I wuv Sombra and his heartbreak makes me break.



Amazing piece! You've put lots and lots of detail into this. The clashing moods of the piece (kid vs adult) are super well done, and your shading skillz are legendary.



Adult Hope's expression is absolutely wonderful; it carries so many feels. Same for Sombra's. I'm actually amazed at how you managed to do the glint in his eyes so well. And I quite like your take on the dark magic mist radiating from his eyes. That's probably what it'd look like in a more realistic setting.



Adult Sombra's and adult Hope's hair is awesome, ultra-realistic. Those stray hairs really give their manes a frayed look. It makes it seem as though they've both been through a lot.



Something about little Sombra and little Hope bothers me somewhat. I think their heads *might* be a little too big for their bodies, but I can't be sure (fillies and colts do have cute but strange proportions in MLP. xD) Also, I think kid Sombra's anatomy is a bit off; his hind legs are a little too far apart. I think I'd be in pain if I were sitting in that position. xD As for little Hope -- the way she's showing her lower teeth as she laughs is realistic, but it's also a little disturbing. I guess people don't usually show just their lower row of teeth when they laugh or grin.



Oh, that and... the corners of their lips are very soft/broad/loose curves, which somewhat dilutes the sense of joy being conveyed. I think it's because in real life, when people smile very earnestly, the corners of their lips lift sharply. When the corners of the lips are more relaxed, the smile seems to communicate less joy.



Anyways, those are my thoughts. Really good job, though! Keep honing your skills as an artist; you're really good, and it seems like you pour passion into what you do! :3