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I agree that this is a very nice drawing. You are wise to be counseling yourself against overmodeling. The dark-toned paper might tempt you into that, but don't let it. Consider some very judicious use of white pastel or chalk to punch up only the very lightest values and highlights. (A half-inch line of white atop the glasses frames would add a lot to depth.) Also, one or two reserved, judiciously applied lines or smudges of color (even just a sepia stick) in the shirt will "suggest" much more than is apparent.
One point: The line between the lips is uniform in thickness and value from one corner of the mouth to the other. It creates a kind of "duck bill" look. You'll really punch this feature up if you vary those elements -- even completely losing that line in a couple of places.
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