Comment from Kirsten Shonle
This is a great painting. I love her smile. I like how you captured her hair. The eyes look realistic. It is a great image. I can see the joy. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025

Thank you so much!

Comment from Pat Groleau
The two things I love about this painting is her hair and her big smile. The issues I see is the eyes are off-center. The Big smile needs some help with being able to distinguish the teeth from her lips. If you correct, these two things you would have a wonderful portrait.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025

Thank you so much!

Comment from alaskapat
We immediately see that this young lady is very happy, well rendered to show this joyful daughter of your friend.
I like the way you have posed her and the very big smile you gave her.
Well presented! Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2025

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2025

Thank you so much!

Comment from Devonte Baker
You did a fantastic job drawing, then painting her. I love the way you drawn her smile. She seems so joyful and happy. Wonderful job, thank you for sharing! Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2025

Thank you so much!

Comment from soulfeeder
That smile is both so warm and welcoming. I felt like I was looking at someone who is a potential friend. I like the facial expression but many some added shading can still improve the overall face like the top of the nose bridge can still be improved to increase its definition.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2025

Thank you so much! The painting is gone, given to my friend. I only have the photo of it to adjust but I will try.

Comment from Ray Gordon
You have done a wonderful job on this presentation. This a great foundation and I suggest adding details in the mouth and eyes as you see them. You are doing great keep them coming. Ray

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Thank you so much! This is an older painting so I could only update with Canva adjustments. I haven't ser up my paints in my new artroom yet. Hopefully I can do with painting what I've been working on with drawing-- details that I see as you say. So grateful for your advice and supportive words. :))

reply by Ray Gordon on 30-Mar-2025

You are welcome Alex. Ray

Comment from MKFlood
nice creation. the facial is good. the details is good. the depth is good. the blend of the colors is good. the shading is ok. the presentation is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good job overall

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2025

Thank you so much!! :)

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very lovely portrait presented here of this young woman with her beautiful smile. I like that she's so soft looking. Colours and presentation is well done. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2025

Thank you so much!

Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us a very enjoyable view of that happy young girl. Well created and good luck!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2025

Thank you so much!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
The smile speaks louder than the brush marksâ€" a burst of innocent joy captured on canvas. Her wide grin lights up the frame, reminding us that happiness needs no perfection. Good effort!Good luck!

 Comment Written 29-Mar-2025

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2025

Thank you so much!