First of all, I must say how much I like this one. You have brought such emotions and raw feeling out by just a simple look. Even without understanding the story the viewer is able to pick up the type of characteristics each character has.

The coloring and shading is very nicely done and the techniques you used suit the work well. The clothing may be a bit simple but it helps focus your attention to the characters, while the added points of details, the silver pendant comes to mind, gives the viewer something more to look at. the background too is well done this way, while being subtle enough it still gives a good idea to the scene and adds to the atmosphere. I also love the added colors in their eyes and her lips. It really makes the piece pop.

A bit of critique though. While this looks just lovely I would suggest fixing his ear just a bit. There should be just a bit more attached to head above the lobe, if you get what I'm saying, and perhaps, just move it up just a smidgen. That's the only thing that strikes me when I looked at it. But every artist has those little 'fix ups' and would only take a few minutes to fix.

Over all its a very striking piece and one of my favourites of yours. Well done!

Normally I'd just gush in a comment, and I apologize in advance if you do not truly seek a rating and a critique. Overall you captured my scene beautifully. You even gave a silhouette background of the inn they are in and I didn't even ASK for that. This means you went above my request for details and shows you saw more important thing than I did. I'm very impressed!

I think even without the text, this scene speak highly of your ability to capture emotion and facial expressions. This is by far the best picture of Horock ever done. He is not a llikeable character by many, but here in his face I see confusion, fear, and beauty I never saw before. You did that. You brought that out. The personal touches you added to Horock and the contrast between him and Xull'rae are very interesting. You matched my words well and with the details of the inn around them, I commend you for you attention to the original.

You are your own critic to your coloring style. Here I see realistic detail to hair strands, cloak folds, and even the woodwork. Not to mention the difference in the two drow skin tones. I think Xull'rae's mouth is fine. She looks pissed, her lips look sneering. Her eyes help to overlook any flaws her mouth may have. I personally love Horock's eyes the color you used is just spectacular!

My project is very near and dear to me and as such I may be biased in my review and rating but this is a good scene. It's the details that matter, not how well it is shaded or colored and in that regard you did awesome. I couldn't ask for better.