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Published: 2004-01-26 13:47:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 1871; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 236
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With every new day, there is hope...I thought I had submitted this, but apparently not. It's not a recent piece, but it's still very dear to me.
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it's lovely
just what i need right now, hope
It's a fav!
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I was deeply moved by this wonderful piece of art. It is more than enchanting, or magical--and it is both of those...there is a sense of true hope shining from this piece. I have NO idea how you were able to accomplish that. You are a truy talented artist.
~SnoCat
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Aww, well thank you 
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You did a lovely job on this one--it's not just an angel picture, my dear. You've caught something really special in this drawing.
~SnoCat
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Aww, well thank you. I really appreciate your kind words.
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You are very welcome, m'dear!!! (grin)
~SnoCat
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... Awesome work on this one!! 
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Wow, beautiful job, the background, her wings, the sky! The clouds are stunning, you painted them amazingly! 
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The color contrasts in this piece are exquisite. The warmer tones are strikingly beautiful against the cooler ones, making it eye-catching yet almost relaxing at the same time.
Overall, this is a very beautiful piece.
~ Sleepwalking-Dreamer
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Thanks! I enjoy reading your comments so much! So very thoughtful.
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More of those wonderful colours that we see in the Rebirth pic... I do love that combination you have come up with. I should imagine it'd take a bit of bravery to use those hues succesfully - I really do love those colours together
To me, her eyes looks slightly too big, but it isn't so much of an issue, seeing as the picture seems very symbolic, and the style brings to mind a mixture of the old medieval paintings and Pre-Raphealite (I do so love Pre-Raphealite 
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Thanks again, Ludi!
I do enjoy working in that colour combination- it seems to be a striking contrast of warm and cold- warm sunshine and cold, cold shade.
I do usually make eyes larger than normal- I thought it would heighten her look of worry. Lately, I have been drawing slightly more realistic faces, however...
I'm so happy you think it has a Pre-Raphealite feel to it! Ahh, there's something so magical about the Pre-Raphealites.
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Hmmmm looks likes she is concentrating on something lovely work as usual
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hey how ara ya doing how was the holiday ????
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I had an okay break, nothing too spectacular. I'm kinda bored at the moment too.
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Hey Charles!!!!
Hahaha, "she"????
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Thankies, Lindy.
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aaahh Nell, methinks I need time to recover between awesome paintings too! she is lovely indeed.
*suddenly wishes I was at home painting*
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Beautiful colorwork, and I love the shading! SHe seems so sad though, but I love it!
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Beautiful colorwork, and I love the shading! SHe seems so sad though, but I love it!
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Wow! I like the soft colours of this - which I usually don't
And the detail to the dress and the landscape is wonderful!
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absolutely gorgeous...this sort of work is what got me into painting u really are very talented
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Aww, thank you so much, Tilly!
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- this and your last piece, 'Rebirth' - well, brilliant - they look as if they could be part of a related series, maybe, like a panel-section for an elaborate open-out book of Kells or somesuch - really liked the Rebirth one too, if I'd spotted it first on epilogue I definitely would've given you the vote (if it was a votable thing, that is - ) - or if indeed I could even get into epilogue half the time...ahh, let's not get into that....
- anyway, another beautiful work!
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Thanks, Snuurg!
I agree with you. After I submitted " Rebirth," I was reminded of "Hope," because of it's subject matter and colour scheme, and I wondered if it was in this gallery. I hadn't submitted it, so I thought I should, as I think it's relevant to "Rebirth," and my current state of mind. I am very flattered that you think they would suit being in an elaborate book of sorts!
Oh yeah, it's not a vote-able competition on epi. 
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Really nice!!! Your work are so pure! It's beautiful!
Merci 
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Oh excellent! I cannot wait to see them!
Thank you for your kind words.
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Whoa! Slow down, Lady. You don't give me a chance to recover from the last piece that you submit!
Once again, it's incredibly detailed, with somewhat unnatural colours that seem to group together very naturally though. I think the technique and style is visibly a bit older, as you say, but the idea itself and the sheer beauty of it is every bit a match for the rest of your work. I love the look on her face, and the way that it bows into her hand. That, in my opinion, is indeed the look of hope. It's still melancholic, but in a beautiful positive manner. My favourite part is her wings. I love the variety of colours that you've used, and the details on it. The colours remind me of patterning on some eggs at around easter time. Your wet-in-wet technique is always brilliant, and I can tell that you've been learned in the ways for quite a while now!
It's no surprise that this piece is very dear to you. It's beautiful!
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Haha! I promise not to submit anything for the next few days then!
Oh Peet, you seem to know me so well. Noticing that the style/technique of this piece is a little older. There's no fooling you! You've got eyes like an eagle!
Thank you for the lovely words!
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The colors are fantastic!! I love pastels. They sky is absolutely beautiful, and her hair really stands out since it's a color that contrasts with the other colors in the piece. And you really got that fuzzy look that mountains in the distance get, awesome!
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Thank you, Heather.
The idea behind this was the angel is pensive, and deep in thought. However, the sky, and the general lighting suggests the dawning of a new day- that it's not the end of the world, and there is still hope.
So you were right.
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Awesome!
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Oooooh. Is beautiful 
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all hail nell, queen of folds! this is, as usual, superb. very dreamlike and peaceful. her eyes... she looks deep in thought. i hope this doesn't ruin the beauty of this, but it occured to me that it would be funny to have her staring at the coffee monster. that would be an interesting twist, i think.
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Hahaha- "Queen of folds"!!!
And what an odd and hilarious idea you had! Maybe the Coffee Monster could be haunting her.
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Gorgeous colours as always Nell. You have done her hair really well
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WOW!!! I love her dress Nell!!! And all that purple!!!!! GORGEOUS!!!
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She ain't naked but that's alright! The way you draw folds on the clothes look beautiful, and they really look like they were etched into the paper. And its amazing how the yellows actually seem to glow on here! To me it looks like waves of fire or energy radiating from her-which I think is very cool! There's just too much good stuff in your work! The clouds are soft and soothing, the mountain feel craggy, and the angel actually feel like she's not flat or part of the background like what happens when everybody else uses watercolor. I think we can all learn something here, and that's...
NELL DID A PICTURE JUST FOR ME SUCKAS! MWAHAHAHA!!!
That had to be done. As always I just can't wait to see your next work of art!
-The Outburst Captain
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Aww Cappy, thank you very much!
Now continue those outbursts!
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Wow Nell, the colours have just grabbed me and blown me away. It looks fantastic. The dress fold look great. Is it me or am I seeing more of you in some of these images?
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