Inspiron  03/01/03 @059

I love the face but the way the hair is done is a bit too fluffy and it illustrates that Niko has a freaky head shape or something.

Baybeestar  03/01/03 @068

Thank you I did have a bit of a hard time on the hair since the photo ref didn't show much of it...she does have cropped blunt cut bangs though...but I do see that the seem to be a bit fluffy...the lovely Niko does not have a feaky head shape as my portrait depicts Here is another ref I had for her hair... www.baybeestar.com/colours02.jpg

Nenne  03/01/03 @100

Just loves the shine on the skin SuperB again

Walterz  03/01/03 @119

You deserve elite status. This and your newest peice blow the competition. It's sad that pieces like this don't get into the top ten just cuz not enough people see it, or are lazy to check the new art. You have my vote nonetheless, +5.

A78  03/01/03 @126

+

SarCasTar  03/01/03 @146

hmmm.... there's something a bit odd with the general shape off the banges and forehead, but those eyes... wow! and excellent job on the lips and skim texture.

ZiN  03/01/03 @246

I agree with walterz, you got my vote. -ZiN

hectic  03/01/03 @440

well, the head is a bit strange, and according to the photo reference the eyes are bit closer, but still ... great work ... especially those eyes !!! +5

Iguana  03/01/03 @447

You did a perfect job on her eyes! They look so photorealistic! Also her lips are magnificent! I love this painting! Hard to believe you made this in several hours, this would take me weeks (and would be only half of the quality of this one!) Well done my dear!

Inspiron  03/01/03 @601

I know niko doesn't have a freaky head, I think she is very beautiful... sorry if the note above sounds too blunt.

Baybeestar  03/01/03 @615

Thank you everyone Walterz & ZiN, Iguana, great comments like yours are all I need, not a status (although that would feel great ), just sweet words of encouragement Hectic, thank you for the vote I know there is always room for improvement, I'm still learning, it never ends...with this piece and my last I was trying to finish them in a day and call them "done", something I haven't been able to do with two bigger pieces I've been working on...which, needless to say, has got me feeling kinda low...so, I did these two, and I'm feeling quite better Now I can go back to my unfinished works with a fresh and confident attitude Again, thank you everyone!

ChrissyK  03/01/03 @717

I so agree with Walterz, you are so talented and anyone that doesn't see your beautiful work is truely missing out!

opcd  03/01/03 @759

impressive the skin looks very real and that piercing rocks!

SilverStylus  03/03/03 @636

You did it - these eyes ARE amazing

NiSsE  03/03/03 @728

I can only say OOOOOHHH DAMN! You are realy good my friend.....

Baybeestar  03/03/03 @751

Thank you so much guys Weeeeeeeee

Cesalv  03/04/03 @700

The skin... is she maked up? It´s so real... impressive

Per  03/05/03 @031

This is absolutely beautiful. I really love this one. It has become my favorite picture of all posts (not only your posts). Honestly. I just have one comment though: There seems to be a little lighten stroke just next to the left side of her nose. It looks a bit misplaced. Or is it just me? Anyway, you really did a great job. I can't believe you made it in just four hours.... amazing. +5

Baybeestar  03/05/03 @327

Cesalv, thank you, no she is not from my imagination ...the ref photo link is right before the portrait Per, THANK YOU I'm flattered I don't think you are seeing things, I can now see a bunch of things that need work, but my whole goal was to get some practice on starting and finishing a piece in one day, so I am satisfied...well almost, you have no idea how tempting it is to open it back up and do some touch ups, lol Must.......resist....have..........to be.....ssssstrong!

Per  03/05/03 @429

lol... thanks for the reply, Jennifer. I know it must be hard to resist, if an "error" is popping into your eyes. But I also think you should give yourself the time to go back and do some touch ups to complete your masterpieces. On the other hand, I really admire your strong will.

Daitoo  03/05/03 @611

I think everything was said yet. It's wonderfull, did you really only spent 4 hours on that?

Daitoo  03/05/03 @618

I would love to see a step by step or a tutorial from you

Nustad  03/06/03 @021

I think it's an awesome painting.

Lapis  03/06/03 @604

Please consider an indepth tutorial. Amazing work!

Daitoo  03/06/03 @612

Thanks so much for this explanation. It seems so simple....It's always the case when a great artist explain you his way of working. Thanks

McF  03/07/03 @052

the eye is capturing.. but I really dig how you did the skin texture here. any hints on tools used? is it texturize?

harmonysteel  03/08/03 @552

I really love this image Baybeestar . There's so much beauty to it. Definately one of my favourites. +5 for you.

Stormi  03/08/03 @655

Absolutely stunning.. I love her eyes you've captured her soul in this beautiful work of art. I would also love to see a step by step tutorial by you. =)

imm0rtal  03/08/03 @799

I think you actually made her prettier than she is!

serg  03/11/03 @462

Good work and eyes.

proteque  03/11/03 @498

I can't remember if I already have comment this picutre. But who cares. It deserves more than one comment. The picture is "perfect" the hair is a bit off but the face is that good that I hardly noticed. 5+! keep it up!

Opality  03/12/03 @166

Wow, her eyes are so incredibly lifelike I love it so much.

divtag  03/19/03 @510

i have said it before and i wil say it again... you are an amazing artist. Elite indeed.... 5+

Belletrist  04/10/03 @633

I loved this portrait when I first saw it at Enayla's forum. I still adore it. Just impressive work. The eyes are simply stunning. +5 (and even higher)

Fork  06/05/03 @884

Oh my god, I think I'm falling in love with you, Jennifer! If you make more pictures like this, I'm sure I will. +5 (would have been more, if I had)

besha  06/09/03 @619

INCREIBLE !!!!!!!!How the Heck you did that???? woow!

Jordon-Hall  06/15/03 @080

I love it! The skin is beautiful. So realistic! +4!

Baybeestar  06/15/03 @438

*blushes* *beams with joy* Thank you so much everyone for leaving such great comments

adamfrancuzik  07/11/03 @194

Wow... I heard Linda Bergkvist was your inspiration. Now I see it's paid off! Great stuff!

MidnightSunrise  08/05/03 @183

Hey, ou've done a great job with this, but after I looked at the reference picture I wished you had added the sense or the feeling rather of kind of madness, or wildness which I sensed in the picture you used. LOL, that's just what I would try to capture, nevermind me. U did great!

kittyKat  05/06/04 @619

+7

Meagan  07/03/04 @290

gorgeous!

stephaniels  08/22/04 @380

The eyes and the skin texture are just amazing, as has already been said. But darnit, they're so good that it deserved to be said again! The amount of detail here is astounding. Gorgeous!

DrInker  09/23/04 @183

I've seen tons of these on this site and I really got bored with them. But this one is just superb... well done and keep it up +8

MayYeo  09/27/04 @284

OMG, this portrait is so truly beautiful... I should like the eyes the most, but hapens I like most the shiny skin... Great job!

johanflood  10/10/04 @105

the eye is amazingly good

Kerrigan  10/30/04 @244

I love her eyes!

Manelle  11/03/04 @075

Great amazing eyes.... fantastic.

creativeunltd  11/03/04 @996

Your work is great!!! I love the skin texture, the eyes...EVERYTHING!!! I would love to try painting people and just to let you know that you will be my inspiration once I do start. +7 from me (thats the highest Ican vote at the mo)

amorphous  11/04/04 @128

yea, i also agree with walterz. you definetly deserve an elite status. +7 but here's some beer to get you over it.

Bolivar  12/14/04 @446

You do deserve Elite.

aniviel  12/24/04 @033

Heh, fancy finding you here. I can't say how much I love this painting enough.

eduardobedoya  01/17/05 @765

AMAZING, FAIR TECHNIQUE

takren  09/04/06 @882

Wow... Amazing.

DizzyCow  04/16/07 @258

Love her expression!Good work.it seem so real.Dont like the hair and her hair-style +7/7