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Best so far!
Elizabeth,
That is one of the best and most powerful heads you have done so far.
Unfortunately you have weakened its values too much. The values on the right hand side are way too light, you have lost the mystery and form. The color of the background on the right is much too light and lavender.
I really love the first version better. This a great subject for you, both as a learning experience and a challenge.
One observation I would like to make is on the pose. It is far too complicated, It takes away from the intense drama of the face. Keep it simple. Think like an Egyptian! Poses that complex or awkward do not read well in painting.
My suggestion is to do this painting over, emphasizing the great expression and look you got in the first one, with a more aggressive standing pose, full length or below the knees.This painting has taken you to another level.
Sincerely,
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