Thanks, dude.

Crap, that is the way I like it; nice, sharp and crisp. Lots of texture work going on in the clothes and fur. I love the dog there the most though. Very nice highlights and softness to him. Not just physically but in his appearance. You're getting better rapidly laurael.....you should definitely be proud of yourself......I know I am :).

clicks... jaw drops... stares... clicks... looks at your name... clicks pic again... ... ... whoaness

lol Lori, sounds like the process I went through too ;).

Come on you guys...it could definitely be better...but then again...it could be worse too. Thanks... :)

Well, thre's always room for improvement, but hey, we like it so that's what matters, right? ;)

Course there's always room for improvement...I just started this stuff last year...(and it's killing me Larry...) Har, har...

...and that's why I'm saying, you're getting better really quickly :). You shoulda seen how slow my growth was back in the day....lol

I always knew you had this in you. So glad you finally decided to share it with us. This is one of the most perfect pictures I have ever seen.

Um, didn't you start doing the computer thingy AFTER me? I think you DID...and you're just awesome at it. Lol.
HI DBA!

Hah! That's what you think ;). I've been doing computer drawings for years now. But I could never really master anything besides making replicas of photos or something. But yeah, trust me, you had less time to work with and you're kicking my ass :P....not that I'm saying it's a bad thing :).

Oh really? I am SO not kicking your ass! How many showcasers do you got, huh? Huh?

Pssssshhhhhhhhhh, don't get me started wit' you ;).

We'll finish this another time...that's a threat... ;)

Haha, you're on ;)....

Yeah, right... no, RIGHT OOOn BABEY... Laurael IS kickin' ass all over here... and we love it, do we not?
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That's what I'm sayin' DBA :P.

Doggy love! So pretty! Your art skills are extremely good. <:D
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Laurael...this is spectacular.. showcase or not..no taking it away..this is a very beautiful and wonderful drawing..

This is an awesome piece. Bold, crisp and provocative. I wanna hug the doggie too ^.^

I want that one framed! This is gorgeous, laurael. Definitely worth the wait.

This looks proffesional! It should be on the advanced board.

=3 What? No one showcased this yet? I'm shocked.

This is an awesome entry. Very clean and heart warming. <3 -showcases-

Congrats on showcase, laurael ;).

Whoa...thanks Hakkai...from the heart...

Wow laurael! Such a lovely picture, congrats on showcase! You did an awesome job :]

Laurel, this was a beautiful comeback. Before I looked at the name I thought Aubrey had drawn it. Taking a break now and again seems to do you wonders. :)

I LOVE this!!! What a great picture and what a wonderful drawing of it. Fantastic.

this is so full of emotion and talent, thank you for drawing it, it's exceptional!

That's great. I can see why you fell in love with the picture, as much as everyone loves your rendering of it!

one of Laurael's best.

ooh, how beautiful...[makes me know that my colander and apples don't belong in intermediate.]

yeah,I see stuff like this, and know I'll never get that Oscar.i'm not a perfectionist anymore. i have to do stuff my own way; but this is great.

this is worth bringing back to the top of the stack, time after time...

totally agree

This is sweet.