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August 8, 2011
By JoannaBanana BRONZE, Edison, New Jersey
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Jonah Halbert said...
on May. 5 2015 at 3:45 pm
Jonah Halbert, Booneville, Mississippi
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Im working on a scratch board project at my school and its of a person but i wish it would turn out to look like this!!!
rhea752 GOLD said...
on May. 31 2013 at 7:23 pm
rhea752 GOLD, Merritt Island, Florida
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This is extremely emotional an the cross-hatching is great!!! :)
SuzieQ777 GOLD said...
on Mar. 4 2013 at 11:38 pm
SuzieQ777 GOLD, Franklin, Virginia
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This is extremely creative, words fail me to describe how much i connect with this piece.Keep it up<3
mattisonteeter GOLD said...
on Jan. 19 2013 at 4:04 pm
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Gorgeous! I feel the peace and release.   -M
SpringRayyn PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 22 2012 at 4:59 pm
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Did you erase this drawing out or draw it in?
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I love the way you constructed this piece. I also like how you colored in the back ground, so the girl was the focus of attention. I love how simply delicate she looks. You have a real talent, and i think you should keep at it! Its a beautiful Piece. One that someone can truly appreciate!!!!
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i. love. this. breathtaking
Rocinante SILVER said...
on Sep. 16 2011 at 12:32 pm
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Same here...it's awesome!
_toni4asec_ GOLD said...
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nicely done... love the shading.. keep it up (: !
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on Sep. 6 2011 at 1:35 pm
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This is amazing.

 

BookOwl PLATINUM said...
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That is so cool
storm lily said...
on Aug. 27 2011 at 2:34 pm
this is really cool! I love how it looks like she's glowing!
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Beautiful...
WanderingSky GOLD said...
on Aug. 21 2011 at 10:11 am
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I love the way you detailed the neck and collarbone! There's so much energy in this charcoal, yet it's a peaceful energy. Nicely done.
Harebelle GOLD said...
on Aug. 17 2011 at 2:20 pm
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I absolutely love it! It looks like she's glowing; her image really pops!
Maya_15698 said...
on Aug. 15 2011 at 4:58 pm
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This is beautiful, your so talented! 
SecretFlame PLATINUM said...
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This is so beautiful! It looks like she is going to come to life off the page! There is so much strength and detail here. The shading is gorgeous. I love how you truly make her look like she is breathing! Fantastic artwork! 
SpringRayyn PLATINUM said...
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I love this! The title fits perfectly with the picture.
juscziwto said...
on Aug. 10 2011 at 2:26 pm
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She look at peace, like she is thinking of something wonderful.