Stunning

Most impressive, Ms. Smith.
I applaud your realistic style.

Thank you! I don't get to indulge very often.

Thank you! It's fun to do something different every now and then!

This is beautiful Gorgeous detail works in the turtle and the koi fish.

Thankee!

Beautiful and peaceful.

Nice. Looks like an illustration from a nature book.

Have you ever tried a realistic bird, like a peregrine falcon or a blue jay?

I did a raven once. A peregrine or a kestrel would be a lot of fun. Oh! Or a barn owl! I adore those.

Eeeeeeee! I love it!

*squee*

Oh wow....just....wow...

Bit different, eh? *grin*

I miss my turtle... =T.T=

Aww. *hugs*

wow
just

whoa

Thank you.

Really beautiful work! I love your realistic work.

Aw, thanks, love! Say! We have another parrot in the household: a female Maximilian Pionus named Cricket. ^_^

I'd love to see her some day!

I need to post pictures of her on LJ...

That's the sort of nature artwork that you don't see everyday. Just beautiful!

Thank you, love!

This is great! This is going to be one of my all time faves. You did an amazing job!

Aww! Thank you!

I really love the realism of this, hun! The Koi, the turtle, and the whole scene just look very peaceful and relaxing, like something I'd expect to see from a professional nature photographer. Really sweet work as always, Terrie! <3

Thank you so much! One of my students was drawing koi fish and the other a sea turtle, so I did this piece along with them so I could teach them some techniques, combining a fresh water turtle and a koi. It was so much fun!

You're very welcome! If I had one of those relaxing Japanese waterfalls in my house, I'd definitely have this printed out as a background. This looks like it'd be right at home at a Shinto Shrine, in a meditation room.

You teach an art class? Where and what is it called? Because I might want to take some lessons from you :)

I'm teaching out of my home. A couple of my friends' daughters: 11 and 13 years old. It's not really a furry class, though. More eclectic, 'cause the girls have the typical short attention span of their ages. They were SO BORED by the time the coloured pencil pieces were finished because it took several weeks. I'm having them draw each other from photos next week.

Ah, so it's a private class, kind of like how my piano teacher came to my house every week when I was a kid. Still would be nice to learn some coloring techniques from you (I'd gladly pay when I can afford the price).

Holy Shit!!!

I think this is the best work I have ever seen from you!!!

Plus, as a sucker for shellbacks, I approve.

^_^ Thanks!

That is just...too amazing for words!

Thank you, luv!

You're very welcome!

I should take more pencil crayon training...

=^.,.^=

Yes, do! I always enjoy working in coloured pencils.

this looks just like my slider that I have had for 21 years and counting :)

Damn...that's just amazing...I'd have never thought you'd done this.

its a really wonderful pic, lovely turtle

With such a great piece, its no surprise you teach art.

Oh, beautiful :). Always love seeing turtles, and I like how it and the goldfish/koi are kind of looking at each other :).

I didn't know you taught art class! Looks like the class got a great lesson out of this one. Great pic that shows off what you can do with colored pencils. :)