Comment from NancyJTubb
Oh somehow I missed this beautiful picture. I had never heard Mary Did You Know, until I attended a funeral of a lovely friend who was only fifty. Since then,it has been my favorite Cristian song. So beautiful.

 Comment Written 04-Mar-2015

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reply by the author on 07-Mar-2015

Wow, this is an amazing story.That song touches the soul. I am sorry about your friend. We know where she is. Thanks to that little baby.

Comment from Contests

A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanArtReview community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Dec-2014

Thank you so much. I am honored.

Comment from Mamafogs
Out of all your work, that I have seen I think this is your best piece. Your tonal gradients between lights and dark are balance throughout this piece. Well done. Thnks for sharing

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thank you Mama.

Comment from lynnkah
the look on baby Jesus is priceless. I have to ask, where do you come up with your portraits. do you use a model or do you just do them from your minds eye? the detail is always so remarkable they always look like a black and white photo. what another fabulous work of art
lynnkah

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Lynn, you have given me a 6 star rating and I am so grateful. I get my ideas from pictures. Thank you for your very wonderful comments.

Comment from Zilyram
What a beautiful portrait wonderful tender moment shown. The blending of shades using pencil is amazing. Very realistic artwork.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thank you Zily, I appreciate your very kind words.

Comment from M. Celeste
Very precious image! Love the look between the two. Wonderful line work, shading and light. Great b/g. Wonderful talent!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thank you Celeste.

Comment from Aesma
the details are amazing. the angle is very good. the black and white makes this pop.:) i like her expression is very serious

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Lots of love in her heart, hoped to reflect it in her face. Thank you Aesma.

Comment from Jairos
WHAT a Lovely piece of Art, Good initial impact, Very good Frame Good detail, Good clarity, Good Detail nice expressions, Good Job Jairos

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thank you Jairos.

Comment from jesuel
What a great drawing Linda the shading is beautiful the design is perfect great depth and I like just a hint of the star in the corner fine work here

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thank you Jesuel. God bless.

Comment from ozzyart
This is so very well done, and has lots of visual impact. You have caught the tenderness and mood as well as the softness of the skin of both mother and child. A wonderful artwork that deserves 6 stars, but I only have 5 for you :(

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Oh Ozzy, your review touches my heart.

reply by ozzyart on 20-Nov-2014

:)