Overall, I think this is an exquisite piece. Beautifully done. It immediately captured my attention and compelled me to write some thoughts regarding it. Here are the elements that I observed:

+ First off, the technique is fantastic. The use of the flowing watercolor is beautiful. It gives the image a sense of movement and brings it alive.

+ Despite the flow for the watercolor, it does not look like the subject is drenched, which I think is really remarkable.

+ I think the choice to not blend things but to have discrete color boundaries was great. It adds to the striking quality of the picture that draws you to it.

+ Further the choice of ink lines was perfect. It takes a flowing image and adds some support and sharpness to it making it seem more tangible. Good contrast to the color flow.

- Still, I wonder if you were trying to have it be the image of a girl in water. However, when I first saw it it seemed very much to me a girl wearing a veil instead of it being water; actually it still looks like a veil to me. If the intent is veil then I do think the lines add tremendously to it. If the intent was water it takes away from its flow, so in that case perhaps not using the black lines would have been better.

+ There is a wetness to the image which I thought perhaps was an artistic element or an interpretation of emotion. Or perhaps an element of nature. But not water like in a swimming pool. The mystery adds to the appeal I think.

+ I do love the overall effect. In particular, I like that you didn't just stop at black lines but also have white lines demarcating other colors such as the shading around the eyes.

+ That brings me to the eyes. They have a very alive, wet look to them. The reflections and shadows intermingle beautifully and the flowing paint really adds to their realism. Of course their precise detail certainly provides the foundation for it all to come together.

+ The eyes, which look to me like female eyes, also have an intensity and intelligence about them which is nicely conveyed making is a compelling personality. So the simple picture speaks volumes about the person.

- I will mention though that the image scene is a fairly well-known layout. Focus on beautiful eyes hiding the rest of the face. Often used by photographers, film makers and artists. So if someone asked, "is the layout original?" I would say that it was not. However I would also add that it is stunning in its execution and that alone makes it quite unique.

+ This may seem like a trivial point to make but the choice of paper makes a difference and I think you chose very well. The texture definitely enhances the picture and gives it stability, like the lines do.

+ Overall I think your technique and creations are amazing and it is really a treat to see you create these beautiful works of art.

Another fantastic work of art, as if we expect anything less of you.

I want to start on the eyes, because that's where I'm first drawn to in the piece. The amount of detail you put into those eyes is terrific. I'm half expecting them to suddenly move and stare straight at me. They are so realistic. I also love that in the work, she isn't looking at me. Most menacing stares are directed at the viewer but not this one. She is looking right past me, but yet somehow I still know that she is watching me. The lashes, the highlights, the color everything is just perfect.

Now, moving along. The garment across her mouth was an amazing touch, as I saw pointed out in an earlier critique, it adds mystery. Is she hiding from me or someone else or is she just hiding herself from the world. It keeps you looking at the work because it keeps you wondering.

The dripping effect just finishes off the piece. I feel as if when I look away and then back she'll be gone. Like she might just melt right off the page so I have to take in as much as I can before she does.

Anyway, overall great work.