really a nice job on this! love the shininess!

Caught my eye!! Love the blue backround, shading, and detail! It's a Mint!!

thanks miss dj and tammy..

Agree lovely hair. It looks like conte crayon or pastel. Very pretty.

this is beautiful. I watched the animation probably 3 times just in hopes of being able to paint like you.

lol i can't speak for axil, but i'm a young pup. i'll still have some youth in me when i get out. ;)

When viewing the picture, it looks like he is longing to be anywhere but where he is at. That must be soooo hard. I admire and respect the military personnel's strength and endurance. Hope they can come home soon.

Im goin for 4 years, I signed up for Calvary Scout. But Im only 19 so I lookin at gettin out young Good luck to all in everything.

I love the feeling of being pulled deeper into the picture as I look at it!! I like Pick-up sticks alot better than building pipes!

I wondered about the 24 seconds, maybe one day you will whip one out that fast ;)

Love it, totally tubular dude.

thanks :)

Wonderful picture ,Donna. Now you should draw a sea anemone. On second thought..with friends like this, who needs anemone.

I like the textured look here!!! Gives it a flavor of humility!

Lord Poppa, all hail the king of puns... :D

It reminds me of those old Russian Religious Paintings, you know the ones that are framed in gold and lavishly painted. One of your best Donna. Looks very serene.

i dont think ive ever drawn with no distractions either, that might be nice sometimes :) i think it looks good how it is.

the sky is my favorite part...so colorful! but the whole drawing overall is great too!

Peacful Tammy, good finish.

I always assumed you were naked.

thank you sweetcell

Hey, well you forgot the thong, but HEY!

Ya welcome mia miga.

I don't have exact change...can I still get on the moon shuttle?

This really captured my attention! Love the way you did the stars. The colors drift the vision gently to the spaceship. There is a feeling of the deepness of space because it looks like the ship is traveling closer and will soon be passing. From there, I am drawn back to the center again because of the color and start the fabulous journey again seeing more amazing details in the ship as I look!!!!

Wow, great description Tammy thanks. And to think I was just fooling around.

The next Deep Space Shuttle flight will be in 4 hours. Tickets for coach and First Class now available. Prices start at $5000,00 dollars. Thank you for flying Moonlight Tours.

Please note the Supernova as we fly past Venus. Sheilds will be coming up automatically for your protection. Thank you again. Enjoy your flight.

the chin is a little pointy...otherwise, great realism pic

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Actually they are related, but the anime isn't exactly an adaptation. source

And I don't think you should just forget the anime either. Ebert called it one of the best animated films he'd ever seen. Getting a 91% at rottentomatoes is no small feat, imo.

Wow, I clicked here and found out I won. Hey, wow....

"I'd like to thank the academy........"

congratulations Sweetcell!!! great job on this!