Holy crap, this is beautiful! Consider me a fan!! My highest rating!

this is absoluteyly stunning, I am always a fan of yours, and I think this is one of your best works, I just love all the textures, absolutely amazing

Her foot is to small but overall its a beautiful painting. The fabric is wonderful and the colors/light is great.

so graceful ... i think i stared at her dress for ages you did a wonderful job , if you'll make posters out of it, tell me

....very beautiful....

that does it. I'm not going to join Epilogue's contest. My entry would look ridiculous. Colors are wonderful, as is clothing and leaves and mostly everything...
Guess I'll give +8 of 8...

There however is some problems too, her head is bit too big and her left arm is way too long compared to her right arm, the elbow is much lower than right elbow. Oh and is that foot coming under her dress? It's maybe a bit small if it is..

Great work! Max points from me

I feel some Socar myles influence in the brush work..i especially like the background. beautiful piece!

bigthumbsup +9

that is really nice painting...and I really love the background

Love the textures, especially those in the background, but have to agree about the fooot looking way to small, or if it isnt a foot i just looks out of place

Beautiful face and excellent detail on the staff's crystal. I particularly like the sense of light.

i really like the background and everything but the head. it seems a bit nonrealistic in an otherwise realistic setting... .

Good Romantic-fantasy image, really well done.

I saw this too at epilogue.And i think we uploaded our pics on the same day.You did a wonderful job on the background. The colours really sets the mood. However i find that some definitions on the dress and its fold aren´t correct.Other then that i really like the mod of the picture.

I saw this too at epilogue.And i think we uploaded our pics on the same day.You did a wonderful job on the background. The colours really sets the mood. However i find that some definitions on the dress and its fold aren´t correct.Other then that i really like the mod of the picture.

How... Beautiful!!! How did you do the clothes? Did you use any reference? The mood, the background, the face... All is just gorgeus. Keep up the good work!!!

Despite the few errors, beautiful job!! Wonderful colors and details!

I like ow you depict the theme. The withered vine, menacing plants, rose patels falling from the aged altar, and the weathered, cracking wall and stairs, etc. All together they forms a strong contrast against the woman, and this seems to reflect an eternal beauty yet longliness in her. This create a sense of drama and make you wonder about the story behind the scene.

Lovely colour and impressive details as usual. There seems to be multiple light sources with equal strength and similar tonality, and in my opion that somehow flatten the image. Nevertheless it's a beatiful work

Looking to the picture I can understand it took such long time. It's full of details. It's a pleasure to look at it [+9]

Thanks for the comments The foot I agree is too small, a lot have mentioned that and I tried making it slightly bigger. It's really supposed to be the just the tip poking out. I also tried working a bit more on the shoulder/chest area, give it more anatomy definition plus some cast shadows that should be there, but weren't. There is a new details link, check it out.

Ilya: thank you! I like Socar's art very much but I doubt my art is worthy to be compared to hers.

giza: that was exactly what I was aiming for. A romantic/classical image with a touch of fantasy.

tarrega: I can't believe you're the only who who noticed that! Truth is it did take me a long time, mostly because I couldn't get it right so I had to paint over it again and again and again... what you see is my best attempt, I'll try to do better next time.

MayYeo: I did use references for the clothes, anything from pictures on the net to my own pajamas I used the refes to get a general feel of the fabric and how the creases and folds look like, then I paint what I learned from the pictures etc.

amoeba: I had major problems with the lighting (just check this out ) What I had in mind was the light from the back is cooler and the light from the front/right is warmer--didn't work that well. As for that flattening the image, I was hoping the figure as a whole has enough value contrast with the background so it would stand out. I think something can definitely be done with the lighting on the stairs, though I'm not sure what. I'm confused enough as it is.

Amazing!

That is absolutely gorgeous!

The best brushwork I've seen for a LOOOOONG time. It's not my type of subject matter, but it's a tribute to your technical expertise that I like it so much. +9/9

Wow! It looks great! ^0^ The subdued colors, the petals falling, her dress: everything is very well done. Perhaps her foot is a tad too small?

This peice is amazing. I think this is the first time i have left a comment on a peice of work. Very good! +7

wow beautiful coloring
you do have that welcoming lotr feeling in this pic

damn peachy. you got so many fans i'm scared were not gonna get that burgerany more. i just got a new bumble bee!!

magnificent detail and fantastic use of the erath colours.

beautiful

Stunning work, awesome work on the colors and composition.
Perhaps the light reflection on her hairs is slightly too bright.
Would be better if you darken it a little bit I think.
The light could even be a little bit more colorized to "warm", just try it, I think
it would enhance the whole mood and contrast.
+10

really great and long work! Its just amazing but a bit detalized. But I'm impressed! Coll? very cool

beautiful!

Beautiful work. the choice of colours and overall softness are awesome

Finesse and elegancy !

5+

Regards

wow, this is really great!

totally a "+5" for me

I agree with the others on the anatomy problems....not sure about the lighting because I'm not good with lighting myself. I noticed that with the stairs some of it looks like stone whereas other bit look like wet clay.

I'm just going to have to give you my top score here- you way outdo anything I could ever do!
+7

Wow, anyone who thinks her head is slightly too big, or that somehow the elbows don't line up is on crack...this is a wonderful piece. I guarantee you'll make elite soon

Very very beautiful, is seen the effort that you have put in it. It's my favourite of yours

Hey missy! I think you're getting better and better. Nice work!

PHEW~
this one's so darn popular everywhere
congrats~
+8

Lovely piece. I love the twisted staff and the flower petals.

This is really rather good!

Perfect!

nice !
& i like the red glass boll shes holding.lights shades & the way you do the dres!but i thenk what you need is contrst.. sharp shadows in the pic

Wow this one and your rose I believe are the best! Take your time! Even some of the famous earlier artists took years to finish a painting.
Keep it up!

Beatiful, graceful,wonderful, perfect, nice, etc...
Oh my gosh is this good!!

Again fantastic work peachy, well done! +9

*gasp* it's so pretty! *cheezy grin* LOTR!!!! lol it SO reminds me of LOTR, like you mentioned, but it's so beautiful [and I *LOVE* LOTR...it almost makes me think of Eowyn for some reason ] great work! ^-^ geez, I'd die if somebody asked me to paint something like that... my paintings are all... in my recycle bin LOL

This really is absolutely divine.. but that should be fairly obvious to you by now due to the comments and rating. You done good!

The lighting on her hair is amazing, as is her expression. The warm colors look wonderful. Her dress is SO well done - all those folds, yay! This is one of the best pieces of artwork that I have seen in a while. Just amazing - highest marks from me.

Simply AWESOME and inspiring!

Beautiful! Good work!

simply beautiful! a good balance of foreground and background elements...
absolutely amazing!
way to go Linda! you Rock!

Absolutly beautiful! I especially like the background and her hair. That must've taken a long time to do!

Butiful

You have a very romantic style .+10

beautiful!

The cloth is beautiful! I like this painting a lot

this is beautiful
I like it
I love it

Great job - really liked it!!!!

Bellissima, mi piace molto la sua espressione..
Ottima la cura dei dettagli..

Traslate= Beautifulst, it appeals to its expression very to me. Optimal the cure of the details.

I'm speechless. +5/5

This honestly looks flawless to me. It's my favourite of all your works so far. Just love these warm and rich colours.
+7

Awsome detail. I Just cannot fault this. It is one of your best. I love the jewel in that staff. I can't believe I missed thi one! 10

Hi Linda! When I first saw your website, this has to be my favorite on the first page. I Vote this XD. This work gives me a hint that you are a big Lord of the Rings fan. (are you?) Anyways, that's why I like it too, because I like LOTR.

My goodness.. her clothing and the glass-tipped staff are EXQUISITE

really nice

OMg, this piece is worth every minute spent on it! very nice +10