>>2423396For a digital drawing, this portrait has a wonderful soft texture. You left no hard edges for us to get caught on. The piece is very kind to our eyes with such a smooth and gentle flow. Visually and texturally, I think the technique resides somewhere between traditional pencil sketching and a water color wash. It's hard to believe this piece is purely digital. You are a master at your craft.
Your subject is wonderful. It's easy to see how you would be moved to create such a portrait. I am especially drawn to her expression, though I can't say exactly why. There seems to be so much going on behind those eyes, and more than a little mischief. I think I understand her hand in the lower left corner. It seems to play to the mood and to her expression. I believe that she's playfully putting someone in their place.
Softness of line, subtlety of shade, and just enough contrast to provide the visual depth we need, all combine to create a piece which is visually satisfying, and which I think may have been difficult to accomplish digitally. I believe this portrait would also lend itself well to traditional pencil drawing.
It's touching and real. It's emotive yet easy going. It's quite beautiful to me.
I have no real changes to suggest. You have done it all.
Thank you.
http://istvanszaboifj.deviantart.com/art/Shimabukuro-Satsuki-589028976 
