You have to be an artist since only an artist would agonize over their validity. I think the drawing is fine and nicely balanced. Note that I am not an artist but a musician/songwriter/poet. I do appreciate beauty. The muses do get around and yours will come around again. Wear the beret proudly. You are an artist.

i think it's a very good drawing. i really like the blackwork, and black-and-white imagery.

nicely done. you are very talented.

I'm very imressed! I love the stark contrast and the way you flip to mirror image on the colors! Excellent! And a fascinating style. My daughter draws, too and has all her life (she's 20), so while I stink at the terminology, I love looking at drawings! Personally, I'm a writer! And I feel for you about not being able to draw in a while. I've been the same way with my writings.

I am personally not qualified to quantify artwork. However, from my perspective it is very well done.

You are very nice guys , a much needed encouragement .

there are no rules in art.

If you feel you are an artist then so you are. Even if you don't feel you are an artist you still may be one.

As for the picture I think it's quite wonderful!

I really like it as well... Bravo!!...x

zeinna,

I would encourage you to continue to draw and develop your artistic skills in any media you find interesting. I am not sure what the definition of an "artist" is? I think we can all have artistic qualities even if we are primarily left brained. What is important is how it makes you feel when you are "creating" anything and using your right brain. There will be people who like your creations and those who don't. It will always be a matter of interpretation not artistic qualities.

I, personally, like what you have done with all your artwork on the site. What you have done is not something that I think I could do. I love art.....I paint with watercolor, I sketch, I alter books etc. What I find most gratifying is the very peaceful feeling I have when doing it. I don't do it to sell it, I do it because I enjoy it and I know it is good for me.

Do it for you and for the joy it brings you. Again, I encourage you to continue because your work has value. xo

OMFG! THAT IS AWESOME! you should be very proud. It speaks to me. I hope you get back to drawing, it is a good outlet. I doodle/draw too but nothing good like that! Never doubt that you are an artist. WOW.

I see a lot of artists in my job because we have an outstanding sign team that do a lot of their own work. Some tattoo, some do painted portraits on the side. I really, truly like this piece. It spoke to me of beauty wrapped and tethered by conflict. Others may see it differently but that is what I saw in this lovely piece of art. Excellent!

Well i teach art elementary aged children but can tell you most 15 year olds can't handle such prints (it is a print, right?). An art prof said something similar to me in college but i teach i am not in ddsign. Nevermind, I see your avatar which i think u did too and together i see that you have lots of talent. If you want to grow, and many artists do, read technique books. I read the Natural Way to Draw and Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain bc others can compliment but u must feel that confidence yourself a bit more and more skill equals more confidence. Really you are very talented tho.

The prof said " most cant handle rendering faces" ...thought i should explain bc i was unclear.