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Ann 15 Nov 2009

Beautiful work Crispin. Great hair, skin tones, highlights and shading on her, and I like the sense of mystery in the background.

I'm not a portrait artist, but I question if her back is arched too much and wonder if maybe her derrier is a little large for her torso. Thinking about it, that might be the effect/look you are going for? Ann

Calvin McFarlane 16 Nov 2009

a very sensuous piece and the background adds to that nicely echoing the sublt modeling you have done on the body. i question only the hand on the left.

chris newbrook 16 Nov 2009

I think the original version is better as this is a reversed version of it isnt it? And being an idealized erotic fantasy image it is good quality for its category.Though i cant really judge digital art as I'm not familiar with the software.

Carissa Stevens 21 Nov 2009

nice.. looks really soft and the skin tone is good... reminds me a lot of this piece http://megakay.deviantart.com/art/Seduction-95831152

Gail Caduff-Nash 11 Dec 2009

this is digital? i guess we know where you stand as far as what body part you prefer. she looks deformed to me but that's coz the 'light' has done weird things to her. you could sell it to a biker magazine for sure but not to me.

jim boehmer 11 Dec 2009

Great work Crispin! A great feel with the dark and white clouds! the anatomy is mood perfect! oh yeah...listen to ANN, Artwanteds house critic. she is right, she is not a portrait critic as you can tell by her own work or any other kind. seems to me she can barely open up a box of crayons. and of course your piece is not a portrait..Anyway keep up the great work!...Jim

Gail Caduff-Nash 15 Dec 2009

i'd love to get this critique, especially by Ann, whose work is lovely and subtle. have you been able to use our comments?

Betty Alford 24 Dec 2009

Her derrier is proportional to her body, it just looks larger because her back is arched unnaturally, which also makes her waist look really small. It is lovely. If you bring the dark clouds a little more diagonal on the bottom you could bring even more focus to her bottom

Jerrie Glasper 24 Dec 2009

Her hand on the left is the first thing that drew my attention as being too small. As for the light doing weird things to her legs, keep in mind that the light will still follow the lines of her torso and limbs; so it is important that you get all of your lines correct so that any flaws would not detract from the overall soft skin tones and movement of any of the body parts of you subject. In other words the legs are way too exaggerated. Thanks, for posting. You are still a very skilled artist. Critiques are meant to help you to improve from where you are. Even the harshest critiques (when sincere and genuine) can help to improve your skills if you can overcome ego. Bombastic critiques keep me humble and keeps me striving to do better.