ptsd
illustration for poem35 total reviews
Comment from brigittes13
I wish I had more stars to give you here. My son just returned home from the Army, and has severe PTSD. It's heart breaking. The eyes are spot on. Dark and nothing there.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016
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I wish I had more stars to give you here. My son just returned home from the Army, and has severe PTSD. It's heart breaking. The eyes are spot on. Dark and nothing there.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2016
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As an army vet myself my heart goes out to ya. Even though there is help available to him thru va its getting him there willingly is the real challenge. I don't offer any real answers for as all of us humans r individuals and we act differently in situations. The one thing that is common is to get help. U know sometimes a military Chaplin can just as well as a doctor. Their job is to help the soul.. Wink. Thanks for the great review.
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We are going to the VA...I never thought of the Chaplin. Thank you!
Comment from thebanker
Great job in capturing the haunted look of PTSD. It is a remember of what our veteran's contribution to our country. You can almost see into his soul. Love the picture
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2013
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Great job in capturing the haunted look of PTSD. It is a remember of what our veteran's contribution to our country. You can almost see into his soul. Love the picture
Comment Written 03-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2013
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thanks for the great review.
Comment from helvi2
MK, YOU nailed the look! When I saw this image I thought the eyes were so vacant and had the look of a deep abyss. I was a little worried about reviewing because I didn't connect with Post Tramatic Stress right away, even with the title. It didn't sink in till I read your notes!
I can't even imagine the memories soldiers who have fought on the front line carry inside. I have a friend on FS who was stabbed twice and shot once in one event in Vietnam. His Captain was wounded too and he carried his Captain on his back to the rescue helicopter. Before he got there there was an explosion behind him. When he got to the helicopter, he was asked why he was carrying his Captain, by the helicopter crew. It was only then he discovered,the explosion had taken the lower portion of his Captain's body!
How does one go on with memories like that, that haunt you forver?
THe reason I included the info above was to let you know, how the face of this soldier captures the pain of what he's seen, especailly the eyes.
You did an incredible job drawing this!I saw the emotional pain instantly!Thus the six stars My Friend! :o) Helvi
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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MK, YOU nailed the look! When I saw this image I thought the eyes were so vacant and had the look of a deep abyss. I was a little worried about reviewing because I didn't connect with Post Tramatic Stress right away, even with the title. It didn't sink in till I read your notes!
I can't even imagine the memories soldiers who have fought on the front line carry inside. I have a friend on FS who was stabbed twice and shot once in one event in Vietnam. His Captain was wounded too and he carried his Captain on his back to the rescue helicopter. Before he got there there was an explosion behind him. When he got to the helicopter, he was asked why he was carrying his Captain, by the helicopter crew. It was only then he discovered,the explosion had taken the lower portion of his Captain's body!
How does one go on with memories like that, that haunt you forver?
THe reason I included the info above was to let you know, how the face of this soldier captures the pain of what he's seen, especailly the eyes.
You did an incredible job drawing this!I saw the emotional pain instantly!Thus the six stars My Friend! :o) Helvi
Comment Written 12-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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thanks for the excellent review.
Comment from soulfeeder
Wow! This looks so real. The hat looks superbly great, for a marker. I can feel its textures and it looks a hat from the store. like a photograph. Excellent framing and presentation. Sharpness and clarity, high!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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Wow! This looks so real. The hat looks superbly great, for a marker. I can feel its textures and it looks a hat from the store. like a photograph. Excellent framing and presentation. Sharpness and clarity, high!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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wow..thanks for the excellent review.
Comment from DawnHold
Wow! If that does not tell the story nothing will, excellent detail in his face and eyes. Yet another exceptional piece of art work from you. Very well done.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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Wow! If that does not tell the story nothing will, excellent detail in his face and eyes. Yet another exceptional piece of art work from you. Very well done.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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thanks for the great review.
Comment from FBI GUY
Thank you for honoring our veterans. This is a great representation of our service men. The army green is great color to highlight the scene. The strong features and set jaw line depicts his devotion and sense of pride for his service. Well done.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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Thank you for honoring our veterans. This is a great representation of our service men. The army green is great color to highlight the scene. The strong features and set jaw line depicts his devotion and sense of pride for his service. Well done.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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thanks for the great review.
Comment from Shamblen
Another great creation. I love the fact that you were helping somone else out with this. Great and powerful message on this Veteran's Day. Too many people don't understand that freedom is not free...it takes it's toll on brave men and women. Nicely done Sir!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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Another great creation. I love the fact that you were helping somone else out with this. Great and powerful message on this Veteran's Day. Too many people don't understand that freedom is not free...it takes it's toll on brave men and women. Nicely done Sir!
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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thanks for the excellent review.
Comment from bubblytoes
wow! Very haunting image with the eyes. Like an alien. What those eyes have seen that is alien to us civilians. I can't believe you did this with sharpies/Bic markers. Amazing!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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wow! Very haunting image with the eyes. Like an alien. What those eyes have seen that is alien to us civilians. I can't believe you did this with sharpies/Bic markers. Amazing!
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2013
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been working with sharpies now for about 4 decades..if u get the chance I have almost 300 works with 13 pages on here. I don't think u would be bored with the broad range of subjects I cover..wink ..thanks for the great review.
Comment from ABG Photography
You know I always support your work, but I don't get the eyes in this. I'm assuming that you were trying to convey the PTSD and the horrors these eyes have seen, but I get the feeling of sightlessness because they are all black. Your technique is always great, the colors, the shadows the realism, but these eyes spook me.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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You know I always support your work, but I don't get the eyes in this. I'm assuming that you were trying to convey the PTSD and the horrors these eyes have seen, but I get the feeling of sightlessness because they are all black. Your technique is always great, the colors, the shadows the realism, but these eyes spook me.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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well for one if u look close u do see a small spark in the eyes..but if i have to explain it then i did not do my job right as an illustrator..my apology..thanks for the review
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I did see the spark, but I think it needs the pupil so that it doesn't look like he was punched in the eyes. Remember, this is only my opinion, you are the artist, go with your gut.
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i always do..wink
Comment from Tony B
Happy Veterans Day Mark. We have been gathering with friend to talk about our heroes on this special day. My father was in the first way at Omaha Beach, never really talked about it much, so we do the talking for him, good posts my man!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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Happy Veterans Day Mark. We have been gathering with friend to talk about our heroes on this special day. My father was in the first way at Omaha Beach, never really talked about it much, so we do the talking for him, good posts my man!
Comment Written 11-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2013
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my dad was on the other side of the planet with the 3rd marine division at iwo jima..me i was the army for 6 yrs..came close to going to cambodia and lybia during that time but got lucky it got worked out b4 our boots hit the ground and they shipped us back to base..thanks for the great review