Comment from Lucien van Oosten
I like the pose very much and the patterns and textures your created in the negative space, really helps bring her forward and to the forefront. Like the textures in the dress by the way you applied the paint. I also really like the idea behind the earring. I do think it needs a little more off white in them to help set the sparkle off a little more. Still very nicely done painting.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review i was thinking of doing a nude study but probably wont once again thank you so much

Comment from suzannethompson2
I love the light you've got in this portrait in oils and the pose you captured the model in. As always your use of subtle colours is very effective and you've shown the different textures extremely well. Very nice composition again.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much

Comment from CMaddict
while this is still easily recognized as being your work and your subject matter, I'm glad to see a somewhat different approach. As artist we always have to reinvent ourselves don't you think? Nicely done, love the dark colors adn contrast along with a slightly different approach.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much

reply by CMaddict on 21-Jul-2009

welcome!

Comment from anniepage
I like your subject and the presentation.

The air of mystery abounds.

My nits are:

Her shoulder is too large and has a bump that cannot be the clavicle.

also, heer hips just seem to not be there..

Instead of just making them slide away, strop the work at just above them. It would present much nicer and not give me something to whine about...lol

Good general work. Why do I get the feeling you are not paying attention to body propoprtions and structure lately?

You know how good I think you are, rmember don't hurry---less is more.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you

Comment from Details
I like this piece very much. Your use of lighting in this work is what jumps out at me first - then your skin tones - they are perfectly executed. I also very much like her pose and the garment slightly off the shoulder is very appealing. Very nice work Jesuel.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much

Comment from southerntippi
Very nice piece. I love the colors and the softness of the strokes. It definitely evokes a languid and subtly sexy feeling. There's also just a touch of yearning. Thanks so much for sharing.
Tippi

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
Its just amazing how consistent your work is! I jus think that this something that you were born to do and you find it effortless to create something wonderful like this. I like the shades and the color tones and your enjoy your work a lot.

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much

Comment from GaliaG
I wish I knew what she is wishing and waiting for

# Initial impact5
# Creativity of presentation5
# Color Harmony5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much

Comment from coffeebell
Another nice one James.
I like your use of a limited pallet.
Your work reminds me of the art in my Dad's old art books. Kind of a forties look.
Nice work...Coffee

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much

Comment from Dimples
Another great oil painting from you, love these colors, I wasn't sure if she was looking through a mirror. Presentation, creativity and initial impact very good.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2009

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2009

thank you so much for your very kind and great review once again thank you so much