Queen Kotya Has Arrived

This is by far my favorite of your pieces. Although it doesn't have the surreal aspects of your general themes, it has this powerful, raw glare that holds everything we need to know. The way her hair is blowing and her body is huddled in the sweater almost makes me feel the wind I imagine is hitting her on my own skin. When I look into her eyes, I almost feel a little guilty for whatever it is I did to her to make her hold that expression - which is an amazing feat you have accomplished as an artist, bringing forth such personal reactions.

The saying 'a picture holds a thousand words' comes to mind, as when I look in those eyes, a million scenarios pop up in my mind. The title adds even more wonder to this woman's tale. Also, everything here is so ingeniously placed. The messy hair and flecks of running mascara give it realism that is often very hard to achieve. The way you blurred out the edges to focus on her is an effective tool as well, as it simultaneously lets us see the full setting and tells us what's important here.

The only improvement I can suggest is to not include the signature so boldly in the photo (the 'Flex' in the bottom left corner). It diminishes the realism of the scenario a bit by standing out clear and contrasting. Other than that, I think this is beautiful and powerful and one of your best works so far.