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April 8, 2009
By LaceyBacey SILVER, Wasilla, Alaska
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IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 28 2011 at 4:07 am
IAmWhoIWantToBe PLATINUM, Manila, Other
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‎"I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world: I run my world." - Beyoncé

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I'll look forward to Halloween. :)
undone said...
on Sep. 13 2011 at 9:11 am
undone, Dfhfhjgtyiuj, Wyoming
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this picture is so detailed I love it :)
Rocinante SILVER said...
on Sep. 6 2011 at 7:09 pm
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Wow, this is scary! Scary good and scary scary! The mirror image is so cool!
Photo_97 said...
on Aug. 15 2011 at 10:50 pm
Photo_97, Ct., Connecticut
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Sooooo amazing!
KristinHopkins8 SILVER said...
on Jul. 24 2011 at 11:28 pm
KristinHopkins8 SILVER, Aspen, Colorado
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thats really cool looking! u have a talent!
Aamna BRONZE said...
on Jul. 24 2011 at 7:59 pm
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This is AMAZING! i have never seen anything like it! the shading is done beautifully. I love this!
RhythmAndRhyme BRONZE said...
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Is that bottom part supposed to be a pool of water or simply a contradictory (instead of light it's dark, etc.) reflection?
RhythmAndRhyme BRONZE said...
on Jul. 2 2011 at 12:58 pm
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So cool! I'm actually planning on using this for the cover of my TeenInk novel. It pretty much captures the story in a nutshell.

I love the shading! And the reflection is extremely well done, too. Great job. This is one amazing drawing.

Seasonal Admirer said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 3:04 pm
This might haunt some... but you have potential, my friend! Love the details in the grim's reflection. The Grim you drew is exactly what I picture of the grim in Harry Potter
writingmagic26 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 10 2011 at 10:11 am
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really creepy. . . .but really good, too.  love the refelction!
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I got shivers just looking at this. 
EmoLovingHer PLATINUM said...
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omi gosh! i love the picture! it brings out the true death of everything on the earth... AWESOME JOB! (:
browneyedcat said...
on Apr. 27 2011 at 2:21 pm
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This is so creepy. I had a dream last night and it also had a grim reaper in it!!! What does this mean?! AHHHH!!!!!!

Very nice btw.

PJD17 SILVER said...
on Apr. 4 2011 at 7:27 pm
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unbelievable  i only wish that i could draw like that  i'm not really much of an artist, and i'm on this website for the writing part of it, but i do draw a little bit and i can appreciate how much time and effort went into this   seirously incredibal  i put this image on my favorites
Neon_Gypsy_Blood BRONZE said...
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sweetness!! i wonder what he's thinking as he stares at his hidious reflection?!? Its a great picture keep it up!!
rupa said...
on Apr. 2 2011 at 9:24 am
wow ! it is so beautiful... well done...irs amazing
asdfjikl said...
on Mar. 14 2011 at 9:39 pm
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 I agree!! This is absolutly stunning! Wonderful job!!
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One of the most amazing and exquisite pieces of art I have ever seen!! Bravo!!! The shading and reflection are truly stunning. I love drawing and definitely know how hard it is to create the same image twice, especially in reflection!!
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I love it! Dark, yet beautiful at the same time. Exquisite detail.
V.T.Summers BRONZE said...
on Jan. 29 2011 at 11:04 pm
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Very good, but I find the fact that the trees are lined up in perfect rows quite distracting, taking away from an otherwise great composition.

I see nothing wrong with it being this way, but I was wondering why the moon is on the other side of the reaper in the reflection.

I do love the contrast you put into this, especially the robe.