Santiago

[Claudemir Bonfim]

Originally Posted by Julie Deane

Clumsy, Carolyn? I don't think so! I like the composition and the wistful or thoughtful facial expression. I agree with Mike that the colors seem pretty warm on my monitor too. I'll leave the finer critique to those better qualified, but my opinion is that this is very nice.

I totally agree with Julie...
about the colors... I think that's the illumination. That's beautiful...
take a look at a similar illumination by Nelson Shanks.

[Carolyn Ortiz]

Julie, Michele, and Claudemir,

I just can't thank you enough! You all have really helped give me that positive push to keep doing more. I'm already about 1/3 of the way done with my next and having a fantastic time. And Claudemir thanks for posting that Shanks piece, that is certainly something amazing to aspire to!

Thank you all! Your thoughts are so deeply appreciated!