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Young refugee 17 years later
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:star::star::star::star-empty::star-empty: Overall
:star::star::star::star-empty::star-empty: Vision
:star::star::star::star-empty::star-empty: Originality
:star::star::star-half::star-empty::star-empty: Technique
:star::star::star::star-half::star-empty: Impact

I write this critique with a direct observation the way the piece comes to me. Note that I do not have the original in front and I relate the piece as accustomed in this spectra of art. To redirect my score, I'll separate it in divisions and in general perspective. Please do remind that what lacks in one, can be strengthened in the other. I'm not an easy critic as I write direct and I compare with what I feel, know from you and know from sort wise works in this spectra.

General: This piece (the second of two) comes alive to me and penetrating, though this one lacks a little more "convincing realism" than the 1st of the two. If I compare your quality works that I'm accustomed, I don't think this is your best, nor your worst. I assume this is realism orientated, and I know that realism commonly comes with a lot of technique and less originality. I know a very broad variety of artist that try realism. A lot of them get lost in technique, without the the touch as they try to just show how good they are. This is not the case here, but it doesn't show a full fetched mastered technique either.

Vision: It is a refreshing concept to see a dual-drawing like this. A lot of people wonder how people will look when they haven't seen familiars in a long time, but uncommonly it is used in this direct way. Did that had the purpose intention to get insight of the viewer? I don't know... that is quite subjective.

Originality: It is a good concept and there are ingredients added to make the whole piece work. I can be short about it. It isn't put through other cornerstones of art. I know you have that ability. I rate it 3 stars and that is quite high, regarding that realism alone lacks originality.

Technique: It is not the best, nor the worst. I do not know if you have references for this. In case of observation, you lack mainly sophistication of detail work and balancing through a convincing realism that lends its power from that part. If you went from out your mind (intellectual realism), you must know that it is very hard to perceive all natural and subtle nuances that "makes" it. The style is not too consistent as well; at least not as well as your 1st of the two. Compared to your surrealistic works, this isn't your best, though the proportions are plausible correct. The technique is there, but the understanding and observation to make it look convincing isn't developed enough.

Impact: Like I've said, the technique takes away some convincing impact that realism lends its power from. The radiance and essence i feel from this drawing is the biggest celebration of those two. It is deep and emotional and that for me personally, is the most important factor! The conscious reminder on how people look when aging is an impact on itself! Well done on that part!

Congratulations on this piece and there are more celebrations to be found here .