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Dear Lord

A woman praying

11 total reviews 
Comment from avmurray


What a beautiful entry into a contest like this, and I especially like how lovely the light is falling on the praying woman's face. She is in total peace with the world from the light and force from the Lord.

Your brush work is really good with smooth strokes, and you have used high lights in a very effective way.

I also like the format and framing and how the woman is placed all the way to the left. This of course makes for a good and well balanced composition. A truly beautiful and well done painting, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much for your very kind review! I really appreciate it!
reply by avmurray on 22-Jul-2020
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from cleo85


The expression of the woman is touching. We can see that she is praying with devotion and trust. The light falling onto her face and the rays at the background emphasize the mood of the emotional painting. The darkness behind amplifies the woman. The woman is drawn with excellent attention to realistic detail. Perspective and proportions are exact. The woman is well placed into the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 21-Jul-2020
    Thank you very much for your very kind review. I really appreciate it.
reply by cleo85 on 21-Jul-2020
    You're very welcome :o)
Comment from Stephanie Thiel


I like the calm, serene expression on her face, and the way her hands are folded in prayer. The light flowing in adds a nice contrast to her shadow. The only suggestion I would make is to add more detail to this painting, if possible. Nice work!

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 Comment Written 13-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
    Thank you very much for your kind review and suggestion.
reply by Stephanie Thiel on 14-Jul-2020
    Best of luck to you in the contest, and keep up the great work!
reply by Stephanie Thiel on 14-Jul-2020
    Your paintings are quite lovely. Keep up with your art- you have a great deal of potential!
Comment from OpenroadFootprint


Woah Janicep1, this is beautiful. I love the technique of the background, the dark to the light and the angle of the strokes, the faith, simply emanates outwards from the soft face. The gentle colour palette suits perfectly.
Good luck in the competition.

Keep creating,
Ann, OpenroadFootprint

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
    Thanks so much for your kind review!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This is a wonderful painting showing the woman in heartfelt prayers!. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good luck!

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
    Thanks very much for your kind review!
Comment from alaskapat


Strong emotional impact, this beautiful woman with her eyes closed , her hands folded in prayer. She is well created with good facial shape and structure, features are proportionate, nice skin tones. I like the way you placed her on the left with the light on the right. Well presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
    Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review!
Comment from cakemp55


This is a really beautiful painting depicting a young woman praying. The look on her face; eyes closed and face towards the heavenly light (which is reflected on her face) is so lovely. She appears peaceful and accepting of maybe 'God's Will be Done'. I love that it is soft and subdued. All the best in the contest!

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 14-Jul-2020
    Thank you so much for your six-star review! It means a lot to me!
Comment from Sgoolsby


This is just beautiful!
It's very moving. Your technique is lovely, and the colors are soothing. I love the light rays coming down, it's very effective in relaying the message. The girl is beautifully done in perfect scale. Really great artwork!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
    Thanks very much for your kind review!
Comment from nikman


A pretty good looking entry into the competion posted here! Given your fine and classical composition you have allowed maximum contact with the heavens. Hope her prayers are dealt with appropriately. Well created!

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
    Thanks very much for your kind review!
Comment from MKFlood


nice creation.l the facial is great. the details is great. the shading is great. the depth is great. the blend of the colors is great. the creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and great job overall.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2020


reply by the author on 13-Jul-2020
    Thanks very much for your kind review!