Comment from vicky osley
Such a warm and touching moment! Love the burning fire in the background. The ruin and devistation is apparent in this shot yet you portray hope and love after all is said and done! Well done!

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2018

Comment from Jo Calderbank
Great story telling ability it says it all when you only have to look at a picture for it to say everything. A tender scene of the soldier taking a moment from the
Job to seek some comfort and show some love to the two dogs, this scene set against the burning buildings is very powerful and emotional but that is what art is about making you feel something and this certainly does. The subdued colour palette and low light add to the intensity . I am not an artist but this really does grab you. Thanks for sharing something special.

 Comment Written 09-Jan-2018

Comment from Lilibug6
This is a very touching scene with the soldier enjoying a tender moment with the dog in what looks to be very difficult circumstances! It has great storytelling ability! The background is very good! The image is well thought out and very well put together! Great job and thanks for sharing! Lori

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2018

Comment from GaliaG
A very impressive and expressive paint

excellent story telling, good technique, composition and presentation

well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2018

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Excellent choice of subject with a fiery, warm illumination.
Great story telling factor.

Impressive mixed media rendition.

Excellent colors, features & textures.
Interesting modification.

Gorgeous lighting & framing. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2018

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Moonwillow, animals of all sizes and shapes are very close to my heart always. I find your piece here really resonates with me. Your art has touched me because we can see the tenderness of this soldier (and I put myself in her shoes)....and how the animals need that reassurance that they have not been forgotten.

The war, smoke, and hell around these animals must terrify them to no end (I often think of the animals in zoos).

These two dogs need to have love and shown a tenderness and you have managed to recreate that feel.

Thank you for your steady stream of top notch digital art presentation.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2018

Comment from Malmax
A very creative and artistic image. I love the welcome shared between the soldier
And the dog. Quite a happy scene in a not so happy overall
Image. Your talent is remarkable and is art is amazing.
Malmax

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2018

Comment from shoregrass
A very touching scene that tugs at the heart. So well rendered that I thought it was a photograph with superb DOF. The attention to detail with so many diverse objects and lighting challenges is amazing. Superb!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2018

Comment from Photopeb
Initial/Visual impact 6
Creativity/Presentation 6
Color harmony 6
Center of interest 6
Highlights/Shadows 6
Technical excellence 6
Technique 6
Story telling ability 6
Contrast/Tones 6

Very nice work. Great center of interest and story telling ability. Wonderful colors and harmony. Lovely highlights and shadows.
Great technique and high technical excellence. Great job!

Regards

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2018

Comment from iPhone7
Having done four tours in Afghanistan I can relate to this. It was always the dogs and the kids that helped us to keep our sanity when things got crazy. Well done Shawn ~ Steve

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2018