Should I finish?

[Crias]

I have been drawing animals for as long as I can remember, but have never really liked drawing people. I recently decided that I wanted to get better at people, so started working on this drawing of a child. I didn't finish it before I got started on more animals and the drawing went by the wayside, but now as I look back on it I really like it as is...incomplete. Somehow the simplicity really captures the raw emotion and childishness for me. I am still undecided about whether or not to go and put in all of the detail that I do with my animal drawings or leave it incomplete, as it is. I would love opinions on this subject.

Thanks in advance.

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Cathy Sheeter
Sheeter Zoo Crew Animal Art
www.geocities.com/sheeter_zoo_crew/

[m_a_r_t_i_n]

Leave it!!! I don't see how this could possibly be improved upon

[bruin70]

i wouldn't necessarily FINISH the drawing but i think it's unfinished areas need to be brought up to balance off the finished areas....{M}

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[ArtyHelen]

If you like it, keep it that way.

But since you asked for opinions, it does look unfinished to me.
(Perhaps if you just finished off the head more?)

I think if you're going to do a piece which has that incomplete but complete look, you need to plan to do so in advance, so that it balances properly and looks more intentional.

It's a lovely piece of work, and I would like to see it go all the way.

But that's just my humble opinion! It's YOUR work, and if you think it's complete, it's complete!

Helen

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[Crias]

Thanks for your comments and thoughts. I think I will put some more work into it and see what comes of it. I really have nothing to loose since this piece is just for fun and learning.

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Cathy Sheeter
Sheeter Zoo Crew Animal Art
www.geocities.com/sheeter_zoo_crew/

[ArtyHelen]

Please remember to show us if you do finish it!

Helen

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[jioRji]

I think you should keep on going!!

And draw the cute dog you have for your tiny head

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~jioRji~
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[tammy]

Really captures the child's delight. I'd finish it.

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[Suz]

I like at is also, but I can see how you can grow it into a "finished" drawing.

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Suz.

[JeanineJ]

Beautiful! Fantastic mouth and expression! I agree with those who suggest adding to the negative space first...

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Jeanine Jackson
Stamford, CT
www.peoplescapesct.com