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New Life Amid Death

A story of new birth amid death in Gaza.

9 total reviews 
Comment from tempeste


Impossible not to be move by this mother holding her newborn

The birth of a child should be a happy event but in Gaza not even the innocent life of a baby is safe from the bombs.

Despite the mother has her eyes closed her face and pose convey many emotions ..I see love but also apprehension for her baby's safety and precarious future in a city reduced to rubble.

PS: I would give it a sixer but the highest score seems 5


 Comment Written 20-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 20-Apr-2025
    Aww. Thank you so much, my friend!!
Comment from Kirsten Shonle


I was immediately drawn to this sketch. I was like I have to review that. There is so much emotion in this drawing. I love the ins that you used here. I can see the light reflecting off the mother and baby's skin. I really like this.

 Comment Written 10-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 10-Apr-2025
    Thank you so much!
Comment from MKFlood


nice creation. the facial is good. the details is good. the depth is good. the shading is good. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. creative and good job overall.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2025
    Thank you so much!
Comment from queenjoanie2


You touch my heart depicting suffering, death and grief with this image. What words tell the truth in Gaza? There is none!!! Sure Hamas means Violence to others!!! Blood Bath to prove what, exactly? Personal power has death in mind only and proving a struggle of hating with no love for others they take lives kill.They are demonic. The world watches and cries along with mother and baby holding on by a thread praying to a God, hoping for deliverence and there is none!!! Just their love for that moment is what speaks to me here. Brilliant work, stunning and beautiful of you to do this creative and emotional work. Well done in presenting. Awesome to review, thanks.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2025
    Yes it's demonic and you realized my foremost focus, that moment with a mother and child, like any mother and child. I'm attempting to show this pain wi t hin common events, moments. I hope that will cause any viewer to feel Empathy for the people who are needlessly and painfully suffering. They are hardly even shown on news lately. I had to express and I'm working on a series now. ,)
reply by queenjoanie2 on 06-Apr-2025
    YES DO SERIES!! THAT IS NEEDED, YOUR CHOSEN. ITS NO LONGER LIVING IN LAST DAYS, ITS LAST SECONDS. RAPTURE NEXT, THEN GREAT TRIBULATION AT THE DOOR, AMEN.

reply by the author on 06-Apr-2025
    We have too much yet to learn, so let's hope we do before we must face God. No one is prepared as far as it seems. Passion and action are good. Peace.
Comment from soulfeeder


A heartbreaking scene of a Mum grieving and kissing the face of her child. I like how you have focused the scene to their faces and the way you've drawn the facial expression of a Mum with her eyes closed filled with emotions. You've drawn this well just with the use of pencil and pen. Pretty touching and thought provoking drawing.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2025
    Yes, it's heartbreaking. Thank you so much!
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very powerful visual presented here this mother and child. There is such sadness when it comes to war. And this country has been fighting for centuries. Very powerful. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2025
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


I admire how you've balanced detail and abstraction here. The precision in your lines contrasts beautifully with the free-flowing forms â€" it's both technically stunning and emotionally evocative. Well done! Good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2025
    I hoped to capture emotion. 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 good view of a sad scene in a troubled region. Nicely created and good luck!

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 05-Apr-2025
    Thank you so much!
Comment from orchidrn


This is a very emotional drawing and shows the pain that wars inflict on innocents.
The mother and child appear melded together, perhaps because she is protecting her child from mayhem. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2025


reply by the author on 04-Apr-2025
    Yes. That is what I wanted to express. Thank you so much!