxing without a care in the world. Her clothing and furniture scream another era. Great contrast and composition.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Great review. Wow. Thank you so much.

Comment from MKFlood
well wizard it seems u caught the care free young at heart attidue in her facial expression perfectly. the detail is superb. the shading is excellent. the depth is realistic. well balanced creation that is pleasing that grabs the viewer eye. very creative and superb work overall oh great pencil wizard!(standing clapping and cheering) woooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooo!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Standing and clapping and cheering? I humbly bow. Thank you for your wonderful character. You are fun.

Comment from Chart
I think this is a very beautiful portrayal of a young woman, she looks like she is contemplating the merits of a few stolen moments to rest, to think of what might be. Very tender drawing, artistic quality is exceptional, well done.
Janet

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

The way I drew her was I began drawing her hand and I worked my way Over her head and






















This was one of my first drawings, and it was a challenge. I just kind of played it by ear. Thank you for your wonderful review.

reply by Chart on 22-Aug-2014

for one of your first drawings this is outstanding work, well done you :)
Janet

Comment from albert65
amazing painting
great lighting,
awesome shading,
beautiful detail
great expression facial
good depth
nice frame
very good

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thank you again Albert for you wonderful review.

Comment from Molly Hungar
This is beautiful. I like the expression on her face. Your technique is great it is really well done. It almost looks like a photograph

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Dear Molly, thank you so much. I am so glad that you liked it.

Comment from lyncia2005
Beautiful piece of work!
You are on your way!
Great composition. Good lines and shadings. Nice use of shadows!
Great technique.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2014

Thank you for your beautiful review. and thank you the 6 star rating. I appreciate it so much.

Comment from websterjames
exquisite. classic and iconic image of the young woman that could be out of a jane austen novel. one of the best i have seen on FAR. SUPERB

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2014

Thank you for this fantastic review. and thank you for the 6 star rating.

Comment from Artyval
People had time to contemplate life and thoughts in those days. Very little time to sit and relax and commune with your thoughts these days.We have gained much but lost more of the simple things of life.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Maybe that is what she is thinking about.