"Menolly (Charcoal)" by Katherine N. Garlick

This one must be one of my favorites. Her hair has so much motion to it with the strands blowing around on one side, the other neatly braided. And again, the expression of her mouth is enough to indicate her mood, very realistic. The tone of the picture, the grays and yellows gives it the effect of an aged photograph ...

Not as much detail as most of the others I've seen. But it has a cool 3d type look to it. I like the backround too

I have to say that this is probably my favorite of all your pieces. From the first time I saw this picture in your room, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I think that the black and white have more of an impact rather than if it were colored. And this might sound weird, but my favorite aspect of it is Menolly's mouth. I am drawn to her lips every time I look at her.

As someone known as Menolly for over 24 years now, this was interesting to run across while web-surfing... Never thought of myself as having vision obscured. Hmmmm....

Very intuitive to say the least. Let me say first, that I'm impressed. My (critical) opinion though; a little less "Japanese Anamie" in you work. That type of art is made for only one reason; to save time. You are better than that. Put a little more detail in these beautiful flows you've got going on (specifically in the hair). Hair doesn't follow a railroad. It tends to go in VERY chaotic patterns. Forget this "cartoon" look in what you're doing. You've much more potential that this doesn't give credit to.
Beautifully, and specificlly toned however. The shading, and perspective are perfect to the lighting, as seen.
I say, it's one of my 5 favorites I've seen so far.