I agree, I think a little more detail on the tree silhouette (adding more, smaller branches) more detail on the wave crest and a little more bleeding of the moonlight into the sky, and it would be good. I love the ocean at night.

All what they said Helena.. it's a pretty scene

Have looked at many of your drawings....I am impressed.....You do good work and you must have a ton of patience....How would I know that?
P.S. I registered today.

This is such a lovely peaceful scene.

Thank you so much :) vn no I do not have much patience thats is why my work is not as good as it could be :)

Good job on this one Helena~

Thanks guys :) I have no idea why such big gap up there squee, if it was something I did or what.

wow, this is super kewl, im in awe!

Wanna get out the grass skirts and break into song. "Aloha-oi, Aloha-oi."

Thank you guys :) Can not find my grass skirt, I think its still in a box somewhere in the garage lol

really creative, I'm thinking the orb is the sun, and a clock pendulum as well. I like simple art like this that I can read things into. Very cool.

No the orb is not the sun but I guess it could be :)

Ooooh, such a lovely picture. :)

Oooh I like the spherical look of that "moon" or "satellite" or whatever. It's pretty. And the bright rays of the sun coming from the horizon is a beautiful scenery. I think it's a really cool phenomenon when both the moon and the sun are on the sky at the same time.

Thank you all very much for all the nice comments :) I have been unpacking , I never knew I had so much "crap" until this move lol, it is taking me forever :( I will have a HUGE yard sale :) Soon I hope to come back and draw again, I miss it and I miss everyone.

Hi Hel, I love the work you are doing, you are really improving with your drawings. War sucks, and this one is a big f.. waste of lives.

Calacores, your knowledge of great music heartens me! Do you know of Phil Ochs works? Looking forward to hearing you on the phone again.

As far as the question posed by the title of the art. War is only good for the power elite that profit from it. Those that fight and die are never the ones that gain. "Good for the economy" is a fallacy. The only sector of the economy that get a bump is the arms manufacturers, and other providers of military equipment. Much more good would be provided to the economy if the same amount of money was put into education, or rebuilding OUR country's infrastructure. And if the resources were put into renewable energy, we would no longer have to colonize the Middle East. If you want to see the real face of the current war, go watch Fahrenheit 911.

I think this was based on a song: "WAR! Hoo! *music going* What is it good for? Absolutely NOTHING." I like that song.

grrrrrr no a/c here :( I will kepp in mind sharpness for the next one, thanks you all :)

It looks like a sandstorm, in the morning, out in the desert. I like it. :)

Thank you calacores, good to see you were able to log in again :) Hope you get back soon :)

Thanks guys, but don't be afraid to criticize I promise I will not bite, lol. I have tried so hard to draw something really "cool" but so far nothing.

I'm not afraid to , I just don't really know what kind of advice to give. From what I do see, it's kinda flat. (I thought intentionally?) If not.. seems like there should be some reflections in the water between the sun and the canoe, and maybe a shadow in the foreground of the canoe. Maybe some more highlights and shadows on the buildings?

That's what I want to hear, thank you , I will try :)