Comment from Pastel Jim
Congratulations on your win, a delightful painting, and very cleverly executed. I admire the way you have arranged the complementary colours, blue sky against the hat and the beach,also the red hearts next to the green dress. Well done.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018

Thank you so much!

Comment from Linda Bickston
Hello, dear friend. Haven't seen your work in so long. This is gorgeous. I love your work and this is one of the best Ive seen. Just heartwarming.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Aug-2018

Hi Linda
Hope all is well. Thank you for your note.
Sarah

Comment from helvi2
Hi Sarah, When I saw you were posting "Little Sarah" again my heart jumped for joy! Though I know artist information is not allowed in this contest, I'd know that sweet smile anywhere. Lil Sarah is adorable! I'm looking forward to see you new name here when the contest is thru so I can view your work again.
:o) Helvi

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2018

Thank you so much for complimentary review. How nice to hear from you. Regards!

Comment from Linda Prebyl
She is definitely a ray of sunshine. You have captured her mood well; love the reflections in the sunglasses as if she were looking out over the pool or ocean.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018

Thank you so much

Comment from fotogran
Sunshine indeed! Your work always brings on a smile and this one especially so. The picture exudes happy childhood, summer sun and carefree youth. As I said, brings out a smile.........thankyou!

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018

Thank you so much for your wonderful review

Comment from cleo85
Polka dots everywhere. A nice idea. The dots go well with the style of your painting, but it is also clear the there is sky, water and sand in the background. I like that the sunglasses reflect what the girl is looking at. The hat is appropriate for the beach. Its colors and decor are a nice contradiction to the background and skin color.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2018

Thank you so much for your wonderful review!

reply by cleo85 on 02-Sep-2018

You're most welcome. :o)

Comment from karen zima
Looks like a winner to me. Love the simplicity of the subject. There are so many different patterns in the glasses, hat, clothing and background. Love those little hearts on her shoulder. Great entry for the contest.

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I appreciate the detail and enthusiasm!

Comment from GaliaG
An excellent entry for the contest, good luck with it

good technique, creativity and use of colors

good composition and presentation
thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

I appreciate your fine review!

Comment from a.samathasena
Wish your contest.Little girl and the summer sun occasion is make a nice scene.Great entry.The Gorgeous great drawing art.Beautiful artistic occasion,little girl face glass hat and body details are very nice and make a nice scene.Color dots with background is very nice too.I like this talent work.Color blending and light balance are great. Creativity color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you for your fine review. I am grateful.

Comment from john kuhenbeaker
A nice light fun picture ! A perfect picture for summer. I love the dots in the background for the sky and sun they just add to the lightheartedness of the piece . I love the shading and marker work on the figure, I could easily see this as an illustration in a children's book !

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 06-Aug-2018

Thank you so much for your fine review!