Alfil  05/22/07 @771

her hand is horrible, really isn't a problem of anatomy is about aesthetic but take a look at the reference ...her right arm... on the drawing your right arm its broken..The backgorund is beautiful. You have awesome skills but you need to study much more harder to master on anatomy and perspective in order to be able of read the logic behind the photo reference.

SandraS  05/22/07 @781

I'd like to see you paint a better hand. lol. Thanks for your comment! I tried to fix the arm, but I don't know if it became any better.

Hybridos  05/22/07 @782

To me looks very nice +9

nanno  05/22/07 @783

as i can see here,is alottt of improvment on ur skills in the face spescific,, realy the best one yet and maybe there are little problems with the arm as alfil said but sure its great one,i feel its a painting with oil on canvas,, keep going,, noha

Alfil  05/22/07 @792

sorry for my comment Ive tried to be honest, you are very young and talented, my ugly comment is hard but is honest and is the best I can do for you because I want to see you grow as an artist, If I only say "nice work"... doesn't help much You are better painter than me by the way, norwegians girls are nice

SandraS  05/22/07 @798

Oh I appriciate your honesty very much Alfil. And sometimes one just need a nice honest ass-kick to be able to fix a thing.

razpna  05/22/07 @837

may be really have some anatomical problems ,but i see some technical skills hire,and i am sure you can fix the problems with a little more work love her face so much ,the eyes is really so ...mm

Daykan  05/22/07 @842

OH WOW!! LOVE IT!! Your best, i thing!!! Wonderful work!!

Illumirage  05/22/07 @849

you sure can do skin pretty well. She has a nice face. Nice Job.

Arik  05/22/07 @856

is the ceiling farting? the clouds look like assholes *just kidding* *pls dont kill me* *duck* it seems like the middlehand is to long but alltogether a very good job sandra! +9

blackshad  05/22/07 @860

i agree with alfil and.... with arik about the clouds lol the face is excellent and its a good picture overall +8

SandraS  05/22/07 @865

*Aims bow and shoots a arrow in Ariks butt" Hey! I spent a lot of time on those assholes mind you. If anyone has any good suggestions to paint them otherwise, please tell! ^_^ Thanks for commenting.

NunoDias  05/22/07 @869

This is beautifull...i love the sky!!

forgotten  05/22/07 @876

Great work, I don't understand what the problem is with the arm? It looks fabulous to me.

ersen-t  05/22/07 @889

great work. nice colors and background.

Saimain  05/22/07 @894

Lovely paint work, especially on the background and lighting! The sky is gorgeous...very ominous. ^_^

cupcake  05/22/07 @898

The face is beautiful. Top Mark for that.

pawlack  05/22/07 @906

I can't believe what i see ;]

kittyKat  05/22/07 @915

great job sandra

Gavade  05/22/07 @915

Have to agree with the hand, I'm not liking her shoulders either but the rest rules! Her face, clothes and the backdrop are awesome though . . . .

deManuel  05/22/07 @955

Amazing work. Impressive composition and colors. Love the atmosphere. Excellent work with the dress, and character pose too +10

Dutch-Memory  05/23/07 @978

Simply amazing...top marks!

klungsama  05/23/07 @995

<3 edit: Only thing you might wanna change is what Arik mentioned. In the sky those clouds should maybe face outwards instead of inwards (hvis du skjønner hva jeg mener..) +10

slickgreekgeo  05/23/07 @214

Impressive. There are some slight anatomy problems, but those are very minor at best. Excellent work all around. I really like how you handle skin in your images. It's amazing what a mole here and there can do to skin, and do this in spades. +10

Petra  05/23/07 @367

i like the face

soheil  05/23/07 @367

its beautiful ... and welcome back again... +10

Andy--Jones  05/23/07 @392

Good to see you back again Sandra! And as usual great work. I love her face. Top work

bsnt  05/23/07 @415

beautiful work ..

powernemo  05/23/07 @491

Amazing work my love ! Texturing is excellent and eyes very realistic! I enjoyed totally the Details picture! WOW! *smooch*

Jane  05/23/07 @723

The background is great, and the woman too. There is little left to say about the good stuff, that hasn't already been said. But it disappoints me a little how close to the reference model's looks she is... Sure, it's stunning, and you are clever far beyond your age when it comes to technique. But I feel it's about time you, because you are so talented, free yourself more from the reference. I love the variation of colours in the sky, and if it wasn't for Arik, those assholes wouldn't have bothered me. Much. Good work with texturing the skin! The green dress cloth is too blurry in the edges, it takes away the realistic look. Keep it up!

NIKa  05/23/07 @727

Nice painting Sandra! Great job Nikola. 9/9

ViolentContact  05/23/07 @922

so long without publishing, what a great work, the face and the background are simply fantastic... I add this to my favs artworks if you don't mind! +10

Simba  05/24/07 @011

oh man...masterpiece

ThruMyEyez  05/24/07 @034

Very good work Sandra. The skin tones are great as are the overall color tones and background. The hand does look a bit off but I can't pinpoint exactly why. I'm just a photographer.

DunkleLady  05/24/07 @131

Oh like it! Its amazin!

Joe-Ayotte  05/24/07 @151

Absolutely stunning work, the hand doesn't seem to bother me like it bothers everyone else. Your composition and color choices are top-notch! and the expression and mood are perfect! Beautiful work!

Rafsan  05/24/07 @331

At first sight a very nice artwork, good skintones as usual and good use of colors. Also great hair! The sky looks good ,not great, but that doesn't bother because the lady gets all the attention. To me whats wrong with the hand is the shape of the hand or the lack of a defined shape. What I mean is the anatomy is very good, skin over bones etc., but it needs some strong outlining. Look at the reference and follow the same curves. +8

XeriuX  05/24/07 @381

loool first of all funny comment Arik xD k but back on topic... beautiful eyes really! i'm quite addicted to eyes... so i spend some time watching them.. her dress is awesome as well... and for the hand... when you first look at it... it isn't wrong at all ... but it might need to be a bit thicker when the hand starts from the lower arm.... the sky rocks, and so does the background... i really have to practice clouds and backgrounds more when i get a wacom! GJ 8/8

pkorion8  05/24/07 @420

Beautiful colors and composition.It shows your excellent aesthetics.it has feelings....

SandraS  05/24/07 @499

Thanks for all your encouraging comments everyone! klungsama: Takk! I have never seen holes in the sky, and I couldn't find any ref's either. I painted only from my imagination. But I guess your suggestion would be more realistic. slickgreekgeo: I've done a lot of effort and studies on how to paint skin, so I'm glad you notice. ^_^ nick: *smooch!* jane: Thank you for your nice comment. I am very aware I should free myself from my references, there's just so much else I wanna learn meanwhile! (Like texturing, colors, shading, composition) and when I'm using a ref I can focus more on those things. But from this moment I'm gonna try using less refs. ViolentContact: Oh sure! I'm honoured Rafsan: Thank you. I guess the problem with my hand is that it looks more like a sausage-hand than a real hand. The nxt time I paint hands I will follow your advice. XeriuX: Go get wacom now!

mzebony  05/24/07 @505

Amazing detail and the lighting is awesome!! Excellent work!!

jha  05/24/07 @639

beautiful details. very nice

niko6  05/24/07 @673

Nicely done...great work!

padrino  05/24/07 @775

she looks hot ! great job ! +10 erdi

Wallace  05/24/07 @864

Great work Sandra as mentioned the face is beautifully done. Yes, the hand could use a bit improvement; I think its a bit too big and too well defined at the knuckles, would soften it a bit more to match her lovely face. The textures on her left arm/shoulder is a bit distracting. Great composition and background, feels epic + 9

rockscorp  05/24/07 @865

realy good job i think for a good picture where a person is involved it is 50% the face eyes (what is that persoon thinking meanig to say feeling of that person) most important and than details of the others like backgrounds and so that is olso what i most like on this picture

Tommyguns  05/24/07 @895

Brilliant! +10 Tommyguns

mysticcat  05/25/07 @218

Her darker arm isn't smoothed well. Is there any purpose ? Beside, the rest is excellent. Her face is really beautiful and guess you must have worked hard on the texture. Your choice of colours is really amazing and I can see the colour harmony between the girl and the background. But the way you rendered the sky and the shooting stars turned out to remind me of the background of some star war scenes rather than a breeze of romance which should be here. The star holes don't need such much work, while I think one star is enough . Keep up good work +8/9 .

SandraS  05/25/07 @455

Wallace: Your input is always very precious to me. Thanks! rockscorp: I agree. I love eyes, and if the eyes are well painted in a portrait, it's not a big deal if the rest of the face is bad. mysticcat: Because I got bored. Yes I know, it's a pathetic excuse. I just could't paint more! Thank you for your wonderful words. And to the rest: I cannot say enough thanks. Even if I don't reply back to your comment here, it doesn't mean I don't care of them! I'm very delighted from your words, and I will always return the comment.

JESR  05/25/07 @878

wooow so beautiful face. +10/10

acida  05/25/07 @957

the background is very cool... and i like the way she's looking, i mean her expression and her hair.

raufaamir  05/26/07 @471

buddy this is beautiful, lighting effect is superb.

Madanapale  05/27/07 @028

Lovely!!!.......Beautiful work!!! Carlos

liquidskyfire  05/27/07 @934

Oh wow, this is really gorgeous! I'm jealous! I adore the colours you've used here! The sort of teal colour and the brown... they look very nice together, and really give the picture some atmosphere IMO. Also, really interesting shirt design! I love the three different straps. Definitely very original.

kayness  05/28/07 @951

I have not commented on this!? gasp! I cannot believe it this is an outstanding piece! the background reminds me a bit of "mona lisa"'s background there is something odd about the way her head is attached to her neck...maybe slightly different shading/lightsource? anyway, great work! top marks for you

SandraS  05/29/07 @630

Lol! I'm glad you all like it. Kayness, yes it's true I was inspired by Mona Lisa. My boyfriend once told me that she doesn't look very well integrated into the landscape. I replied it was supposed to be like Mona Lisa (partly true, partly an excuse. ).

curlyhair  05/29/07 @877

Wow! You're improving greatly with every work! The colours're awesome! The folds on fabris are a bit off or unfinished.. But she's great. And I like her dress.. 9+

Pipertim  05/30/07 @698

Alfil is correct but this is good picture better than many can do in this gallery for real

BillCorbett  05/31/07 @515

I really like this, the background and her face are really captivating

SailorDidi  06/05/07 @523

First time since last year that I have a look to your art.... And god, what an improvement ! What to say but : keep up the good work, this one is really beautiful ! Could be a great book cover... +10, of course.

mcoyfrog  06/08/07 @714

I think its great all around, my fav part is the skin blemishs (freckles/moles whatever they are) Anyway thanks for sharing. And as always with me GREEN woot woot

realaltay  06/10/07 @856

beautiful face, beautiful work!

Freiz  06/11/07 @241

Stunning piece; your color choices are fantastic, and the movement of the hair and vividity of the eyes are simply beautiful. Good work!

zaclab  06/25/07 @981

Amazing work

ratcatcher  07/02/07 @664

Liked it, very good. +9/10

HarikA  07/09/07 @653

wow. perfect.

subha954  07/15/07 @825

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwww

subha954  07/15/07 @829

i havnt seen this kind of painting for a long time. its just great. , her eyes nose skine just perfect. i wish i cud paint like this. u no wat i hav became a great fan of urssssss

FAV  08/06/07 @941

beautiful woman and great expression !!! I hope your wish came true Florin

CreativeSchism  08/10/07 @867

Stunning work, that's all I can say!

Ryen  08/22/07 @739

I can see why there are jealousy on earth. You rock. Love the green color and the eyes. 10/10. My wish: you should create one like "The Giant who Loved a Firefly" and "Merry Christmas"-style, with some stories behind.. Maybe something related to the sea.. Just a wish..

Tysmin  09/13/07 @925

i love greenish colours, and this is just to beautifull... love it

Maidith  10/05/07 @573

I think what I like best about this aside from the composition and sheer skill, are the colors. The colors in her skin, in the background - the allover greenish scheme brings them together just perfectly. And the willfullness and determinaton in her eyes.. Truly a wonderful image =) +10

navin  10/17/07 @337

1000/1000 for the nice work

imaJENation  10/25/07 @476

i thik it is beautiful! The hand and arms look perfect to me! Gorgeous eyes and hair! Excellent lips and nose!

SandraS  10/25/07 @587

SailorDidi: Thank you! It's so encouraging to hear I've improved ^^ Subha954: I have a fan! Thank you for your nice comment. Ryen: There are many people that seem to like that style. Hmm.. well it's a very fun way to paint, so why not? I might make an artwork lke that soon. Maidith: I'm so happy you like the colors. For me colors are one of the most important part of a painitng. And thank you SO MUCH everyone for all your nice comments! Finally I have a proper artwork under my "Highest rated artworks". Now I gotta get rid of that boob artwork I have there.

Raphael  10/25/07 @954

Beautiful lighting, beautiful tones, lovely character and expressions, stunning dramatic background and fabulous dress design. Well Done

maryamka  10/29/07 @803

really nice

venomsblood  10/31/07 @060

The hands are beautiful Great pose and background . Her face seems lifeless in the sad way. Lovely piece fo work!! Really love the skin tones and background +10 Rae

Aircek  11/05/07 @527

WOW. Great Art™ venomsblood said all i could..... +7/7 Greets Chris

Elitha  11/13/07 @038

Wow, that's beautiful!!

Roadrunner  11/17/07 @032

Great job. i dont see any anatomy problems.

leSicilien  12/15/07 @826

This is a an excellent work, & even more for having been made at 19/20. Critiques are unnecessary, because the achievement of this in the given context implies the ability/motivation to reach whatever level of "perfection" is necessary. 7/7

linranae  12/17/07 @843

Beautiful! i love the sky and the lighting!

FabioMSilva  01/07/08 @806

wow this is amazing! her face and shadows are great! tho i feel the lower part of the body has less work than the upper one

Vinnieart  02/12/08 @056

Wow, I love the face and BG so much!

Andrew28  02/23/08 @522

Great. Well done.

Apofiss  03/10/08 @660

I shall skip all *wows*. beautiful, max points :]

Jacobine  03/14/08 @569

Face and background are beautifull!

slaphapy5  03/16/08 @261

beautiful sandra. odd clothing haha, 6 straps? but very cool and creative. dig the background a lot. Mark

gambin  03/19/08 @489

fantastic...love the color and the sky is beautiful...

kinimba  03/23/08 @923

very beautyfull.. the hand is a little weird but still extremely gorgeous picture great job!! It's also very intresting to look at. I give you a 9 and a half btw love the face!!

X-CALIBUR  03/29/08 @080

The hair, the eyes, the face, and the background are EPIC, as well as the concept. The rest of her body is good too, it just looks a little rough. I don't know how much time you spent on it, and i'm not trying to say that it was a waste either, i just think that with a little more time spent, you could really soften up the rest, and bring it to a phenominal level.

SandraS  03/29/08 @132

Oh thank you so much everyone. I'm so happy to know that people still visit my artworks even though its almost passed a year. X-CALIBUR: You are telling me the exact thing I've been telling a lot of other people, and I agree with you. To be honest, I've spent months on this artwork, going back and forth and forcing myself to finish it. If I made another little detail I would have bursted. Next time I'll have more patience. Thanks.

Osito  03/29/08 @799

AMAZING!

MeisterDZ  05/14/08 @578

gr8 painting!