Comment from Spirit Dove
What a beautiful thought, the title is lovely also.

As the portrait portray's all of the emotions that you mention and more.
I quiet reserve is what I see at first glance.
A quiet spirit.
A deep soul, not afraid to feel.
Your pencil work in this is wonderful.
It is so good it looks like an old photo.
The shading is wonderful.
Definition in her face is excellent, I would give a 6 if there was one available.
Beautiful.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2008

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2008

Spirit, Let me extend to you my gratitude for your excellent review. Thank you
Linda