Reviews from

2011: Smithville, MS Horror

EF5 tornado tearing though a town

7 total reviews 
Comment from MKFlood


Ole smithville..a lil town South of amory. Yeah I passed thru it a time or 2. You know long before you were born a tornado destroyed Delta City (South of Hollandale) in 69..town never did rebuild and most of the folks moved from there..I am from the delta and I have seen many a tornadoes and it seems every state I move to tornados like to follow me..lol..nice sketched. The house and tornado form is good. The depth is good. The details is good. The shading is good. The creation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. Creative approach and good job overall

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2024
    Thank you!
Comment from Ray Gordon


Devonte, tis amazing all the damage these tornados caused. This was back in 2011 and it wiped out Hackleburg, Alabama. The destruction was mind boggling. Thank you for sharing you account and sketch. Ray

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 28-Apr-2024
    Thank you! Yes, it is mind blowing still to this day.
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


This is a fine work with just a number 2 pencil, my artist friend. You really bring to life, in your unique style, the over-powering forces and damages of a tornado. Your shading is really done well too.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 26-Apr-2024
    Thank you!
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 16-May-2024
    You are welcome. Fine pencil works. Powerful tornado. Glad there are none of those around here in the last little while.
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


This tornado drawing is a fine illustration, rich in details and implied narrative. Your explanation makes our eyes go around composition, It's a compelling image. Next time you post, trim the edges so that only the main theme is seen. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 25-Apr-2024
    Thank you very much! Yes, I got you
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very scary and interesting. Visual presented here of this tornado as it approaches civilization. Composition and shading is very well thought out. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
    Thank you!!
Comment from nikman


A good looking journalistic image presented here, together with a good commentary. Your full and appropriate composition offers us a good view of that terrible time. Well drawn!

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
    Thank you!
Comment from iPhone7


Such a great drawing. The details in the buildings hit the viewer first thing. I like how you framed the scene. The tornado is nicely done. Great job.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2024


reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
    Thank you so much!