Comment from David Ruhl
I know what you mean about the quiet of the forest. I've experienced it in snow covered areas like you depict here, but my favorite place was among the giant redwoods in California. The 'carpet' of pine needles and other debris not only deadens the sound, but also adds fragrance to the air. Your forest looks very inviting. I love the detail in the tree bark and shadows. Nice work!

Dave

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2018

Thanks David for the great review. I think we both put a mood to the setting, a favorite place for me to be. Many thanks.
I have been in the Calif. redwoods also, they are just amazing and hard to appreciate unless you see them in person.

Comment from vicky osley
This is a nice pencil sketch with sharp clean lines. Nice detail on the aspens. Little shrubs coming up around the picture gives it more complexity. The yellow bushes behind add some dimension. This might lack some depth but it is quite nice!

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2018

Thanks so much for the great review!

Comment from jgrace
Your birch trees are very well drawn and painted. The small amount of greenery adds a nice contrast. Snow is well done as are the shadows from sunlight through the trees. Very nice.

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks a lot for your great review, am glad you liked the painting, I enjoyed doing it.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What struck me at first sight when this propped up is the balance you have achieved . In terms of positive and negative spaces, placement of trees and the gentle coloring. Hence overall this is an impressive painting. Good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks much for your review and pointing out things I can learn from.

Comment from GaliaG
a very serene and lovely paint that shows the winter as a magic and clear place and time

good technique, creativity and initial impact

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks.

Comment from Miranda Langston
i try not to give six star reviews this early in the week, but this is fantastic! i'd award ten stars if i could. the shadow play, the level of detail... it's perfect. an exceptional piece of art

 Comment Written 17-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Wow, Miranda, thank you so much for your high rating and your tremendous support of this artwork. I never got a 10 star before, but it would be great! :)

Comment from dalebraatz
A wonderful winter work of art, has fine details and textures and depth caused by the shadows you created,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, and good luck in the contest, dale

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thank you for your review Dale.

reply by dalebraatz on 17-Dec-2018

Your welcome

Comment from Mary Christman
What a beautiful piece of winter art you entered for the winter contest! This really looks like a peaceful and quiet place!
Really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing and good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks Mary for the great review and your time in reviewing this artwork.

Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful piece of art the color composition is great love the depth and perspective as well as lighting effect that you have created here beautiful work here

 Comment Written 16-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 17-Dec-2018

Thanks Jesuel, I appreciate your comments especially from someone with so many skills as you have, greatly appreciated!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Alan!
'There ya' go',my friend!
: )
It's a pleasantly attractive picture that's a lotta' fun to check out!
It's 'Sesonal' tone is especially enjoyable.
,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2018

Thanks much Sean I appreciate your comments.

reply by Sean T Phelan on 10-Dec-2018

You're welcome,Allan!