Edit 01/08/09: I rarely, well I never rework an image once it is done. I move on, and learn something in the process. But I think it is safe to say this is my favorite piece, and I wanted to correct a couple of things. One major change is the sky, it was rendered and repainted by me. I added some highlights to his hair, more flowers and made some other changes. I'm a bit more pleased with it now.
This image has been in my head for quite a while, exactly as it looks. I was afraid those little details might fade, so I've been working on this one off and on in-between work. Thanks for looking and have a good night/day wherever you might be.
Although you may not post my art on the web, you may gladly use my art for your personal desktop. The resources used to create this artwork were purchased or rendered/created by me.
Thank you. It was made to honor all the brave men and women who have fallen in the line of duty, in service to their countries, so we don't forget. I never posted that, because I wanted the image to strike a chord in folks without words, as an image should.
Great job.