I've been oddly studying this piece, looking at each little detail from the coloring, blending, to the detail work you put into this piece, its all so peacefully beautiful. I wanted to properly comment on this as I feel such a piece deserves such a comment. First, I want to compliment you on the coloring of the fur, the way you were able to color black fur without losing any of the detail work put into the fur is incredible within itself. I also love the feather placement in the fur and hair, it really adds a lot to the character itself. The clothing is also very well down, as well as the rain - It looks so gentle, so soft, yet so real and by that I mean I truly feel like I can reach out and feel the cold drops of rain hit my hand; amazingly done there. The background, boy that background, so subtle yet so detailed at the same time. In the end, this piece is truly amazingly done, and you really did capture those spring time showers.