Comment from alaskapat
Wow! This is very well illustrated to show Depression, she sits alone near the window with a drink in her hand, her other hand on her head, she's invisible as shown by the light outside the window coming through, many people use alcohol to numb the pain they feel. I like the blue tones you used here. Very well created, it's a serious problem, I lost a brother to suicide, I'm so very sorry about the loss of your friend. Thank you for sharing this.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

I?m sorry about your brother. Hugs. Thank you so much :)

Comment from dalebraatz
A very nice story telling image of a person depressed , like the details and depth and created with colors, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you

reply by dalebraatz on 29-Jul-2018

Your welcome

Comment from Nancy Montana
Depression is often accompanied by drinking. The pose and libation in the hand of the woman speaks volumes of what she is feeling. It would be just as effective if not more so if she were clad (personal opinion). The artist did a very good job of portraying his own feelings regarding the suicide of a friend. My deepest sympathies as that is a hard thing to accept or understand.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you. I was he artist. I used an idea from another

reply by Nancy Montana on 29-Jul-2018

You are welcome.

I understand that you are the artist. It is just how I do my reviews. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I appreciate your explaining that the idea was someone else's. It is still a very good impression of a person who is depressed. I think I have that right. Do I?

reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

I?m sorry I misunderstood. :(

reply by Nancy Montana on 29-Jul-2018

No Biggie. All is well that ends well. :=)

I have been known to do worse. LOL Smile

Comment from karen zima
First of all, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I had a sister in law who committed suicide in her 20's. Very sad. Your image is really well done and does represent depression well. I like the fact that you used blue tones to show emotion. Very nicely presented image.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you Karen. I?m so sorry about your friend

Comment from GaliaG
Yes, depression is hard, but there all a lot of way to overcome it, sorry your friend did not

a very impressive and expressive paint

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you Galia. Yes I have photography and drawing and grand children

Comment from Linda Wetzel
This image clearly depicts the fog that one feels when depressed and how often depressed people will consume alcohol...a bad thing to do because alcohol is a depressant. Too often depressed persons do not get medical help for the chemical imbalance that is taking place in the brain. I have fought it since my teens and I take meds. Never again will I go back into that dark pit. I am sorry for the long s of your friend. Please take care of yourself.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you Linda. It was sad and it was hard for me as I too am depressed and on meds but I find at times I fall into a sadness that i have to say to myself ?get up and walk? or ?go for a swim? but most of all ?get out and photograph a moment?. This is what I do

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Nude but not nasty.
Erotic but not vulgar...
Bold but not obscene.

Subtle muted pastel colors...

Innovative compositional style.

Thanks so much...

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you Dick

Comment from iPhone7
Been there. Done that. Yes it really sux. People don't and can't fully understand. Not their fault of course. One thing I discovered is that the greatest Gift you can give to a person is to Ache and be Very Saddened at their leaving. Only a True friend will feel like you do. The other thing I learned is that it Does get better. But it takes time and we should be allowed to grieve in our own way and in our own time. Sorry to ramble on. A very open and honest commentary to go with a perfect entry for the contest. Best of the best ~ Steve

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 Comment Written 29-Jul-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you Steve. I?m on meds but I still have moments. I only wish I had been there for her. What?s really sad was she left behind 4 beautiful children. My children have pulled me through my hardships for many years just because of my love for them and their love for me. Now I have my beautiful children. Those poor children all old enough to understand what their mother did ;(

reply by iPhone7 on 29-Jul-2018

I too am on meds. Childhood trauma and 4 tours in Afghanistan (that is just a side note). I think it is good that you drew a picture of how you were feeling at the time. It is also good to do a drawing when you are Not sad. Drawing is a great way to express what you are feeling and believe it or not can help with the healing process. Please forgive me for writing this. I promise there will be no more discussion. I am not the type to start on line things. I retired from the Army and recently from the VA. I was a therapist working with men and women dealing with PTSD and other traumas from Vietnam and Iraq and Afghanistan. So I promise no more of that. I wish you well in your healing ~ Steve

reply by the author on 29-Jul-2018

Thank you Steve