I belief every perpetual Peter Pan would love to have this woman to pick him up after he got burned and crash landed. That´s why I´l let my wife administrate our economy and feel content with being a provider.

Jennifer, this is great work, I love it. It is strong, the theme is absolutely well chosen for the style, the lines are harmonic and the coloration is beautiful. I´m looking forward to seeing it in a better scan but I love it the way it is now, knowing that the original looks better.

You got the proportions remakably right and the same can be said about posture. Great.

There a a few small issues with the light " again" I know I am nagging but there are, and I know that you have the talent to better yourself on that point

As it is, it would absolutely pass through the examinations for being exhibited in one of the "Salon" exhibitions of Mucha´s days.

Like it!!!!

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M.psych Christof Lehmann

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Unlike Lehmann, I don't know lighting from schmighting. I do know I enjoyed this immensly. Excellent job. I must fave it. Take a bow, artiste.

lol. Thank you very much for that. He's an old friend of mine. With his constructive critique, I shall take over the world!. er..... What was I talking about? I really appreciate the support! ^_^

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It amuses me that some believe that truly good drawings and paintings look like photography and truly good photography looks like it was drawn... Is the pinnacle of art imitation? Realism is beautiful, but imagination is better.

I had to make the lighting up out of my mind, but hope I'm getting better at that. (practice practice :3) Thank you a lot for your support ^_^ I don't tell you that often enough, but I appreciate everything!

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It amuses me that some believe that truly good drawings and paintings look like photography and truly good photography looks like it was drawn... Is the pinnacle of art imitation? Realism is beautiful, but imagination is better.

Gorgeous!

Thank you ^_^ and thanks for the fav!

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It amuses me that some believe that truly good drawings and paintings look like photography and truly good photography looks like it was drawn... Is the pinnacle of art imitation? Realism is beautiful, but imagination is better.

Yes, I know you had no model for the light and it´s difficult, "really" difficult to be correct with the efferent and afferent light. Don´t take my critique to serious, you did and are generally doing a great job.
The reason why I am a bit on my toes regarding light is, that the perception and cognition of light has been a major issue in my studies on cognitive psychology.
The second reason for commenting on it is that I really hold you dearly and that you have the talent.

So, some time when you have some spare time for your studies I would advise you to have a look at
Leontev - Activity Theory ( Russian Psychologist )
Gibson - Ecological Theory ( US Psychologist )

and at what they have to say about human beings evolutionary development and perception as well as cognition. Both are based on the dialectics between the evolution of the being, being influenced by it´s environment, and the environment being influenced by the being itself.

Both theories include really great knowlege about human perception, and especially about human perception of LIGHT. I belief that many of the later artists who are really great at making use of knowledge about those issues have studied either Leontev, Gibson, or one of the people who write and research along the parametres of one of these theories.

I´d be glad to help you find material that cut´s right to the chase to spare you the reading of tos of material that is irrelevant to your work.

Another thing: You do not have to tell me that you appreciate what I do, you do tell it often enough, but it sure makes me happy to hear it once in a while. yeah it does - and I´d like to return the point and the appreciation to you. ( bad english ) sorry.

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M.psych Christof Lehmann

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very cool, I'll look into those over my spring break!

I never mean to sound like I'm being sensitive to your critiques.. You know I value your opinion. ^_^

I forgot what else i was going to say.. -times to go to bed-

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It amuses me that some believe that truly good drawings and paintings look like photography and truly good photography looks like it was drawn... Is the pinnacle of art imitation? Realism is beautiful, but imagination is better.

Hahaha - ok maybe I expressed myself awkwardly.

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M.psych Christof Lehmann

Welcome to my D.A. portfolio: [link]