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Two words; Depth and magnitude. That's what this piece brings to the table, depth and magnitude. Everything about it seems to be so huge and vibrant, I really have to look for what to criticize. Now, I'm gonna have to respectfully disagree with my fellow critic who reviewed this one. I might not be an artist, but I damn sure know when an artist's design works and when it doesn't. He/she said that changing the perspective of this piece or shifting the focus to Zecora herself would have made it better. That I can't agree with. With the audience is given a perspective such as this we are forced to be in the same shoes as the character herself. The artist does a fantastic job illustrating the sheer size of the tree trunk in front of her and how it towers overhead, as well as leaving enough room for the surrounding trees and the sunlight that pours in from between them. From this perspective we get to share in the sheer magnitude of the forest much like our zebra friend, and take in the depth and atmosphere just as she is. It just offers so much in the way of wonder.Now, as far as what I believe could be "improved." There were only select few places where the colors seemed to run together. A forest is full of lots of green upon green, but the artist did a very nice job separating most of the plants and leaves with different shades and lines. The top of the hollowed out trunk has some moss hanging off of it, and the colors of the leaves above them seem to kind of run together with them. Sure, sometimes the trees seem to blend in with the grasses and surrounding plants, but, hey, have you ever been in a forest? Not every stick and branch is clearly visible among the brush in real life either.All in all, one of my favorites. I might be just a little bias with this critique because it brings up personal feelings of nostalgia for me. It reminds me of the days hiking out in Philmont and beholding the wonders of nature on a daily basis. I especially love how the shawl Zecora is wearing blocks her eyes from the viewer. I know what her eyes show, how about you? Have you ever beheld such sights?Cheers,--Michael