Water Stallion

While I agree with the previous critique's comments regarding the light and the lines on the stallion, the overall use of water texture on the horse is superb. There is an incredible sense of energy and power while still maintaining an ethereal quality.

The shading in the piece is wonderful - the gradiation between dark and light blues and browns as well as the subtle shading denoting and enhancing the musculature of the stallion is very well done.

Finally the fish. I had to think about the fish a little bit. Did I like them or did they detract from the overall picture? I finally decided that the goldfish added a note of whimsy to the piece and provide just a, um, splash of bright color to draw the eye.

A very well-done piece.