Comment from Renate-Bertodi
it is a superb drawing however, I do get a little upset by this kind of showing of children's abuse, I was a child alone, a refugee from one years old, a displaced person and then raped as a small child, in children's homes etc however we do not look like that on the whole, this is a natural disaster look, not a war games child victim look- but it is what people look for in a victim-but it is a superb drawing

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2016

Comment from dalebraatz
What a wonderful but sad piece of art. Very good colors and details and great expression have been created here. Very good story telling ability. A pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing and good luck. dale

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2016

Thank you very much dale. R

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
It's like choosing between the devil & the deep blue sea, Raoul!
Can I choose the latter?
At least I'll still be alive...
An impressive artwork rendition. Muted color creation with excellent strokes & textures. Good compositional style. Great overall impact! Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 22-Feb-2016

Thanks Dick. Excellent analogy. I like to think it's a choice between Scylla and Charybdis myself :)

Comment from Zilyram
This is such a moving artwork without reading your text and the text adds to the emotion. You have captured the fear, sorrow and adversity in the eyes on the dirt strewn face. Awesome work Raoul. :) Mary

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2016

Thank you very much Zilyram. I appreciate this a lot. R

Comment from iPhone7
This work is so powerful in combination to your poem. The eyes that stare out into nothingness and the numbness of the trauma is captured so well. Very nicely done.

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 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2016

Thank you very much Stephen for you rating and words. Much appreciated. R

Comment from jesuel
what a great drawing the shading is well done the shadows are really well rendered i like the color and the black and white creates some great contrast fine work here

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2016

Thanks, jesuel. R

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A heart-stopping & emotional picture of this young boy fear written all over his face, terror in his eyes that plead for help & kindness. Beautiful composition, very skilful draftsmanship artistic choice, blending & application of your colours.
Susan

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2016

Thank you very much, Susan. I appreciate this. R

Comment from Alveria
Great, artistic, and emotive image. I love the muted colors used. You show the sadness and bewilderment in the child's facial expression. The eyes convey a vacant stare that has probably seen images no child should see, childhood stolen. I see the blanket as possibly the child's only possession for warmth. The accompanying poem is excellent and to me puts things in perspective. Fantastic work..very well done. ~Alveria

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2016

Thanks Alveria. I am glad you like this despite the morose subject. I appreciate your review and rating very much. Have a good Sunday. R

reply by Alveria on 21-Feb-2016

You are very welcome...awesome work...love it. Have a good Sunday as well. :) ~Alveria

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
A very interesting portrait drawing. Her expression is heartbreaking. You well execute it. Details are clear. Nice entry for the contest.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2016

Thanks Joel.

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great amazing art.Colors are great.Wonderful face,eyes action and amazing signs,hair cloths and all the details,light and color balance are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Creativity color are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2016

Thank you very much!