Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a surrealistic, perfectly colored, and skillfully executed piece in coloured pencils!. You have captured the whimsical quality of the light that has always intrigued me. It is captivating. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2019

Thank you so much for your awesome review. In creating this piece I tried to capture the subtlety of light and shadow on the subject to lend to effect of both realism and dreaminess. Thanks again for your review and well wishes.

Comment from iPhone7
Oh my. This is SO well done.

Your artistic talents and insights of combining flowers with portrait is far and away from the ordinary.

Well done indeed and I wish you all the best in the contest ~ iPhone7

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2019

I thought that using roses to frame her face would be fun and interesting. I love the colors too. Thank you so much for your review.

Comment from Kelly beach girl
I've looked carefully at this drawing and I can't find anything about it that's not well executed. I love the concept, the color palette, the skill of the drawing, everything! Kind of reminded me of Frida Kahlo, the way the woman is gazing out from the flowers. Even the few drops on the leaves are great! Good job! Its excellent!

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2019

Thank you for your generous review of my work and the six star rating. I started drawing the face first and the roses sort of grew from there (pun intended). By the way, you flatter me with the comparison to Frida Kahlo. Thanks again for your review of my work.

Comment from Charlie Newman
Your creativity is very well portrayed in this painting. The colors are very appealing. The combination of colors and the softness you have applied make the colors even more appealing. The details of the roses are excellent. The beauty of the lady radiates through the flowers making her the loveliest bloom of all. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2019

Thank you for your generous review of my work. When executing this piece I was careful in the composition of each item represented (the flowers and the face). I wanted to represent the woman's face as a sort of rose in and of itself. I feel I succeeded in this attempt. Thanks again for your review.

Comment from GaliaG
Good to know the spirit of a rose is a beautiful woman

excellent colors combination, technique, presentation and initial impact

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2019

In creating this piece I wanted to depict some of the various colors a rose can be. I was careful in the composition and color scheme I chose. It gives life to the scene. Thank you so much for your review.

Comment from Lorafina
You are an amazing artist. Your skills are top notch and if this doesn't win I'll be shocked! I love your work. This piece compares the beauty and individuality of the roses to the beauty of the woman. The big roses frame her face. Yet no matter how gorgeous each one is, the face steals the show.

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 Comment Written 12-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2019

Thank you for your great review. Flowers and the human face are two of my favorite subjects to draw. Thanks again for your review. It's greatly appreciated.

Comment from Kelly Kiley
wow!! this drawing is very awesome!!! love the way you blended your colors.. the concept of have the spirit girl in ther center was perfect!! great entry for this contest.. best wishes!!!

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 Comment Written 11-Aug-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2019

Thanks for your review and best wishes for my work in the contest. It's greatly appreciated.

reply by Kelly Kiley on 12-Aug-2019

your welcome!!