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Published: 2006-02-28 20:53:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 28114; Favourites: 468; Downloads: 44
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September 19, 2004.My sister stole some charcoal from school and gave it to me, and this was the result.
It was rather an accidental doodle, seeing as it's on lined paper, but when my dad's girlfriend's daughter Kristen saw this, she became emotional and really gravitated toward this piece, so I'm dedicating this upload to her. Otherwise I wouldn't have considered it (being on lined paper etc).
It's people like Kristen who remind me that even my accidental drawings can be worth it, that everyone sees something new, something different, about my work. When sometimes I can't see anything at all.
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Edit: Thanks to everyone, the suggester, the featurer, and all of you who made me feel incredible and gave such amazing comments. It's people like you and Kristen who make me feel like I'm doing the right thing.
Someone tried reporting this as a misplaced deviation, I'm assuming a scrap... dA overruled your suggestion.
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thats beautiful, brought a tear to my face seriously amazing
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The emotion in this is amazing. It makes me think of Amelia Earhart for some reason.
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Thank you so much! Does this look like Amelia Earhart, I wonder? I've never seen her face close up.
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You're welcome ^^ It kinda does, actually: [link] I didn't have a really clear idea of her appearance either before I looked it up; that was just the impression the photo gave me.
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Wow, I think I see what you mean! She has the same sort of wide-eyed "I'm interested in something but you can't tell what it is" look. 
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I'm not sure I know that mobile phone thing that you're talking about.... but thank you very much! ^_^
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Thank you so much! I really do love charcoal, I just never seem to get into it enough outside of school. Perhaps I should!
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i am in love!!
this is so beautiful! i love her expression, like she's suprised to see someone and trying not to look more shocked...i don't know, something like that.
either way, it's gravitating, just wanna look for ages trying to work out just what she's thinking....i definatly think the lined paper affect lol, adds to the spontiniety!
im off to check out more of your work.....
~Zoe~
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Thanks so much! I love how people interpret her expression.
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no problemo!! as long as all that time was spent doing more arty stuff for me to seee!!!
meh, kidding
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I just stumbled across this - but I have to say, I adore it!!
Accidental or not, there is something almost... endearing (?) about this piece. You want to know her, she looks all cheerful and innocent.
Great job here!!
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Why thank you.
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No problem, it deserves favourite-ing
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This is really a beautiful drawing, the shading is wonderful!
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wow, that is incredible. I love the way she kind of fades into the paper around the edges; very cool.
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I love it- those piercing eyes, that perfectly realistic nose (so many people cheat on noses), and those almost elfin lips. Gorgeous. You give me reason not to fret when I run out of room in my sketchbook. ... lined paper... wow.
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Why thank you! Thank you so much for such kind words.
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Love it especially the expression on her face!!
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forget the medium, this was it... this is part of you, and everything counts!
take care.l
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this is gorgeous. spontaneous and beautiful-- i love her eyes.
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Why thank you, I'm glad you like it!
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Thanks man! It was so unexpected, especially that it was this piece, even... but yowee...!
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Most beautiful. Exceptional in every way (well except the lined paper lol).
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Her eyes are brimming with life. Almost spooky, but absolutely captivating. I can see why your dad's girlfriends' daughter felt such strong emotions about it. I would too if someone showed me this as a "doodle" - I'd demand a few free art classes too 
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lol! Aw thank you.
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Really pretty! Piercing eyes, and great facial structure!
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this is beautiful. dont you just love doin drawings on lined paper, and then it turning out really good..haha
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lol, sometimes I hate it! But this one seems to enjoy being on lined paper, so I guess it really depends on the nature of the piece.
I was just testing out the charcoals. 
And thanks so much!
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