Comment from rhondaloner
This really touched my heart. I know this feeling well and you have captured it so thoroughly. The shading, lighting aspect, the furled brow, the detachment in the hand...all tell your story.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2016

Thank you so much Rhonda. You have looked into my work.

Comment from GaliaG
excellent paint with amazing paint of her facial expression and body language

excellent technique, creativity and initial impact

good luck with the contest and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 14-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 14-Jul-2015

Thank you Galia.

Comment from sherry12034
Your expression of grief is shown, This could also show that the person is seriously thinking about something that angers her a little. Great art, you captured it well. Your art is very interesting , so keep doing it just the way you did. Love it.

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2015

Thank you Sherry. I appreciate your insight and thought about this picture.

Comment from Barb Baker
You certainly deserve a 6 on this one!!!! I love it. And to think that you did this with a pencil only.
Love everything about it. Its highlights are spectacular and shadows are absolutely amazing. I wish you good luck in the contest but you certainly don't need it!
Thanks for sharing,
Barb

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2015

Dear Barb. I so appreciate your wonderful review, and good wishes. The 6 stars is always so exciting. Thank you.

Comment from Lilibug6
This is very well done! The anguish is evident in her facial expressions and position of her body! The black and white is very nice! Such a very sad story! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2015

Lori, thank you.

reply by Lilibug6 on 13-Jul-2015

You are very welcome! Lili

reply by Lilibug6 on 13-Jul-2015

Oops Lori

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A virtual 6! I always wonder how fluid is your penciling rendition that it looks like a watercolor creation!
An interesting initial impact. The 3D effect on the hand, shoulder & nose is impeccably realistic I can almost pinch her nose from my iPad!
An impressive artwork rendition. Subdued muted Color creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact! Thanks for sharing...
Congratulations in advance!

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2015

Thank you Mr. Dick Lee Shia. Your review is so complete and descriptive. I am so pleased.

Comment from Stephen Porter
Wow! This is a very expressive work of art. The grief is very obvious, without having to read the description. I love the lighting created throughout the image. Well done!

Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 13-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2015

Thank you so much Stephen.

Comment from Raoul D'Harmental
Hi Anon

The grief in this image is very palpable from the grayscale to the mannerist elongation of the subject. The subject's contortion also adds to the sense of mourning. Thanks for sharing and all the best in the contest. R

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2015

Thank you Raoul.

Comment from victoreahh
Still such a fan of great pencil art like this. Incredible and amazing. This definitely displays the emotion you well describe. The intense look on her face is heartfelt. Shading and light is perfect.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2015

Thank you Vicktoreahh. Love ya.

Comment from Alveria
Great expressive drawing. I am so sorry to hear that Bailey has passed away. May god bless her family and may they find comfort in the fact that Bailey is with our Heavenly Father. Very well done. ~Alveria

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 13-Jul-2015

Thank you Alveria. Especially for your wishes for Bailey's family.