I'm half wondering if I should color it or leave it like this. Opinions?

I think it would look better if it was colored, Paul.

only because you're a colorist. To me, it looks better like this. But I'm gonna try coloring it anyway.

Well, that's my opinion. Besides, that building would look better with color (since I know what temple that is) and even though you're gonna clean up the lines a bit, it wouldn't look the same as the one I know. And I would know. (I've been there many times anyway and it looks better than what you see in a photo). It couldn't hurt to put highlights on the rest of the picture.

I never said I would clean up the lines :P I like it like this. And of course it doesn't look the same. It's a pencil sketch. Lol, I kinda know you've been there Christy, that's why I chose it, and yes I'm sure it is alot more impressive than a mere photo (wish I could see it too in real life, maybe some day). And I am working on a colorized version, like u suggested, don't worry. Why did you take off your color suggestions? I liked them, and I'm going with your suggestions from memory.

This is a very pretty picture.

hehe Um I was hoping you'd do the dress, yellow and red in some areas with blue patterns. I thought that might look more noble. Ah, but this looks good so far. At least she's modest. *nods* Sorry if that's a little late to suggest.

Edit: I got into trouble with my suggestions tho... oops. (fiddle, diddly, gah...! text problem, that's why!!)

why did you get into trouble? Edit: I know now.

My mom said the black & white drawing looks better than with color, but I'm going to play with the color a bit more before deciding.

I still like the pencil without color better, but o well. >P