this may sound odd but this reminds me of the book Lord of the Flies-moreso from the thumbnail-as though a little boy with camouflaue paint on is crying because he wants to go home.

It doesn't sound odd at all! Now I see that, too. Thanks for the story to connect to the image. :)

Very delicious eye. Looks like it's about to cry.

That rhymes.

I like this style. Ive been watching the animation over and over again

hehe - thanks! :)

This is really very strong, emotional - it's almost painful to look at. Wonderful piece of art in every way.

Thank you so much, Cindy. I know I can always count on you for an incredible and heartfelt comment. :)

I had been getting a little sick of the realism dominating this board, but this has a nice twist, and its almost impossible to not see a real intense feeling.

Beautiful and emotional drawing Leah.

I always hate it when people say "showcase"! It annoys the hell out of me, but I have to say if I were a mod here this would have been in there before the singular first person ever commented on it, because I know it's that good.

edit: ( I keep coming back to look at this, and I want so badly to console him and make it all better, but it's just a painting... this is what art is about, really) You hit it right on the money, honey. :)

this is really good. it's a good use of blurry and sharp areas. it actually reminds me of a wooden doll - pinocchio perhaps

I know what you mean, Lisa and thank you. Thank you so much, Dave. :)
Awwww, thanks Cindy! :D I know what you mean...even PICTUREs of children bring out that maternal nature in us.
Thanks froot - that wooden look actually came because I was on the phone and not really paying attention to what I was drawing. I kind of just wanted to get rid of this from my studio, but I'm actually pretty happy with how it came out.

this makes me so sad...it's perfectly conveyed sadness.

The focus on the eye and the teardrop is superb. Your style, as always, is ftw.