Comment from Jodi Kay
Oh my. This is absolutely stunning work. Your detail and shading is more than perfect. Every detail is created perfectly showing the tulips off. Excellent work. This is beautiful.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023

Thanks so much for your kind review!

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Congratulations on your second-place win in this category. I liked your artwork so very much. This is a beautiful drawing made with graphite pencil. I apologize I don't have a "6". We have traveled in West Virginia a lot some time back in evangelistic work, some in Sings, and are familiar with Pocahontas. You really do fine God-gifted work.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2023

Thank you. Small world! Pocahontas is certainly a beautiful county, and is a great area for artists.

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 21-Jan-2023

Welcome. Yes, just like southwest Virginia. I really like the whole of West Virginia and the talent there too, especially from Pocahontas with your works.

Comment from Chaxl
Ok, first, black and white drawings with this kind of detail are rare. More importantly, it's brilliant in all aspects. Great detail, contrast and true artistic talent.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2022

Thanks so much!

Comment from alaskapat
Fabulous ! This is amazing and I love it ! I love tulips and these are so very impressive to view this shows your absolute skill! Well shaped tulips , accurate details in the blooms , stems and leaves , beautifully arranged in the clear vase, perfectly placed in the space.
I love the way you show a variety of angles and stages of life in the blooms.
This in my opinion is outstanding ! Excellent entry for this contest! Very best wishes to you

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2022

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2022

Thanks so much! Tulips always remind me of my great-grandmother. Every spring, she had the most vibrant red and yellow tulips at the bottom of her driveway.