Comment from Mr Jones
yes i do and a lot. it is a sensitive and emotional picture. the way it is looking over the shoulder, is like saying goodbye. your colours and nature work is really lovely and touching. yes colour is a really strong feature. like a bush made from a fine claret..

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you so very, very much for your encouraging review and generous rating.

Comment from Nancy Montana
The forest is perfect with the bright colors of the leaves; the greens of the trees; and the underbrush. It is plain that the road ahead is open. The stag could use a little work on the back legs, but has a rack to die for. It is a delightful painting. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you so very much. I appreciate your encouragement.

reply by Nancy Montana on 10-Jun-2018

Linda, my pleasure as always. You are very welcome.

Comment from GaliaG
Excellent story telling and artist notes

excellent technique, creativity and initial impact

good composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you so very much.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Cute creation in diminishing perspective.
Vanishing viewpoint creates greater depth.
Subtle colors.
Subdued illumination.
Muted hues.
Best of luck in the contest!

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thanks so mch, Dick.

Comment from Jomo
A nice balance of colour, forest, path, sky and rocks. a good choice adding a deer to draw the eye. I think he is a little lost though - the path draws my eye to the horizon and perhaps the deer would have been better at the end of the path somehow. There is however a lovely subtle touch to the deer that I find enchanting- the whole piece is soft and relaxing - you have avoided the strong contrasts often found when light comes through the trees in the forest. I like the dappled light effect. Well done.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you so very much ch.

Comment from Lucas Sizov
This is so lovely!!! I like that not all of the trees are straight, but lend to the right a little. I like the different bushes too! This is
so great! Thanks for sharing. . . .

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you so much ch, Lucas.

Comment from Tootie H2O
Just lovely! The emotion this renders is so touching. The way you painted the stag is majestic yet he is very humble and tender. The red leaves really adds a pop of color and the rocks details are perfect. A beautiful piece and very well done!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2018

Thank you so very much, Tootie.

Comment from Athenasmind90
Very nicely done! Great choice of colors stag well done good proportion! Light and shading well done ! This would make a good creating card! Thanks so much for sharing!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018

Thank you so very much for your encouraging review.

Comment from Sange
Too cute! I love his look back with his nice full rack on his head.
Great colors, beautiful light highlights and lovely view of his Natural environment.
I especially like the tall Birch trees reaching for the sky.
Nice work Linda ;)

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018

Thanks so very much, Sange. I appreciate your encouragement.

Comment from shoregrass
Lovely, Linda. I am always impressed with your pastel work. You do such a great job achieving depth and texture and light; all truly evident here. There is story here too as the stag looks back. Is it beckoning us to follow or worrying about is being left behind? Very well done and a great contest entry. Good luck.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2018

Thanks so very much for your very generous review and encouraging words

reply by shoregrass on 09-Jun-2018

Very welcome