okay okay okay.... i found my words again...! :) sorry cass if i irritated you :) i was simply looking for words... i think this is amazzing... this is brilliant - those eyes - the details... the brilliance... it's like the photo..... no i guess it's better, because you put some magic in there... :) it reminded me of the pic with the caroussel and the horses... in both you really put in this breath taking realism... WOW... :)

I can see why those eyes have been getting to you Cass, you captured the very essence of his spirit there, beautifully done, I agree with Christian this monkey is alive in a way no photo could ever be, you did him proud!

Thank you Bev, Tim and Christian, who never irritates me. This isn't a photo, but a drawing in PS, copied from a photo that I plan to scan tomorrow night and post in the 2D forum. Thanks again for such flattering comments :)

Such Wonderful Work Cassie....I Love This One As This Baby Monkey Is So Cute!!!!~Well Done~~

Oh Cass!! I'm totally speechless here! I thought it was a photography at first!!! Awesome work!!

he is so cute not sure what kind tho! ann :)

i'm blown away by your painting skills!! so very realistic & beautiful done... he's as cute as can be, luv the eyes :]

For crying out loud Cassie... will you never stop blowing me away with this insane talent of yours??? This work of art is truly amazing... the detail and color leave me in awe. Thank you for sharing this with us dear friend!

Fabulous artwork ~ love the eyes, and the light on the fur.

Just stunning !

Beautiful work, Cassie. Sorry I don't know what type of monkey he is, but he sure is a heart grabber. .

Have you tried looking behind the fridge? When you lose something it's nearly always there. Okay, that's a Red Dwarf quote LOL ;-) looks behind the fridge AHA! Here it is ;-) examines your brain Ah, what a beauty! One side seems a little bigger than normal too, hmm, interesting... oh I do like this brain, what a beautiful person this belongs to... la di da... forgotten something... clicks fingers into upright point PICTURE! Shit LOL... oh man, this is something else hugs. I'll start from the back ;-) Very good idea to blur the background like that, definitely adds to the almost photographic sense of realism and accentuates those delicate hairs better than any more elaborate backdrop ever could. Great work on his hair, your patience with those fine layers of tone has paid off. And those eyes... man. Bev's right, they have given this portrait a sense of intimacy greater than a photo could achieve, it really is as though you're encroaching on his personal space but he's trusting you enough to do so, providing you make no sudden movements and there's some fruit in your bag L. This little guy is adorable Cass, another PS session well spent, and I have to say (before I forget to do so again) how much I like your new signature box... reminds me of the text boxes in Taoist art, was that the plan? HUGS Thank you so much :-D

Actually I thought it was a photo at first, but then...Cassie, you are a Master (with a big M)!! Those eyes are not easily forgotten. First I wondered what they reminded me of, then i remembered. The first hours after giving birth to my children, when I looked and looked into their eyes, and felt I saw into the eternity itself, right into their souls. There is no bottom in a newborn baby's eyes, and you have captured this here, thanks for letting me remember those precious moments. This little creature is so lovely that no words can describe it!!

Those sft beautiful eyes have the very essence of quiet contemplation, and it's WE who are being contemplated. If any eyes could see into a person's soul, it's these, and causes me to reflect on things much deeper than surface issues. Great job on the hair too, it's so lifelike. In fact it's to your credit that so many people have complimented you on it's realism. hugs

It is just quite superb Cassie!!

Woww excellent !!!

WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW what a masterpiece filled with life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you catch me with this WOWWWWW. YOU have the spirit of nature in your hands and you give this picture live. I am very proud, to know you . All your painting affects my heart. It gives me the feeling, to stand beside you. Connected always and forever. thanks cassie that you show it HUGEST HUGS and a big Kiss

It's so awesome angel... And it shows me that often animals are more human than humans. I am sorry I couldn't be inyahoo today.. but I am in Monza and in this pc no chats are installed.Hope to reach you on Monday. Love you infinitely.. thanx for all you are that makes me go on with hope. Luv, Meli :)

So pleased I squeezed a few moments to drop in tonight. This is wonderful Cass thanks for making my night with you wonderful painting. I think he wants the apple Im eating. LOL

I'm so late with my words here, Cassie! And I don't yhink I can find more to say after all those wonderfu comments! I can only repeat, such a master piece; and so much more expressive than a photo could be. The poor fellow has been captured, but you have set free his soul with your magical touch in this picture. Thank you so much for creating this, and sharing it with us! hugest hugs :-)

this is cool .. awesome pic !!! real look is fantastic