fabulous image!!!!excellent work!!!bravo!!!vote!!:DDD

Glad to see I'm one of the first to comment this time! Dear Cassie, I see all kinds of similar imagery around me daily on Japanese TV and manga comic books. Yours is quite different from the things I see here. Yours seems to have cultural distance which gives it a unique persepective, and a certain charm. Love the reflection of the temple, btw. It would be interesting to hear what Japanese people make of it. Thanks as always!

I love it, ~V~

super work here, love your style and the colors are amazing !

you made dreams and you are my dream of friendship who come true. kisses

Some beautiful effects here, an intriguing painting!

thumbup :)) i love this subtle but strong coloring here cassie...!!!! it's such an amazing thing! and sooo well done!!! thanks for this gift!

Oh man Cass, that's one hell of a richness in those colours! I assume you've built them up in subtle layers to achieve that. This is just magical and I know Matt will love it beyond a doubt! You've also made interesting use of wet-on-wet blotches in the sky, to me this "ages" it and yet in such a way that none of the intensity of the colouring is lost, quite the opposite in fact! Another triumph from the master hugs, thank you so much for sharing this, now I know where you've been the last couple of nights ;-D

Excellent work!!! Very balanced composition!!! Beautiful graphic aspect!!!

Superb Original ArtworkGreat Colours And A Creative Touch Makes This Painting A Pleasure To View!!!!!

beautiful, thanks so much for sharing this in its entirety, i feel myself captivated by this, im being pulled in by the flowing forms and colours, the sword and temple really leap off the page! a master work :)(:

Wow Cass! This is so beautiful, your use of hues & tones is just perfect, the depth & subtletly of the colours stunning, just as the balance between dynamic motion & stillness is, I love everything about this & there is so much to love!! Thank you so much for sharing hugs.

So... here it is, completed. A wonderful painting, dramatic and contempative at the same time

I love the golden tones of the temple, to me it's what makes this work stand out, as well as the way his cloak becomes the lanscape. I can only marvel at the way great skill you have painting reflections and semi-transparent things in water colour. It is a joy to see this work completed. hug

I can only say: WOW! Maybe some more words...:-) WOW the colors, and tones! Wow the composition! WOWWOWWOW! There is everything that's needed for a master work - the atmosphere, the dynamics, the ability to evoke deep emotions - and such a joy for eye! I loved the wip, this one I LOVE, I adore, it takes to so many different areas of my heart... Thank you so much, dear Cassie :-)

All I can say is that it would be an inspiring thing indeed to be able to watch you work Cassie. To see a creation such as this unfold before my eyes would be a memorable event to say the least. Phenomenal work as always dear friend.

I also love the golden hue you've captured in the Temple - it's amazing to think it was done in watercolour! The crisp lines are a wonderful counterpoint to Aki's flowing form and hair. I love his intent expression and how he seems to blend into the scene. The fallen leaves are a beautiful touch. I bet Matt loves ithugs

A job you have done Cassie!! The enhanced richness of the colours and esp the golden hues

I am raptured by this angel. Totally :)